03-11-2016, 02:19 AM
(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.
Vinny is basically a starter snap wise with his coverage ability and versatility in the rotation. I'm not getting into what "tackles" mean anymore, but obviously if he led them then he was on the field. He gives stability and might be the 2nd best LB on the team. They'll have to figure out where to put guys, Dawson could project as a backup WLB or compete for the SLB job. Flowers still has potential to be a backup WLB in the rotation, and I still think they'll take a LB by the middle of the draft. I wanted a big upgrade, but I'll take staying afloat and not taking a hit in the secondary.
