He’s had off field issues. When he’s on the field, he’s likely on the sidelines with crutches or some other ailment. And now, a year after having poor stats and a major staff infection, Kellen Winslow is the richest tight end in the history of the NFL.

As The Big Lead points out, he’s going to receive $20 million in guaranteed money. Guaranteed. I’ll say it again: Guaranteed. Is it just me, or is this a bit much to give to a guy that’s had issues since college and, given one year of his four year career, really hasn’t done anything.

And you have to question the strategy in Tampa: They didn’t re-sign former QB Jeff Garcia, who just signed with the Raiders, and they let go of Derrick Brooks, who has anchored the Tampa 2 for years now. There’s a new coach, a new D-coordinator, a new captain on defense, no quarterback, an oft-injured runnning back, and an overpaid tight end. Could be a while before Tampa makes noise again.

[The Big Lead]

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