Linebackers

[Mikie2times]

The Bernard signing was Knox level. It wasn’t like he was going to hit the open market and land some big payday. Now little baller slots him as our MLB for the foreseeable future. Just no logic here.

[Buffalo716]

Just now, Mikie2times said:

The Bernard signing was Knox level. It wasn’t like he was going to hit the open market and land some big payday. Now little baller slots him as our MLB for the foreseeable future. Just no logic here.

Mismanaging the cap with deals like that has made it hard to sign a top wide receiver too

 

Beane didn't want to pay Edmunds but paid a 225 lb middle linebacker.. he didn't need to rush to extend Bernard to that deal

[Clyde Smith]

1 hour ago, Miyagi-Do Karate said:

are you referring to Keith Ellison?! That’s quite the flash from the past comparison! 

Yes! I have a vivid memory of the drought years unfortunately. 

[Riverboat Ritchie]

5 hours ago, chef4131 said:

I know WR will get plenty of chatter but watching Milano/Bernard makes me think a LB has to be on the off season radar 

Signing Bernard to years this off season was borderline malpractice. He undersized, plays slow, and has had a horrible year

[TheyCallMeAndy]

34 minutes ago, Mikie2times said:

The Bernard signing was Knox level. It wasn’t like he was going to hit the open market and land some big payday. Now little baller slots him as our MLB for the foreseeable future. Just no logic here.

It's really not. His cap hit is under 1.8% until 2027, (3.3%) and by that time we can release him for huge savings. Like nearly 7m. 
 

His contract, honestly, is phenomenal for the team. 

[Andy1]

Both Milano and Bernard are invisible. They both used to make splash plays, but not this year. They have both proven that the strategy of having smaller but fast LBs is a failure due to their injury frequency.

[TheyCallMeAndy]

Just now, Andy1 said:

Both Milano and Bernard are invisible. They both used to make splash plays, but not this year. They have both proven that the strategy of having smaller but fast LBs is a failure due to their injury frequency.

Worth mentioning how bad the DTs have been is playing a huge role in that as well. All the LBers have been bad, Williams has also taken a step back. 

[Mikie2times]

3 minutes ago, TheyCallMeAndy said:

It's really not. His cap hit is under 1.8% until 2027, (3.3%) and by that time we can release him for huge savings. Like nearly 7m. 
 

His contract, honestly, is phenomenal for the team. 

Outside of the fact that we won't look to replace him over that time

[Miyagi-Do Karate]

30 minutes ago, Clyde Smith said:

Yes! I have a vivid memory of the drought years unfortunately. 

same here! I think those drought years are my football formative years (my 20s and 30s). I remember guys like Keith Ellison vividly too!

[TheyCallMeAndy]

30 minutes ago, Mikie2times said:

Outside of the fact that we won't look to replace him over that time

Honestly, I think flipping him to Milano's role next year will be fine. Those two are a LOT alike. 

[LarryMadman]

Small quick guys are already at a disadvantage against equal bigger guys when 100% healthy. When injuries start to add up because of being smaller, it takes its toll faster and is more significant with regards to on field play. Unfortunately I think Milano is done after this year with Bernard and Johnson not far behind.