Navarro Bowman

Karlos Dansby is another veteran ILB who Bettcher knows well.

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and Bowman is willing to sign for 1-2 million on a 1 year deal then yes he should be brought in as a two down ILB to compete for the starting spot next to Goodson. Bowman is a liability in coverage now and he isn't close to the impact player he was earlier in his career.

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I think he's only 29....he has a couple years left in him.

FA signings like Bowmen or Dansby would be an excellent move, especially when implementing a new system.

Everyone wants to only have young players, until the young guys are hurt or just plain suck.

You need a few vets in every position group.

In comment 13824917 jeff57 said:

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Karlos Dansby is another veteran ILB who Bettcher knows well.

Dansby is still around? Jeez... every time his contract is up he gets mentioned as a Giants target!

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The "Too old, pass" crowd will never get it.

In comment 13824922 Jay on the Island said:

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and Bowman is willing to sign for 1-2 million on a 1 year deal then yes he should be brought in as a two down ILB to compete for the starting spot next to Goodson. Bowman is a liability in coverage now and he isn't close to the impact player he was earlier in his career.

What percentage of starting NFL linebackers ARE good in coverage? And the few that excel in this area are sometimes not very good in stopping the run. For arguments sake, lets say there are 100 starting LB's in the NFL. Give me 10 that excel at both.

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In comment 13824921 BLUATHRT said: Quote: . The "Too old, pass" crowd will never get it.

Yep. A veteran presence, especially if you're switching to a new scheme, shouldn't be underestimated.

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In comment 13824921 BLUATHRT said: Quote: . I think he's only 29....he has a couple years left in him.

Surprised he is only 29 it seems like he's been around forever.

In comment 13824917 jeff57 said:

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Karlos Dansby is another veteran ILB who Bettcher knows well.

I've been saying the Giants should go after Kevin Minter, another ILB who has played for Bettcher and actually had his 2 best years in that scheme. Still relatively young. He will be affordable, especially coming off a down year in Cincy. I don't think he fit the Bengals system as well as he did in Bettcher's system.

But, in 2016 under Bettcher, Minter was graded as a top 25 lb.

healthier.

I'd guess Goodson starts at SILB with Vernon at SOLB. They need guys to man the weakside spots. Guys like Nigel Bradham and Tahir Whitehead are possibilities. I'd look at bringing Keenan Robinson back cheaply too. It's also feasible Collins starts as an outside linebacker.

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healthier.

I'd say he's on the younger side of "old" at 29, especially with a team-friendly contract.

is not switching to OLB, ILB, WLB, or any other kind of LB

He is a SS

that the Rams might be forced to cut Mark Barron for cap purposes. They also mentioned Robert Quinn but that doesn't make any sense. Barron would be a solid addition at the right price.

In comment 13825119 AdamBrag said:

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I'd guess Goodson starts at SILB with Vernon at SOLB. They need guys to man the weakside spots. Guys like Nigel Bradham and Tahir Whitehead are possibilities. I'd look at bringing Keenan Robinson back cheaply too. It's also feasible Collins starts as an outside linebacker.

Devon Kennard can play ILB or OLB in Bettcher's scheme. He should be brought back to compete at both spots. Worst case scenario is that he is a situational pass rusher that provides solid depth.

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I'd guess Goodson starts at SILB with Vernon at SOLB. They need guys to man the weakside spots. Guys like Nigel Bradham and Tahir Whitehead are possibilities. I'd look at bringing Keenan Robinson back cheaply too. It's also feasible Collins starts as an outside linebacker.

This is why I don't get the 3-4 talk or the enthusiasm for it. Vernon at SOLB!? Does this really sound like a good idea for a guy who's had his hand in the dirt for his whole career. Don't get it.

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In comment 13825119 AdamBrag said: Quote: I'd guess Goodson starts at SILB with Vernon at SOLB. They need guys to man the weakside spots. Guys like Nigel Bradham and Tahir Whitehead are possibilities. I'd look at bringing Keenan Robinson back cheaply too. It's also feasible Collins starts as an outside linebacker. This is why I don't get the 3-4 talk or the enthusiasm for it. Vernon at SOLB!? Does this really sound like a good idea for a guy who's had his hand in the dirt for his whole career. Don't get it.

He played some stand up with Miami.

In comment 13825307 Jay on the Island said:

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In comment 13825119 AdamBrag said: Quote: I'd guess Goodson starts at SILB with Vernon at SOLB. They need guys to man the weakside spots. Guys like Nigel Bradham and Tahir Whitehead are possibilities. I'd look at bringing Keenan Robinson back cheaply too. It's also feasible Collins starts as an outside linebacker. Devon Kennard can play ILB or OLB in Bettcher's scheme. He should be brought back to compete at both spots. Worst case scenario is that he is a situational pass rusher that provides solid depth.

Kennard's not that great. They need to move on.

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In comment 13825335 jeff57 said:

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In comment 13825319 BillT said: Quote: In comment 13825119 AdamBrag said: Quote: I'd guess Goodson starts at SILB with Vernon at SOLB. They need guys to man the weakside spots. Guys like Nigel Bradham and Tahir Whitehead are possibilities. I'd look at bringing Keenan Robinson back cheaply too. It's also feasible Collins starts as an outside linebacker. This is why I don't get the 3-4 talk or the enthusiasm for it. Vernon at SOLB!? Does this really sound like a good idea for a guy who's had his hand in the dirt for his whole career. Don't get it. He played some stand up with Miami.

Vernon stood up a lot last year with NY.

Nigel Bradham - PHI

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Nigel Bradham - PHI

Agreed

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In comment 13824917 jeff57 said: Quote: Karlos Dansby is another veteran ILB who Bettcher knows well. Dansby is still around? Jeez... every time his contract is up he gets mentioned as a Giants target!

Maybe it's because he's better than most of the LBs on our roster

To the draft ....my son's.... May the draft be with you...

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healthier.

Yes! We should only be signing the up and coming 25 year old studs hitting free agency, and only on team friendly deals!

/end sarcasm

are two other FA ILBs they should look at.