I'm in denial; this would be idiotic.
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I'm in denial; this would be idiotic.
Just like the time he released Jon Ryan for Frosty the Noodle-Legged Punter, Thompson once again makes another incompetent move.
Ted Thompson on releasing Sitton: "This was done with a focus on what is best for the team and the growth of the offensive line"
Pure speculation here but have to guess Sitton went off on someone in front office (perhaps Ted) about not extending his contract. Anyone who has listened to him in interviews knows he has no problem expressing his opinion, sometimes crudely.
I thought the salary cap issues would come home to roost NEXT YEAR.
One question that needs to be asked with Sitton, is it possible they asked him for a pay cut? That would have been a huge slap in the face. That is just pure speculation but it would explain why they decided to cut him instead of going forward. I don't think he asked for an exorbitant amount of money.
by Tom Silverstein 3:29 PM
I don't buy this, but for the record...
Talked briefly with Josh Sitton and he told me that there was no showdown over his contract and that he was completely caught off guard with the call he received this morning. Said he assumed the team wanted to go with younger players and they just didn't plan on going forward with him.
by Tom Silverstein 3:51 PM
With these things, always a backstory. https://t.co/RqSBgmFq3e
Andrew Brandt @Andrew Brandt
It's probably a combination of things. First, they believe he's a descending player with health issues. Second, they think there's someone on the roster that can do as well as Sitton at the guard position. Third, there's someone that they believe has enough upside on the roster that they don't want to cut. You can bet that MM and TT both came to this decision. It probably was not something that Sitton said to someone in the front office. It comes down to what they believe the best 53 will be.
That could very well be right but I haven't yet gotten my head around how Sitton isn't included on the best 53.