B-More all dai

I don't think this is as complicated as people are making it out to be. Reasons for letting him walk. -most likely a 3rd round comp pick next year -capable backup at a fraction of cost -contract doesn't act as a strangle hold for not only this season but for the life of the contract (see flacco). --And in connection to the last point, there is more money to spend on positions of need where we don't have as much of a capable backup like (WR, CB, OLB). -Now I know the past is not an absolute predictor of the future, but if there is one position that it seems ozzie is good at drafting gems it is the interior line. Reasons to keep him -Top 5 player at his position. -Keep a cornerstone of the defense while it seems most other areas are in a state of flux. It seems the let go of him side wins this argument. -Another way to look at it is through a potential example. Would you rather have Williams and Pierce or Pierce and lets say Brandon Marshal (who could be a cap casualty that won't count against the comp draft formula) or for that matter any position of need CB/OLB who would probably be in the same price range 8-10 million as Williams.