I don't see it (discussing the buyout of Wideman) as a knock on him and his ability but more of a discussion on how to rebuild.
Either keep him to allow younger players to develop and let him go after his contract. Or, buy him out and try to sign a FA that is younger that will be part of the longer term plan when we have a stronger team in 2 or 3 years.
You can hope for a trade between now and the end of his contract, but the NMC is a risk.
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