$10 mill/year can be spent in better places than on one guy that won't get the ball thrown to him much.  It's all about who you've got on the other side as well.

The biggest problem for the Seahawks last year was their offensive line couldn't open holes.  Although that had a lot to do with losing Steve Hutchinson, I think Solari's proven he can squeeze good performances out of offensive linemen when possible...assuming he's the line coach and not the offensive coordinator, of course.

As for how the Raiders are going to be, I think their defense will be improved if the Hall trade goes through and they draft a quality DT or DE (assuming they don't have to cut any key performers to get under the cap), and their offense will suck (first year starter at QB, high-paid WR with a spaghetti knee, talented but fragile RB...it's going to be a mess).  Based on the large number of big (sometimes insane) contracts they handed out, I suspect that any improvement the Raiders have this year will also be offset by a descent into salary cap hell the year after (especially after they cut Fabian Washington, possibly Michael Huff and especially if they end up having to cut Javon Walker because his knee is done).

I do agree on the overpaid corners comment, but when you truly do have a shutdown corner ala Champ Bailey or even Rashied Mathis in my mind, it lets you do so much more with your defense. Herm won't care because he is a tampa 2 guy 'til the grave, but I'm sure Gun would love to get his hands on a true shutdown corner because although suttle, the difference is huge.

P.S. please someone slip in the longhorns for me on their bracket...you never know! a.j. abrahams could take them all the way!

Anyone else?