02-11-2019, 12:01 PM
(02-10-2019, 07:25 PM)THE PISTONS Wrote: We know we were bad at LB. We were terrible in coverage.
My plan for improving would be to waive Burfict. I'd let Rey leave in free agency.
I'd sign Jordan Hicks and LJ Fort.
Hicks is ranked PFF's #17 free agent. Here's the write-up:
Hicks looked on his way to becoming one of the league’s elite linebackers early in his career before injuries took their toll. He earned 84.6 and 91.1 coverage grades in 2015 and 2016, respectively. Hicks has only managed 1,043 snaps since though with injuries, but the talent is still there. You're probably talking $6-7 million a year for Hicks.
LJ Fort has been a backup for the Steelers, but when he gets on the field he makes plays. He's fast and is all over the field. His PFF grade was 74.2 which ranked as the #19 LB. I feel like we could add him for $3 million a year or so.
Vigil would be my 3rd LB.
Backups would be Jefferson, Jordan Evans, then I'd add another one either in the draft or free agency.
I'd waive Nickerson too...unless he was just used for special teams. He should not be seeing snaps at LB.
Jefferson might be ready to go this year.
