#4: Overpaying Dion Sims
Look signing help at tight end was not a bad decision at all. Dion Sims is young and appears to be trending up in his career both as a blocker and receiver. He’ll provide more depth and flexibility which is a good thing. That said there was no indications he’s worth $6 million per year and $6 million in guarantees.
The guy is being paid in the same ballpark as Jason Witten, Antonio Gates and Vernon Davis. Admittedly all those guys are older than Sims. However, they’re also more productive than him too. Age can’t be the sole determining factor in the value of a signing. Maybe Sims was pursued by other teams but that doesn’t excuse the fact that Chicago overpaid to get him.
