Holy moving goalposts batman.
I have no idea who you're talking about cutting- the Taron we just signed to an extension?? Seems kinda 😝
Yup, true, there are 22 starting spots on a team, and 5 of those are on the OL. But this is a thread about linebackers. And IMHO, linebackers are the best value positions on D, and the men amongst the boys on defensive side. Involved in almost every play, run or pass- linebackers. Most tackles, and most reliable tacklers- linebackers. Sets the tone and brings the attitude- linebackers... with a few stud DL's in there... a few.
Sure I want the greatest OL collection the game has ever seen, but realistically... who you got in FA that fits that and makes any financial sense?
So draft 'em and maybe pick up someone solid in FA.
I watched us fall short of the SB this year because of ineffective D... and coaching. Beyond some sporadic pressure, we did zero ti stifle Mahomes.