Wise move? Saints make Jahri Evans richest guard in NFL history.

The Saints officially announced on Wednesday that they have reached a seven-year contract extension with All-Pro guard Jahri Evans. The contract is believed to be worth $56.7 million, which would make Evans the richest interior offensive lineman in NFL history. The first thing that seems to get brought up when a contract like this is announced is whether or not the team is making the right decision. Paying a guard $8.1 million annually is a huge financial risk, but in the case of Evans – he’s worth it. A four-year starter, Evans hasn’t missed a single game in his career and is only 26. He’s now under the Saints’ control through his age-34 season and considering guards have long shelf lives, it’s a wise investment for New Orleans. (Let’s not forget that Evans is arguably the best all-around right guard in the league, either.) Good teams have to shell out big bucks in order to keep their core together. Evans is a great player and will likely be worth the contract in the end.