(03-10-2016, 08:19 PM)fredtoast Wrote: 1.  We have one great LB and one other LB position that plays less than half of the snaps.  So we are only looking at one and a half positions that could be a problem.

2.  While our LBs are probably the weak link of our defense we still have a top five defense.  So they are not as bad as some people here claim.  In fact Lamur, who many people here claimed could be replaced by anyone off the street, just got $6 million for two years from defensive guru Mike Zimmer.

3.  Among the three main groups (DL, DB, LB) the DBs and D-line are more important.

4.  Maualuga is only making $3.7 million this year.

5.  We just paid Vinny Rey starter money, so I am thinking he will be our starting SAM.

6.  I'd like to see us use a high draft pick (first three rounds) on a LB, but the Bengals are not really "desperate" for a LB.

(03-10-2016, 08:26 PM)Nate (formerly eliminate08) Wrote: I agree with all your points except #2. I always hate the thought of just cause a player goes somewhere else and gets good money that they are good players. Lamur was a terrible LB'er here bottom line and getting 6 mil for 2 years is not breakin the bank for Zim. He likes his size and his ability to play ST's i am sure.

Players are getting overpaid everywhere in the league right now.

(03-10-2016, 08:30 PM)fredtoast Wrote: This would make sense if Lamur was the only available LB in free agency, but he isn't.  Lamur is getting paid a lot more than many other LBs people ranked ahead of him when calling him "the worst LB in the league".  Remember all that talk?

(03-10-2016, 08:19 PM)fredtoast Wrote: 1.  We have one great LB and one other LB position that plays less than half of the snaps.  So we are only looking at one and a half positions that could be a problem.

2.  While our LBs are probably the weak link of our defense we still have a top five defense.  So they are not as bad as some people here claim.  In fact Lamur, who many people here claimed could be replaced by anyone off the street, just got $6 million for two years from defensive guru Mike Zimmer.

3.  Among the three main groups (DL, DB, LB) the DBs and D-line are more important.

4.  Maualuga is only making $3.7 million this year.

5.  We just paid Vinny Rey starter money, so I am thinking he will be our starting SAM.

6.  I'd like to see us use a high draft pick (first three rounds) on a LB, but the Bengals are not really "desperate" for a LB.

(03-10-2016, 08:35 PM)Nate (formerly eliminate08) Wrote: Yeah, i remember and i thought that was a bit extreme, but doesn't mean he wasn't terrible here lately.

Plus he was just coming off of injury. If i was a Vike's fan i would not of liked the pickup unless it was for ST's.

Hey, i liked the idea of Lamur at the beginning but he was a dissapointment to say the least here.

Don't give me the "he got good money somewhere else so he isn't that bad" argument is all i ask.

Zim can have him.

(03-10-2016, 10:37 PM)Okeana Wrote: i think like every other team in the NFL you can only afford so many stars on your team.  I still hope we draft Darron Lee becauese I feel he can be a long term answer.

I was a bit cruel early on in free agency when I heard we were prioritizing Vinny Rey, but I really love the signing.  Talk about a guy that you just root for on your team;  sure the guy isn't the best line backer, but he's better than most and he offers so much versatility.  The guy has never had a big money contract and Im glad to see him get paid.  We do have two backups on the roster with Dawnson and the guy who went on IR last year.  Maybe we can pick up another cheap veteran to take some snaps and add depth.  Right now i think everyone can agree that our biggest hole is Wide Receiver so I won't be mad when we draft two.

(03-10-2016, 08:37 PM)Nate (formerly eliminate08) Wrote: Also i might add that i bet Haslett will want a LB'er of his own to work with...

(03-10-2016, 08:19 PM)fredtoast Wrote: 1.  We have one great LB and one other LB position that plays less than half of the snaps.  So we are only looking at one and a half positions that could be a problem.

2.  While our LBs are probably the weak link of our defense we still have a top five defense.  So they are not as bad as some people here claim.  In fact Lamur, who many people here claimed could be replaced by anyone off the street, just got $6 million for two years from defensive guru Mike Zimmer.

3.  Among the three main groups (DL, DB, LB) the DBs and D-line are more important.

4.  Maualuga is only making $3.7 million this year.

5.  We just paid Vinny Rey starter money, so I am thinking he will be our starting SAM.

6.  I'd like to see us use a high draft pick (first three rounds) on a LB, but the Bengals are not really "desperate" for a LB.

(03-10-2016, 08:37 PM)Nate (formerly eliminate08) Wrote: Also i might add that i bet Haslett will want a LB'er of his own to work with...

(03-10-2016, 08:30 PM)fredtoast Wrote: This would make sense if Lamur was the only available LB in free agency, but he isn't.  Lamur is getting paid a lot more than many other LBs people ranked ahead of him when calling him "the worst LB in the league".  Remember all that talk?

(03-10-2016, 08:19 PM)fredtoast Wrote: 1.  We have one great LB and one other LB position that plays less than half of the snaps.  So we are only looking at one and a half positions that could be a problem.

2.  While our LBs are probably the weak link of our defense we still have a top five defense.  So they are not as bad as some people here claim.  In fact Lamur, who many people here claimed could be replaced by anyone off the street, just got $6 million for two years from defensive guru Mike Zimmer.

3.  Among the three main groups (DL, DB, LB) the DBs and D-line are more important.

4.  Maualuga is only making $3.7 million this year.

5.  We just paid Vinny Rey starter money, so I am thinking he will be our starting SAM.

6.  I'd like to see us use a high draft pick (first three rounds) on a LB, but the Bengals are not really "desperate" for a LB.

(03-11-2016, 02:06 PM)Crowe Wrote:  Peko stinks,