It'll matter when we have to stage ANY sort of comeback in the coming years, and teams' passrushers just pin their ears back.
You have to understand, Alex Smith finally succeeded this past year behind an offensive line with three first round picks. He needs a great line to stay upright.
Keeping Albert gives us that great line. Drafting Joeckel or Fisher gives us that great line.
To say it has no effect is laughable.
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