NFL Free Agent Linebackers in 06

[Tomlinson21]

Take your pick on these line backers and discuss:

Akin Ayodele UFA Jaguars
Andra Davis UFA Browns
Angelo Crowell RFA Bills
Antwan Peek RFA Texans
Artie Ulmer UFA Falcons
Bart Scott UFA Ravens
Ben Leber UFA Chargers
Ben Taylor UFA Browns
Brad Kassell UFA Titans
Brandon Moore UFA 49ers
Brett Keisel UFA Steelers
Carlos Polk UFA Chargers
Cato June RFA Colts
Clint Kriewaldt UFA Steelers
Dashon Polk UFA Texans
David Thornton UFA Colts
DeLawrence Grant UFA Raiders
Derek Smith UFA 49ers
Don Davis UFA Patriots
Earl Holmes UFA Lions
Eric Ogbogu UFA Cowboys
Erik Flowers UFA Falcons
Frank Chamberlin UFA Texans
Gary Brackett RFA Colts
Gerald Hayes RFA Cardinals
Grant Irons UFA Raiders
Hannibal Navies UFA Bengals
Hunter Hillenmeyer UFA Bears
James Allen UFA Saints
James Davis RFA Lions
Jamie Winborn UFA Jaguars
Jason Glenn UFA Dolphins
Josh Stamer RFA Bills
Julian Peterson UFA 49ers
Keith Adams UFA Eagles
Keith Burns UFA Broncos
Keith Newman UFA Vikings
Keith O'Neil RFA Colts
Kenyatta Wright UFA Jets
Kevin Bentley UFA Seahawks
Khary Campbell UFA Redskins
Marcus Reese RFA Bears
Marcus Wilkins UFA Bengals
Mario Haggan RFA Bills
Matt Chatham UFA Patriots
Matt Wilhelm RFA Chargers
Nate Wayne UFA Lions
Nate Webster UFA Bengals
Nick Greisen UFA Giants
Nick Rogers UFA Dolphins
Orlando Ruff UFA Browns
Paris Lenon UFA Packers
Patrick Chukwurah UFA Broncos
Raonall Smith UFA Vikings
Rob Morris UFA Colts
Rocky Boiman UFA Titans
Rocky Calmus UFA Colts
Ronald McKinnon UFA Saints
Sam Cowart UFA Vikings
Scott Fujita UFA Cowboys
Scott Shanle RFA Cowboys
Sedrick Hodge UFA Saints
Shantee Orr RFA Texans
Stephen Cooper RFA Chargers
T.J. Slaughter UFA Saints
Tim Johnson UFA Raiders
Tommy Polley UFA Ravens
Tony Gilbert RFA Jaguars
Tracy White RFA Jaguars
Trev Faulk UFA Rams
Troy Evans UFA Texans
Vinny Ciurciu RFA Panthers
Wali Rainer UFA Lions
Warrick Holdman UFA Redskins
Will Witherspoon UFA Panthers
Zeke Moreno UFA Eagles

[guimcharger]

I think we are fine at ILB. Godfrey is probably going to return.

[wikimama]

Resign Wilhelm and Cooper and they they will be just fine.

[matt bolts99]

Who's that Zeke Moreno guy.:)

[SDynasty]

Take your pick on these line backers and discuss:

Akin Ayodele UFA Jaguars
Andra Davis UFA Browns
Angelo Crowell RFA Bills
Antwan Peek RFA Texans
Artie Ulmer UFA Falcons
Bart Scott UFA Ravens
Ben Leber UFA Chargers
Ben Taylor UFA Browns
Brad Kassell UFA Titans
Brandon Moore UFA 49ers
Brett Keisel UFA Steelers
Carlos Polk UFA Chargers
Cato June RFA Colts
Clint Kriewaldt UFA Steelers
Dashon Polk UFA Texans
David Thornton UFA Colts
DeLawrence Grant UFA Raiders
Derek Smith UFA 49ers
Don Davis UFA Patriots
Earl Holmes UFA Lions
Eric Ogbogu UFA Cowboys
Erik Flowers UFA Falcons
Frank Chamberlin UFA Texans
Gary Brackett RFA Colts
Gerald Hayes RFA Cardinals
Grant Irons UFA Raiders
Hannibal Navies UFA Bengals
Hunter Hillenmeyer UFA Bears
James Allen UFA Saints
James Davis RFA Lions
Jamie Winborn UFA Jaguars
Jason Glenn UFA Dolphins
Josh Stamer RFA Bills
Julian Peterson UFA 49ers
Keith Adams UFA Eagles
Keith Burns UFA Broncos
Keith Newman UFA Vikings
Keith O'Neil RFA Colts
Kenyatta Wright UFA Jets
Kevin Bentley UFA Seahawks
Khary Campbell UFA Redskins
Marcus Reese RFA Bears
Marcus Wilkins UFA Bengals
Mario Haggan RFA Bills
Matt Chatham UFA Patriots
Matt Wilhelm RFA Chargers
Nate Wayne UFA Lions
Nate Webster UFA Bengals
Nick Greisen UFA Giants
Nick Rogers UFA Dolphins
Orlando Ruff UFA Browns
Paris Lenon UFA Packers
Patrick Chukwurah UFA Broncos
Raonall Smith UFA Vikings
Rob Morris UFA Colts
Rocky Boiman UFA Titans
Rocky Calmus UFA Colts
Ronald McKinnon UFA Saints
Sam Cowart UFA Vikings
Scott Fujita UFA Cowboys
Scott Shanle RFA Cowboys
Sedrick Hodge UFA Saints
Shantee Orr RFA Texans
Stephen Cooper RFA Chargers
T.J. Slaughter UFA Saints
Tim Johnson UFA Raiders
Tommy Polley UFA Ravens
Tony Gilbert RFA Jaguars
Tracy White RFA Jaguars
Trev Faulk UFA Rams
Troy Evans UFA Texans
Vinny Ciurciu RFA Panthers
Wali Rainer UFA Lions
Warrick Holdman UFA Redskins
Will Witherspoon UFA Panthers
Zeke Moreno UFA Eagles

lets see the same thing for corners and safeties

[Tomlinson21]

lets see the same thing for corners and safeties
You got it, 214SD6...just made seperate threads for each. Knock yourself out. Peace!

:)

[hambone]

Resign Wilhelm and Cooper and they they will be just fine.


whilem will most likely goto browns they'll probably pay more for him then were willing to, and if they dont resign andra davis i think its a bad idea to pass on that, he's the most underrated ILB in the league


P.S. great job on this research its much appreciated

[Tomlinson21]

whilem will most likely goto browns they'll probably pay more for him then were willing to


P.S. great job on this research its much appreciated
You got it hambone....it's just frustrates me sometimes when we bicker about our 9-7 season and pointing fingers and all that....when we should be talking about 06 and what we can do to improve our team. Go Bolts!

[broncosgc]

weak field of LB's....

Julian Peterson only one worth anything to me and even he struggled returning from his injuries this season...


good thing you all are strong at this position...

[SDFaiderHater]

You got it hambone....it's just frustrates me sometimes when we bicker about our 9-7 season and pointing fingers and all that....when we should be talking about 06 and what we can do to improve our team. Go Bolts!

i have a very strong feeling that Donnie will be let go this offseason and Wilhelm will be starting in his place. therefore, he wont be going to the browns.

[DA BOLT FAN]

June would be a nice fit for our D for sure. We're pretty strong at OLB and coulf use at least one ILB.

[broncosgc]

June would be a nice fit for our D for sure. We're pretty strong at OLB and coulf use at least one ILB.


no he wouldn't....


he's a system linebacker....

he's a cover 2 LB exclusively....he'd limit your D's versatility

he wouldn't crack the starting LB core of your team...your other LB's are too good for him to beat out....

[DA BOLT FAN]

no he wouldn't....


he's a system linebacker....

he's a cover 2 LB exclusively....he'd limit your D's versatility

he wouldn't crack the starting LB core of your team...your other LB's are too good for him to beat out....

Your nuts dude. He's quick and would be able to make plays in our 3-4. IMO

[crazyman33]

weak field of LB's....

Julian Peterson only one worth anything to me and even he struggled returning from his injuries this season...




not true. I would be extremely happy if we signs andra davis. He had an excellent season as a 3-4 ILB for the browns. One of the few bright spots on their team.

from NFl.com: 149 tackles, 2 sacks, 1 interception, 3 passes deflected

not bad

[scottbbo1]

what? we don't want Orlando Ruff back?

[pete985]

Andra Davis signed a contract extension with the Browns a few weeks ago, so we won't be getting him now

[stevge88]

June would be a nice fit for our D for sure. We're pretty strong at OLB and coulf use at least one ILB.

lol dude hes not even a 3-4 defense LB so i dont think so

[Brother Wolf]

i have a very strong feeling that Donnie will be let go this offseason and Wilhelm will be starting in his place. therefore, he wont be going to the browns.

Donnie Edwards??? You've GOT to be KIDDING!!! What freaking source did you get this from??? He's still got a few more years left, why would you even consider it??? He still TOTALLY led the team in tackles.

And 9-7 wha??? I'm so over it...here's to next year!!!:Beer:

"Adapt & overcome!!!" U.S. Army :rolleyes:

[Thunderstruck21]

I would like June, Davis, or Peterson but i think we should focus on a big play WR, O-line and safety the linebackers would be insurance/luxury.

[SuperBowlBolts]

Donnie Edwards??? You've GOT to be KIDDING!!! What freaking source did you get this from??? He's still got a few more years left, why would you even consider it??? He still TOTALLY led the team in tackles.

And 9-7 wha??? I'm so over it...here's to next year!!!:Beer:

"Adapt & overcome!!!" U.S. Army :rolleyes:
its probably because donnie edwards wants to be paid top dollar and he lost a step this season, yes i know he made all those tackles but he wasnt up to speed
i say we dont let him go hes too good, and a reason he lost a step was his knee injury.

[ryry2104]

I heard that marty schottenheier was talking to derek smith about coming in, and derek's relatives live in SD

[Dan40]

I heard that marty schottenheier was talking to derek smith about coming in, and derek's relatives live in SD

Link to your source?

[crazyman33]

I would like June, Davis, or Peterson but i think we should focus on a big play WR, O-line and safety the linebackers would be insurance/luxury.

akin ayodeles not too bad either

[smlman2]

not much to say here just that i think we need to keep carlos polk and matt wilhelm and let go of leber... nobody jumps out at me in this list and plus we are solid... it wouldnt hurt to take a inside linebacker in the draft though since edwards and godfrey are getting up there

[Dojo]

I didn't hear anyone mention Lavar Arrington. I still think that the Redskins are going to let him go. He's expensive and he complains too much. If he comes to SD I see him resurecting his career here with Merriman as his bff. lol. Play him inside and let him roam around the way he did at Penn State and he'd be unstoppable. Just as fast as Donnie but bigger. It's a reach but, still, it's possible, very possible.

[CBO]

I would love to see Lavar in SD but from the way he talks to the press he would rather retire then play any where else then Washington. Hopefully that is just smoke. I posted this on a different thread earlier. My dream for next years Defense

Hope(FS) Williams(SS)

Jammer(DB) Clements(DB) Florence(Nickel)

Merriman(OLB) Wilhelm(ILB) Arrington(ILB) Foley(OLB)
Castillo(DE) Williams(DLT) Olshansky(DE)

[CBO]

Plus Lavar is a very good pass rusher. Mix him with Merriman, Foly, Phillips, Wilhelm, Cooper and Edwards. No one would be talking about Pittsburg or Denvers LB just ours

[bigbolthead21]

We need another nasty LB. I know we have merriman and foley but we need someone like joey porter from the steelers or takeo spikes from the bills. we need someone to bring a nasty attitude to our defense.

[charger lover]

I would love to see Lavar in SD but from the way he talks to the press he would rather retire then play any where else then Washington. Hopefully that is just smoke. I posted this on a different thread earlier. My dream for next years Defense

Hope(FS) Williams(SS)

Jammer(DB) Clements(DB) Florence(Nickel)

Merriman(OLB) Wilhelm(ILB) Arrington(ILB) Foley(OLB)
Castillo(DE) Williams(DLT) Olshansky(DE)

I would love to see that front 7. I really like the way Wilhelm has played when given the chance. Hope and Arrington would be great pick ups. Clements = overpriced + overrated

[robsweetin]

Will Witherspoon is an UFA who caught my eye this weekend. He's active. Flys to the ball. Smart - seems to diagnose plays well. Not a hard hitter but a good tackler. Good hands. No major injury problems. With his size he seems suited to ILB in a 3-4.

Year Team G Total Tckl Ast Sacks Int Yds Avg Lg TD Pass Def
2002 Carolina Panthers 15 71 56.0 15 1.5 0 0 0.0 0 0 5
2003 Carolina Panthers 16 99 74.0 25 1 1 10 10.0 10 0 3
2004 Carolina Panthers 16 103 85.0 18 3 4 48 12.0 25 0 8
2005 Carolina Panthers 15 81 66.0 15 2.5 2 35 17.5 35 1 12
TOTAL 62 354 281.0 73 8 7 93 13.3 35 1 28

http://www.nfl.com/players/playerpage/302150 (from NFL.com).

This will be his second NFL contract, so he may not come cheap. Would also have to learn the 3-4. Looking at his stats, he has shown improvement over his 4 years. If the price is right (and if Godfrey retires), I think he could be an under-the-radar signing (a la Goff, Foley) who could be an impact player. If we lose Godfrey, I'd like to see him next to Edwards next year at ILB.

[CBO]

Witherspoon reminds me of a donnie edwards type of player. I dont think Carolina will let him go he is a good player. I think he plays OLB just like Donnie in KC.

[bigbolthead21]

isn't john abraham from the jets a free agent too. if he is, we should go for him if godfrey retires. we will move foley to the middle and start abraham on the right side.

[CBO]

isn't john abraham from the jets a free agent too. if he is, we should go for him if godfrey retires. we will move foley to the middle and start abraham on the right side.

Abraham will cost a lot of $$$. IMO Foley is better suited for a OLB in the 3-4. I dont think his coverage skills are very good. he is more of a Pass rusher.

[bigbolthead21]

Abraham will cost a lot of $$$. IMO Foley is better suited for a OLB in the 3-4. I dont think his coverage skills are very good. he is more of a Pass rusher.
Yeah I guess your right. It doesn't hurt to dream.

[JoeMcRugby]

Foley was a nobody in the NFL for six seasons, playing out of position in both 4-3 and 3-4 schemes.

With the Chargers, he's finally moved to the weakside OLB position in the 3-4 that is suited to his skills and he's a star.

They're not moving Foley.

[CBO]

Foley was a nobody in the NFL for six seasons, playing out of position in both 4-3 and 3-4 schemes.

With the Chargers, he's finally moved to the weakside OLB position in the 3-4 that is suited to his skills and he's a star.

They're not moving Foley.

I wouldn't move him

[BoltsfanNYC]

Joe you are right... I like chad greenway... if we cant get top 3 Tackles and if huff and mike are gone. as I think the top WR are average and risky....

[LarryAW]

Donnie Edwards??? You've GOT to be KIDDING!!! What freaking source did you get this from??? He's still got a few more years left, why would you even consider it??? He still TOTALLY led the team in tackles.

And 9-7 wha??? I'm so over it...here's to next year!!!:Beer:

"Adapt & overcome!!!" U.S. Army :rolleyes:

He's a very underrated, and obviously under-appreciated, player. I have no idea why. In any event, he also played under Marty in Kansas City. Donnie isn't going anywhere as long as Marty is here.

[JoeMcRugby]

He's a very underrated, and obviously under-appreciated, player. I have no idea why. In any event, he also played under Marty in Kansas City. Donnie isn't going anywhere as long as Marty is here.
He wasn't overrated or underappreciated by me through 2004. He had several overall excellent seasons for the Chargers through that point.

But I trust my own eyes - Donnie had a very poor year in 2005 and teams picked on the unblocked Charger all year long - both in the passing game and running straight at (and over) him.

Unless he agrees to restructure, I don't see him back in 2006 - Marty being the coach or not. His play this past season didn't warrant half of his salary - and yes, I know the number of tackles the unblocked Charger made this past year.

Just my opinion and I might be wrong. But as I said, I'm going on what I observed after seeing all 16 games this past season. :Beer:

[CBO]

I am sure his knee had alot to do with the lack of solid play but at this age 33 I hind it hard to believe that he will be as good as previous years. He is only 223lbs so he gets carried alot after contact. Wilhelm is bigger 6-4 245lbs stronger, younger, cheaper, and now Im sure he will be faster. He does lack the experience but we have solid vets in the front 7 to help him out.

[LarryAW]

He wasn't overrated or underappreciated by me through 2004. He had several overall excellent seasons for the Chargers through that point.

But I trust my own eyes - Donnie had a very poor year in 2005 and teams picked on the unblocked Charger all year long - both in the passing game and running straight at (and over) him.

Unless he agrees to restructure, I don't see him back in 2006 - Marty being the coach or not. His play this past season didn't warrant half of his salary - and yes, I know the number of tackles the unblocked Charger made this past year.

Just my opinion and I might be wrong. But as I said, I'm going on what I observed after seeing all 16 games this past season. :Beer:


Donnie is one of my favorite players with what he brings on and off the field, so I am biased. I hope last year was an abberation, but it's probably father time creeping up on him. I want the best player at each position, so if we get a better player at Donnie's position (Ben Leber or someone else), no one will be grinning more than me. It's all about the team, a concept obviously lost on T.O. ;) (I realize that's off topic, but it certainly fits here.)

[psychofan]

There are only a few LB's in that entire group that have made a name in the NFL. Other than that they are all backup's.

[BoltStrike85]

If his money expectations aren't very high and if he's really healthy i would like if we added Peterson. I get the feeling he could play ILB; i think Godfrey just has one more year in him, Peterson could be a guarantee for us at LB. Maybe even sing a younger MLB; someone like Greisen or Kassell.