This is an extension onto Herremans’ existing 2 year deal, so over 2014-2016 Herrmans will be signed for 3 years, 21 million, with 11 million guaranteed. This is a bit of a head scratcher. A new deal with Herrmans didn’t seem urgent and while Herremans was solid at right tackle for them last year (4 sacks, 37 pressures, 9 penalties), that was his first year at the position after moving over from guard. Why not make him prove it for another year or even let him hit the open market in 2014?

Even with two more years of solid play at the position, Herremans probably wouldn’t command 7 million per year on the open market in 2014 as a soon to be 32 year old. Hell, Eric Winston, a superior player who is only 28, was just cut rather than being paid 6.5 million by the Texans. Winston was ranked 11^th overall at the offensive tackle position last year by ProFootballFocus. Herremans was 26^th.

Grade: C