James Laurinaitis

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(02-20-2016, 03:20 AM)phil413 Wrote: You make a great case for an upgrade.  Funny enough it would have to be the Ohio/cut/OSU/close to 30's type vet everyone mentions to target and the resume you mention to unseat the plan of Rey in the Maualuga in the middle.  We debate Vinny's worth in how many hats he wears, but Laurinaitis logging all that time means they trust him in coverage and as the heart of that defense.  Though Cincy rotates defenders, Denver drew blood when they went no huddle at the end of the year.  First time all year I remember feeling the defense looked helpless out there.  That wasn't just Geno's trait issue, guys were gassed out there.  Give me a seasoned warrior with a prime season or two left for the right price and it would make a difference if someone tries it next year.  I really like the rotation you menion.  Heck, upgrading to a solid 3 down MLB means for the short term I'm not crying if they don't draft a LB early, and I've been clamoring for one all offseason.  I'd be fine with Burfict/Laurinaitis/Vinny/Dawson/mid round rookie/Flowers and others competing.  

This is a great observation about the Denver game last year.  I realize the Cardinal game had them looking like a MASH unit, but I felt the same way.  They had gotten away from the rotation that made them successful early in the season.  I really hope Hardison shows this year, and they acquire an improved option at RDE to pressure the QB.  Noah Spence at #24?  Probably won't be there, but he'd certainly be an upgrade.