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NFL 2019: Tom Brady, Michael Bennett headline All-Bargain Team

By Randy Gurzi

ATLANTA, GA - FEBRUARY 03: Julian Edelman #11 of the New England Patriots runs the ball in the second half during Super Bowl LIII against the Los Angeles Rams at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on February 3, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - FEBRUARY 03: Julian Edelman #11 of the New England Patriots runs the ball in the second half during Super Bowl LIII against the Los Angeles Rams at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on February 3, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /
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TAMPA, FL – SEPTEMBER 24: Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers gets some protection from offensive tackle Alejandro Villanueva #78 as he throws to an open receiver during the second quarter of a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on September 24, 2018 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FL – SEPTEMBER 24: Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers gets some protection from offensive tackle Alejandro Villanueva #78 as he throws to an open receiver during the second quarter of a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on September 24, 2018 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images) /

Offensive Tackle: Alejandro Villanueva, Pittsburgh Steelers

Contract: Four years, $24 million with $6.5 million guaranteed

Undrafted out of Army, Alejandro Villanueva tried out with the Cincinnati Bengals as a tight end in 2010 but didn’t make the roster. He also tried with the Chicago Bears but then left for tours in the Army after not making their team either.

In 2014, he was back trying out for the NFL as a defensive end, this time with the Philadelphia Eagles. Eventually that same year, he landed with the Pittsburgh Steelers where Mike Tomlin moved him to offensive tackle. He’s started 58 of 64 games played since then and is a two-time Pro Bowl player. Despite his accolades, Villanueva makes only a fraction of what other blindside protectors make per season.

Offensive Tackle: Greg Robinson, Cleveland Browns

Contract: One year, $7 million with $500,000 guaranteed

From draft bust to underpaid, Greg Robinson has had quite the ride in his NFL career. After going second overall in 2014 to the Rams, Robinson was unable to secure a spot on their roster. He was moved from tackle to guard as they looked for a fit and in 2017, he was traded to the Detroit Lions.

Injuries limited him there and he was on the move again in 2018. Robinson found a home with the Cleveland Browns as a reserve tackle but after Desmond Harrison struggled, Robinson took the job over after eight games. He started the remainder of the season and played well enough to earn a one-year “prove-it” deal. He could end up earning a lot more but as of now, he’s underpaid based on what he did the final eight games last season.

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