Two remarks about that: 1. Okposo clearly does not take this position on the team for granted and does all he can to show he belongs.  He's a very hard worker and can play a heavy game, something this team needs. 2. Don't worry about his salary.  We have several players on ELCs that are bargains for the value they provide.  It was worse when we had several of those high, long-term contracts, but after this year his is the only one left.