Jason Taylor Released

[mrreddman]

how about crowell AND burnett? not like we are loaded at LB

[vallin21]

Originally Posted by mrreddman

how about crowell AND burnett? not like we are loaded at LB

I wouldn't put anything past Synder, but either one would fill a starter role for 1-2 yrs, and we can sign a FA or draft a LB in the '10 draft.

[franklinhimself]

I could see the FO being a more realistically short-sided than they have been. We've signed a good bunch of younger FA talent. We'll prob sign two of these three DEs:

Daniels- 36
Evans- 29
Bert Berry- 34 (Arizona)

hell, maybe all three. gives us experience and depth for not too much money, and leaves more room to address the OL/LB spots

[The Goat]

... it's not like Evans has much wear and tear on him either.

[Nflnick11]

I'm saying this now, don't be surprised if we bring in peppers snyderatto is thinking right now " hey we already got the biggest difference making DT that will free up or DLineman, and the giants just beafed up their dlineman so let's one up them and get peppers because with him and haynesworth, how can we be stopped, we'll be getting sacks left and right"

[tootergray34]

that would be such a decision between orakpo and oher, at least it would be for me.

[Nflnick11]

Originally Posted by tootergray34

that would be such a decision between orakpo and oher, at least it would be for me.

Unless something bad happens to Orakpo between now and the draft, he's projected to get picked top 10, and Oher or smith or both are projected to go later than 13 , like 15-20

[53Fan]

Here's some info on Burnett. It appears the Raiders are looking at him. If this is correct, and i'm not sure it is, he appears a little light, but he played really well in a backup role and is looking to go somewhere where he can start. FOX Sports on MSN: Kevin Burnett, Linebacker, NFL

[vallin21]

Originally Posted by 53Fan

Here's some info on Burnett. It appears the Raiders are looking at him. If this is correct, and i'm not sure it is, he appears a little light, but he played really well in a backup role and is looking to go somewhere where he can start. FOX Sports on MSN: Kevin Burnett, Linebacker, NFL

That's why either Burnett or Crowell would be a smart sign because both are looking to start full time, and I think they could exceed expectations just like Horton did last year. I think Burnett has more upside given he has no injury history and he's 26.

[53Fan]

Originally Posted by vallin21

That's why either Burnett or Crowell would be a smart sign because both are looking to start full time, and I think they could exceed expectations just like Horton did last year. I think Burnett has more upside given he has no injury history and he's 26.

I agree Vallin and I don't think we'd have to break the bank to get 'em.

[vallin21]

Originally Posted by 53Fan

I agree Vallin and I don't think we'd have to break the bank to get 'em.

Exactly

[53Fan]

The link on Burnett I just posted also has a list of the remaining FA's by team.

[The Goat]

What gives w/ all these lightweight LBs on the FA market... oh wait these are basically the guys left over. Seriously, do we really want to depend on a 220 lb frame to bring down the likes of Jacobs, Ward (if he stays in NY), or Barber?

[53Fan]

Originally Posted by The Goat

What gives w/ all these lightweight LBs on the FA market... oh wait these are basically the guys left over. Seriously, do we really want to depend on a 220 lb frame to bring down the likes of Jacobs, Ward (if he stays in NY), or Barber?

Once again you're in over your head Goat. At this point in free agency the pickings have gotten slim and we need somebody if only for depth. Burnett had 2 sacks, a forced fumble and 3 passes defensed in a very limited role. He was a 2nd round pick by the Cowgirls and is a solid player. A lot of LB's are tweeners because they're to small to play DE but they're still productive players. Unless you're AH you're going to have problems bringing down a 260 pound Jacobs unless you hit him low (ask Landry). Unless we bring MW back we need to do something, and this is a young player who can obviously blitz the QB and cover pretty well.

[Bubba305-ST21-]

ward just got signed by tb