Broncos Release Al Wilson

[FRPLG]

Well if we gave him 56 then he'd be doomed to be moody, injury prone and ineffective. But he'd be a leader!

[Beemnseven]

Well, he is a linebacker -- for that reason alone, I'll bet this front office has their eyes focused on him.

Gregg Williams could always institute a 2-5-4 defensive set this year, you never know. Maybe they figure if there are enough linebackers on the field it should help stop the run at some point.

[artmonkforhallofamein07]

Al Wilson may not play this year according to NFL Sirius Radio. So I think we should let this one slide and let the Giants sign another beat up linebacker to eat cap space, while riding the pine.

[freddyg12]

Originally Posted by artmonkforhallofamein07

Al Wilson may not play this year according to NFL Sirius Radio. So I think we should let this one slide and let the Giants sign another beat up linebacker to eat cap space, while riding the pine.

really, is his health that bad?

feel sorry for him, he was a beast. what a fast decline. but if it was the neck injury that makes sense.
espn only mentioned a back injury

[Crat92]

Unfortunately due to injury, Al Wilson has as much chance to be successful as a one legged man in an ass kickin' contest! We should pass.

[stu_nna]

Those bastards at Denver tried to give him to us in order to get our 6th. They've been trying to unload him all offseason, any buisness with the Broncos seems like bad buisness...

[rvd420]

the broncos team doctors and training staff said he was fine.

[freddyg12]

Originally Posted by stu_nna

Those bastards at Denver tried to give him to us in order to get our 6th. They've been trying to unload him all offseason, any buisness with the Broncos seems like bad buisness...

they offered their 1st & 3rd, maybe their 2nd. Not a bad deal if we got picks 1-3, but as I recall reports on that deal were unclear as to whether we got 2 or 3 picks.

[dmek25]

too bad for Wilson. when healthy, a top 5 linebacker. his career is probably over

[wolfeskins]

Originally Posted by stu_nna

Those bastards at Denver tried to give him to us in order to get our 6th. They've been trying to unload him all offseason, any buisness with the Broncos seems like bad buisness...

well at least it shows us that the skins people did their homework on mr. wilson and that they're capable of showing some restraint.
overall good job by the skins front office. they're always getting bashed on the choices they make. they should be commended on this one.

[skinsfan_nn]

Originally Posted by GMScud

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.

He used to be one of the better LB's in football, no longer. I have a feeling his career is over.

[skinsfan69]

I did not realize his neck was hurt that bad. But he did fail the Giants physical so there must still be something wrong with him.. But if he is healthy I would rather have Wilson that Fletcher.

[JankySpanky80]

IF he signed an incentive laden deal he'd play harder and would be a solid back up. Highly doubt that he will sign with the skins. I would think someone like Houston, Oakland, Clevland, Atlanta would be good fits. Someone will give him a huge contract that he isn't worth.

[rvd420]

i thinks he told the giants he was still havein problems cause wanted to stay a bronco.we dont need him unless we move him outside.

[rvd420]

wilson said hes not retiring.