Potentially, yes, because we have so many young stallions. And now we have some guys who can teach them how to be pros. That's the key. We've got plenty of young stallions, I promise you. Look at our roster. But we needed some veterans to show them how to be good pros. We've got some of those guys now.

With all the young guys, D'Wayne was falling on the depth chart. It was not fair to keep him and then possibly cut him down the line.

There are going to be factions in the building. There are guys that want Mooch to be there, and there are guys that might be happy he is gone.

best young lineman we've brought in since Birk (sixth-round pick in 1998).

You've got to have some vets, ... They're the ones who teach the young guys how to be professional. But you've got to have the right kind of vets, the guys who understand their roles. A lot of teams are saying they're just going to put big money players out there. We've said all along if that player will make a difference for our team we're going to have to seriously consider taking him.

It potentially could have an impact, yes.