03-06-2024, 05:39 PM
(03-06-2024, 01:21 PM)ochocincos Wrote: How much of a NEED is it really though?
I personally think bailing on Hill already is going to do more harm for him than good.
There isn't a spot for him to get a good amount of snaps otherwise currently, as Hilton is covering slot and Battle covering SS.
What I think they ultimately need is a veteran backup at FS who can maybe help Hill while Hill continues to get the majority of snaps at FS.
Maybe a cheap old veteran like Amos or Gipson that could be ok if delegated to part-time player or backup?
Amos played >300 defensive snaps for HOU and was solid, but he wasn't a true starter. Amos is about to turn 31 years old next month.
Gipson was even better, playing almost 1000 defensive snaps last year with SF and the full-year starter, but he's also gonna turn 34 in August. He may not want to serve as a backup though, but he has played for rather cheap since 2020 ($3.2 mill and less each season).
We dont need a backup, we need a starter that can play better than Hill. We cant worry about hurting Hill's feelings by bringing in someone better. Its about winning football games. If Hill isnt getting the job done, we need to find someone that can. Would it stunt Hill's development? Maybe, but we cant keep him back there hoping he is going to learn while he is hurting the defense.
