If we go after any 1st tier free agents, it will likely be a linebacker.

[Phinsince92]

Looking at some of the “projected to be” free agents, there’s more quality linebackers available than I’ve seen in quite some time.

Reports on Denzel perryman, he will test free agency. There’s been a lot of talks about Reddick here. Matt Judon will be on the market. Can Tampa keep Lavonte David and Shaq Barrett?

A very strong argument can be made for a Center. Would love Linsley but how many upper tier Centers are likely to be available?

Grier is going to continue to build the right way, no chance we get into a bidding war over Linsley. Especially given there’s some quality centers to be had in this years draft with Humphreys, Dickerson, Hill, and Meyers.

I would be ecstatic if we end up landing any of those linebackers plus a Curtis Samuel. We have $36 million in cap space, and that would be money well spent.

 

[DolfanDaveInMI]

I think our first call in FA will be to Linsley. If he's priced out of our range, then we look at linebacker and safety (even with Maye and Simmons getting tagged, this is a deeeeeeeep class).

 

[KBEE]

I say DE Carl Lawson. Weak draft for edge rushers.

 

[DuderinoN703]

Matt Milano from Buffalo?

 

[Travis34]

Perryman could probably replace Roberts / upgrade

ive see someone (maybe j off or ck?) mention Tyus Bowser too as a guy who could fill in and is still getting better

not sure I’m interested in any super high priced targets though

 

[Phinsince92]

Matt Milano from Buffalo?

Yup and hes from Orlando could definitely see that.

 

[Phinsince92]

Perryman could probably replace Roberts / upgrade

ive see someone (maybe j off or ck?) mention Tyus Bowser too as a guy who could fill in and is still getting better

not sure I’m interested in any super high priced targets though

Oh he’s definitely better than Roberts lol. I remember wanting Tyus bowser bad during the draft but then of course Baltimore as usual takes every player I want for the phins.

 

[Duss]

why linebacker ?

 

[Phinsince92]

I say DE Carl Lawson. Week draft for edge rushers.

I’m with you, being a canes fan and hearing that rousseau and Phillips are 2 of the top edge rushers available is perplexing. Rousseau could be great but there’s so much unknown there and Phillips was great in spurts last year but would disappear often.

 

[Phinsince92]

why linebacker ?

Well considering it was already one of the biggest weaknesses on the team and then they cut van noy.

 

[SCLSU Mud Dogs]

I say DE Carl Lawson. Week draft for edge rushers.

Lawson doesn't move the needle any more than the pass rushers we currently have.

We need a rush outside linebacker

 

[Swollcolb]

Lavonte David would be awesome, good coverage LB and would fill the leadership void left by Van Noy departure while simultaneously getting a better player. Matthew Judon has been an edge I’ve liked for awhile now, but I wouldn’t break the bank for him, he’s a good but inconsistent pass rusher and strong against the run. Judon and Ogbah would be a physical solid duo but ultimately I think he priced himself out of our range

 

[SCLSU Mud Dogs]

Matt Milano from Buffalo?

Wouldn't he be too similar to what Jerome Baker is asked to do?

To me the biggest fit to fill the Elandon Roberts "missile" role would be Perryman, even though he gets injured quite a bit.

 

[SCOTTY]

I wanted Judon last year. He'd be my absolute favorite pick up if we bring him in.

 

[El Canadian]

I think there's a chance we go for Micah Parsons actually. He fits in perfectly with this defence IMO.