Fixing the Secondary

[JoeRedskin]

Delmas is a good safety but has ailing knees apparently. He was on a practice regimen that let him sit for two days a week.

I thought we had some interest in him last year but couldn't pony up the cash. Now Detroit is cutting him one year into his contract. I think he is a very good safety (a "legitimate starting safety") but wouldn't tie too much money in the guy or get into a bidding war over him. I am also concerned that we may not get more than 8 games out of the guy b/c of his knees.

[Jayroc24]

Originally Posted by JoeRedskin

Delmas is a good safety but has ailing knees apparently. He was on a practice regimen that let him sit for two days a week.

I thought we had some interest in him last year but couldn't pony up the cash. Now Detroit is cutting him one year into his contract. I think he is a very good safety (a "legitimate starting safety") but wouldn't tie too much money in the guy or get into a bidding war over him. I am also concerned that we may not get more than 8 games out of the guy b/c of his knees.

Yea, I'm with you Joe..... no more part time guys.

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by JoeRedskin

Delmas is a good safety but has ailing knees apparently. He was on a practice regimen that let him sit for two days a week.

I thought we had some interest in him last year but couldn't pony up the cash. Now Detroit is cutting him one year into his contract. I think he is a very good safety (a "legitimate starting safety") but wouldn't tie too much money in the guy or get into a bidding war over him. I am also concerned that we may not get more than 8 games out of the guy b/c of his knees.

Exactly. I have a much bigger problem signing guys who are oft-injuried than guys over 30. Kinda changed my mind with H. Nicks because of that. No reason to pay a guy who plays half the game or suspended a couple games (B Merriweather).

[SkinsFanOttawa]

I understand the concern about Delmas' knees but he also played in all 16 games last year. He got cut because of the Lions' horrible salary cap situation where Suh and Stafford has them by the balls.

He is only 26 but the problem is I think he'll be asking for at least $5-6M/year but I'd rather give that to him than $3M to Meriweather.

[Mechanix544]

Originally Posted by SkinsFanOttawa

I understand the concern about Delmas' knees but he also played in all 16 games last year. He got cut because of the Lions' horrible salary cap situation where Suh and Stafford has them by the balls.

He is only 26 but the problem is I think he'll be asking for at least $5-6M/year but I'd rather give that to him than $3M to Meriweather.

THIS. Get merriweather and doughty out of town, both are liabilities, if we are IMPROVING the secondary, then lets improve it. Quit holding on to these sub par players who take up roster space, cap dollars, and valuable game time away from our youngsters and free agents who COULD actually make an impact, and could perform to a level where we aren't the worst secondary in the league.

New coaching staff, new secondary except our young guys and DHall. If we want sub par players who are a liablity, at least let the coaching staff choose their own liabilities.