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http://blogs.sun-sentinel.com/sport...09/02/who-might-replace-channing-crowder.html

This article brings up a good point about how Sparano feels about Akin Ayodele. Ayodele is 29 yrs old, in the prime of his career, and according to Sparano a "leader".

Sounds like MIA may be drafting a young LB in the mid rounds to compete with Reggie Torbor at the WILL (where he started for the SB Champion NYG)...so it would still be Akin Ayodele replacing Crowder at the MIKE LB.

AKin had 2 INTS and a few FFs this year, which qualifies him as a playmaker. He also added 87 tackles to tie him for 3rd on the team in tackles behind Bell and Crowder.

Even if we signed Bart Scott, who is a natural WILL LB, he would merely replace Akin at the WILL and Akin would slide to the MIKE replacing Crowder at the MIKE, who according to Sparano Akin would be ideal for being a great "leader".

I would actually be against signing Scott and just drafting a cheaper and younger guy to compete with Torbor at the WILL. This is the cheaper way to go and much better for our salary cap situation for the future.

Plus if MIA isn't willing to pay Crowder the money he is asking for, and so conservative that they are unwilling to even use the franchise tag on anyone, I'm sure they aren't willing to pay Scott what he wants either.

Sounds to me that they have their eyes on a specific high priced FA like C Jason Brown and a CB (that could end up being Goodman if they lose out on a Mcfadden or someone like that), which is why they are being so stern with their own FAs.

I think MIA is going to re-sign Carey, Bell, and Hill.

They are probably waiting to see what CBs are available before deciding on what to do with Goodman and are probably willing to keep the salary space that Crowder would cost for more money to sign Jason Brown.

I wouldn't worry too much...yet anyways. :D

We're probably going to be in better shape Salary Cap-wise and better depth-wise and starter-wise by the time the NFL Draft comes around. :hump:
 
I'm really hoping that Miami's biggest free agent signing is Jason Brown. I agree with you. I think that the front office will try to find a middle linebacker in the draft or a cheaper option in free agency.
 
The article mentions that Ayodele didn't exactly have a great outing against the Chiefs. What do they expect, the guy wasn't a full time starter and was sure to have a bit of rust despite having some playing time in previous games.
 
Ed, you have boone as a pick, i doubt the guy even gets drafted before the 7th. some offfield issues and a bad senior bowl. i owuldnt mind taking a look in the 7th though.
 
FinsFan74 said:
The article mentions that Ayodele didn't exactly have a great outing against the Chiefs. What do they expect, the guy wasn't a full time starter and was sure to have a bit of rust despite having some playing time in previous games.
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Akin started every game, he just took over Channings spot against KC, where him and Torbor struggled mightly in the first half until Sparano and company decided to move up Yeremiah Bell and that seemed to slow down the run.
 
Ayodele is good, not great. I think that he was a better fit for the 4-3.
 
Akin wasnt playin WILL. WILL is weak outside LB. He played next to Crowder in the middle. Actually Scottplays the same postion with the Ravens next to Ray Lewis.
 
NBP81 said:
Akin wasnt playin WILL. WILL is weak outside LB. He played next to Crowder in the middle. Actually Scottplays the same postion with the Ravens next to Ray Lewis.
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Actually Akin was playing WILL . . . lol WILL is a inside LB. Channing was the MIKE LB in our defense. u are thinking of a 4-3 defense, we run a 3-4

But u are correct, him and Scott played the same position.
 
WILL: WEAK- SAM: STRONG - MIKE: MIDDLE... Its not rocket science. In the 3-4 you got ILBs wich are kinda two MLBs.
 
NBP81 said:
WILL: WEAK- SAM: STRONG - MIKE: MIDDLE... Its not rocket science. In the 3-4 you got ILBs wich are kinda two MLBs.
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In the 3-4 . . the WILL LB plays inside next to the MIKE. SAM is the strong OLB . . . and JT/JP plays the WOLB or jack LB.

In the 4-3 u have the SAM, MIKE and WILL.

Its not a big deal lol, I was just correcting you when u said Ayodele wasn't the WILL, when he was.
 
The only player I would think the team will push hard to sign is Bell. I have a feeling they would be willing to let the rest go if they can't be signed at the right price.

I am not losing any sleep over letting Crowder go. Maybe we're spoiled after having Zach patroling back there.. but I don't think Crowder will materialize into anything great.
 
Actually you're right. The WOLB is called jack in most defense,I just looked it up. My bad.
 
NBP81 said:
Akin wasnt playin WILL. WILL is weak outside LB. He played next to Crowder in the middle. Actually Scottplays the same postion with the Ravens next to Ray Lewis.
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Yes, he did. Akin played the WILL, sorry.
 
Jason Brown would help us a lot, I do hope we can get him.
 
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