James Laurinaitis

[Shake n Blake]

(02-29-2016, 02:22 PM)RoyleRedlegs Wrote: I don't think there's much that going on here. 
Most people against Laurinitis see it for what it is. 
A lateral step at LB. We need to make actual improvements. 

I'm for good FA who bring something to the table we don't already have.  
Not sure what Laurinitis brings that we don't already have. 

I wasn't directing that at you, just speaking in general. I think you really believe in what you're saying. With you I think you're just putting too much stock in his PFF numbers. I have trouble believing that a guy who just turned 29 is completely washed up. Maybe Laurinaitus just wasn't a good fit in Gregg Williams system? Williams took over in 2014 and it sounds like that's when Laurinaitus' decline began.

I think that's more feasible than his skills declining at 27-28 years old.

(02-29-2016, 03:56 PM)BengalChris Wrote: There's a bit of an edge to this one though and non-sensical stat twisting. Of course, that's par for the course, I guess.

The Bengals will be interested in him if he comes at a bargain bin price, since he's proven and won't count against the team when it comes to compensatory picks next year. I expect there's more than one team out there in need of a MLB who will pay better than our bargain bin offer. He'd be a depth signing, not a starter, so that would figure in our offer.

I do expect that the team will at least explore the possibility once we find out where we are with our free agents, if he's still available at that point in time. It's a little early to the team with so many free agents needing attention at present.

I think Laurinaitus would still be an upgrade for many teams, so he's going to be a starter somewhere. I seriously doubt he'd be interested in a depth role.