Brown is a real bummer because of how huge of a need linebacker is for us. If we don't get him then we are going to HAVE to draft a linebacker in the first two rounds. Can't have a third or fifth rounder as a projected starter, and Koa Misi sticking around is cringe worthy.
Zach Brown at strong is not better than a healthy Koa Misi. I prefer neither, but I rather gamble on Misi knowing he'll likely take a paycut and is a better fit than guarantee a bunch of money to Brown to be a bad fit on defense.