After thinking about our DL, thought I would throw out the other areas of D also.
2012 was disappointing from LB standpoint. But rather than think we need new talent, let's look at what we have. My predictions without regard for CAP or contract issues:
Starters:
Matthews
Smith
Bishop
Perry
That is a huge step up from Matthews, Hawk, Jones and Walden that we finished 2012 with. Of course it assumes several returning from injury without issues, but it's February, I can be optimistic!
Backups:
Manning
Moses
Draft Pick- ILB
Draft Pick- OLB
Free Agent
Gone:
Hawk
Jones
Francois
Lattimore
Walden
Zombo
Johnson
Just some of my thoughts. I see talent in LB corps. Just need to keep them off IR.