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The K.C game was more encouraging as far as the OL is concerned. Moving Gilly to RT seems to be proving effective. Overall it's always an area of concern, as it has been the past several years. But I have faith that cable at the very least will make it an adequate line, a lot of younger guys, and defensive player converts that he's working with. I never thought we'd land Mathis, just asking for too much, and it couldn't be justified especially when Kam and Bennett are unhappy with their contracts. As far as Kam is concerned, that's certainly a concern, because he's not budging. We may end up having him out for the year, which is odd. We're getting closer and closer to the season and I haven't even heard anything about talks, or talks progressing.
And obviously Shead/Bailey just aren't the same. Although from what I hear Bailey has been flying around quite a bit. And Shead has noted that he feels like a corner playing safety, which is problematic. Lane is still out, Earl is being eased back in, but at least Sherman and Simon are healthy. Cary Williams is healthy, so is Blackmon, and Burley seems to be on the mend although I can't stand him. Seisay had a good camp, I'm surprised he hasn't had more staying power. But as long as Earl is OK, that's not a death blow. But, the D-Line and LB core have improved this off season. Irvin has put on 20 pounds and hasn't lost a step, the addition of Clark who looks beastly, Mebane is back healthy, Jordan Hill is healthy, Cassius Marsh is healthy. So a lot of present and future core players up front have been returned to the fold which is nice considering the dwindling depth at the end of last season. Hopefully that helps offset a little bit the potential loss of Kam.
The front office is in a tough spot because if they pay Kam, they have to pay Bennett. And I just don't see that happening.
