05-21-2017, 09:28 AM
(05-20-2017, 12:55 AM)The Caped Crusader Wrote: Burfict was the best linebacker in the NFL the last 9 weeks of the season...and that was him out of shape...look out NFL
This.
He is the unquestioned leader of the defense, and when he is motivated and not being a toolbag he is also the best player on the field. The defense will go as Burfict goes. The fact that they have surrounded him with better talent only makes the potential of this year's squad that much better.
EDIT: I wanted to add that it was Marv and Mike that brought in Kevin Minter to push Burfict. The message seems to have been understood. That move may largely go unnoticed but we got a 26 year old speedster that can cover TEs and the Cards got an old Carlos Dansby. Which team got better? Will the Bengals get credit for such a move? No, and who cares? But I am glad they did it.