GMScud
04-13-2007, 03:58 PM
I know he's a middle linebacker, I wonder how he'd play on the outside? Why would the Broncos release a 1st round pick, 4 time pro-bowler? I know he was due some money, but so what? He's only 29 and he's a team leader and a monster on the field. And since he's a free agent now, we wouldn't have to give up anything to get him. Granted we did just give a MLB a $25M contract, but it's intriguing nonetheless....
Here's a link to a press release:
SI.com - NFL - Reports: Broncos to release Wilson - Friday April 13, 2007 2:42PM (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/football/nfl/04/13/bc.fbn.broncos.wilson.ap/)
He Hate Me
04-13-2007, 04:04 PM
Steady.... Let's just stay put on this one.... I mean... Do we have to jump at everything that is released?
GhettoDogAllStars
04-13-2007, 04:06 PM
I guess his injury last year was more serious than initially expected.
davelavarra
04-13-2007, 04:07 PM
Remind that if Wilson passed physicals would be a Giant right now...
GMScud
04-13-2007, 04:08 PM
Steady.... Let's just stay put on this one.... I mean... Do we have to jump at everything that is released?
Nooooo, nor was I suggesting we go get him. But this is a significant thing, because Al Wilson is one of the best LBs in football. And since this is a Redskins fan forum, and since the Redskins have been actively pursuing LBs (Briggs, Fletcher, etc), it's worth mentioning.
GMScud
04-13-2007, 04:15 PM
He clearly can't play.
What was his injury anyway??
freddyg12
04-13-2007, 04:17 PM
comin off a neck injury, maybe he's not recovering at a pace they're comfortable with considering his salary.
The good thing is that we didn't just bite on the trade offer earlier , although it sounded pretty good.
I don't like the idea of signing him overall, but if he would play backup mlb for vet. min it might be a great pickup. It wouldn't matter that he'd need time to learn the d & get healthy since LF would be starting. The reason I don't like the idea of signing him overall is simply roster space & chemistry would be impacted. We've gained some stability this year,let's not screw w/it.
FRPLG
04-13-2007, 04:19 PM
Nothing too serious....just a NECK injury that caused him to fail a Giants physical. Note to self...don't sign LBs with neck injuries who could be paralyzed at any moment.