Broncos: 4 year deal with G-C Graham Glasgow ( UFA-Lions )

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Broncos sign Graham Glasgow

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This new thread is a continuation of the following thread:

Graham Glasgow : Free Agent Info ( 2020 season )

detroit-lions-forum.proboards.com/thread/599/lions-free-agency-preview-results



This new thread relates to the following threads:

Franchise Tag and Transition Tag info: 2020

detroit-lions-forum.proboards.com/thread/604/franchise-tag-transition-info-2020

NFL Free Agency Preview: Overall ( 2020 )

detroit-lions-forum.proboards.com/thread/594/nfl-free-agency-preview-2020


Lions Free Agency Preview and Results: ( 2020 )

detroit-lions-forum.proboards.com/thread/599/lions-free-agency-preview-results


It was a foregone conclusion that the Lions and Graham Glasgow were going their separate ways. I remain disappointed.

I'm a little surprised that Graham Glasgow didn't even get a more valued contract than the one he agreed to with the Broncos. This is a high value contract. But with two Guards receiving the Franchise Tag, I thought Glasgow would get a few million more in guaranteed money, and/ or a somewhat higher per year pay rate.

The position Graham Glasgow plays primarily with the Broncos likely will be determined whether they re-sign UFA C Connor McGovern. Glasgow's interior O-Line versatility at a winning level is one of the major positives he brings to the table.

I wish Graham Glasgow and his family well in Denver. Glasgow is a professional. His reliability and overall intangibles should help the Broncos. Because Denver is one of the most passionate NFL areas in the country, with the Broncos having a large fan base in all of the Rocky Mountain States ( even in the Canadian Province of Alberta ), this is a great opportunity for Graham Glasgow. Even beyond football.

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Lions lost free agent review: Should Detroit have kept Graham Glasgow?

Breaking down contract for new Lions offensive lineman Halapoulivaati Vaitai

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As you can see, the contract that Halapolulivatti Vaitai signed with the Lions last March has less value than what Graham Glasgow signed with the Broncos.

Having said the above, it looks very likely that the investment the Broncos made with Glasgow will turn out better than the investment the Lions made in Vaitai. Hence, the debate / discussion is no longer which player was the better investment. It's whether the Lions should have re-signed Glasgow ( it probably would have been at or somewhat less than what the Broncos gave him, including guarantees )? Or whether the Lions should have used the Salary Cap space differently?

A case can be made for both sides of the discussion. I would have preferred the Lions to re-sign Glasgow because of his combination of his level of play, reliability, versatility, and continuity.