03-30-2016, 01:58 PM
(03-30-2016, 10:46 AM)ochocincos Wrote: One other comment regarding the non-selection of a LB...many people discount Marquis Flowers because he didn't contribute much as a rookie and was on IR all of 2015. However, for those that remember his skill set, he was a former safety with really good speed that has the ability to become a good nickel LB. He actually has bulked up to 250 lbs, which should help him in the run game and with durability. Mays is also being brought back (although that contract still hasn't been signed), and many felt he was a better nickel LB than safety anyway. While Mays wasn't great in that role, he should compete with Flowers for that final LB spot.
Between Dansby, Flowers, and Mays, I feel the Bengals' need for LB (especially in coverage) is sufficient and they can look to add a LB either as a UDFA or wait until next year to draft a LB high.
Flowers really impressed me last Preseason before he got hurt. He can run, tackle and cover.
He just needs to stay healthy.
Roach is another player that might compete for the backup SAM spot if we don't draft a LB.
