- 32,379
- 30,243
Does Highsmith really have the juice like that?
Bud is an absolute stud and I thought he'd stay a stalwart in that defense moving forward even after his injury...
Whoever picks him up is in for an upgrade
It ultimately just comes down to the cap situation. I have no doubt in my mind that if the Steelers could afford to pay Bud, they would keep him, but his value is just too high. This was realized when they tagged him last season and why they picked Highsmith as his replacement.
I think Highsmith has shown promises to be a solid player in the future. We also have to remember that Bud didn't show who he was until his last 2 seasons. He was very inconsistent in his first 4.