@tour2ma said:

Hope we have a really good cap guru...

Joe's very, very good, but he's not Mosley/Wagner good. Both of them can do everything at least as well as Joe does... plus they lay the lumber.

Lumber's just not Joe's thing.

And that's what I still want in my MLB... LUMBER!!!

Maybe Joe could play inside next to my guy in a 3-4... Stand Myles up... ?

I think we all appreciate a solid thumping tackle when opportunity arises, but there’s something to be said for using good technique to pry a ball loose instead of sheer force. Joe’s got a forced fumble this year.

And with the whole “availability is the best ability” thing l have a hard time faulting a guy for sparing his shoulder for another day if he’s still getting results.

I really see that as how the game is going anyway with all the rules protecting players and when and where you can hit them. 

While I think he could be effective as an oversized, 3-4 OLB, his real impact comes from having a hand in the dirt.

And even tho the two are not mutually exclusive, I like our 4-3 now... or is it a 4-2???

@tour2ma said:

Hope we have a really good cap guru...

Joe's very, very good, but he's not Mosley/Wagner good. Both of them can do everything at least as well as Joe does... plus they lay the lumber.

Lumber's just not Joe's thing.

And that's what I still want in my MLB... LUMBER!!!

Maybe Joe could play inside next to my guy in a 3-4... Stand Myles up... ?

Eh, but Myles likes getting in that sprinter's stance which I have no doubt came from his sprinter Mom who was an All American high hurdler.

Joe's very, very good, but he's not Mosley/Wagner good. Both of them can do everything at least as well as Joe does... plus they lay the lumber.

Lumber's just not Joe's thing.

And that's what I still want in my MLB... LUMBER!!!

Maybe Joe could play inside next to my guy in a 3-4... Stand Myles up... ?

@bjh2130 said:

Really hope Wilson seizes third opportunity with kirko out. Hopefully we can trade him for mid draft pick. If we can't find a partner We save 7 million cutting him next year 9 million in 2021.

And There is the money or most of it  to pay Schobert.  We will go two backers a lot anyway.  Wilson is fine he’s just going to get better in time - He’s Young too. hopefully Taki develops for depth and in 3 backer sets- that could be your core for the next four years 

@sdbacker80 said:

Kirksey is gone 

Really hope Wilson seizes third opportunity with kirko out. Hopefully we can trade him for mid draft pick. If we can't find a partner We save 7 million cutting him next year 9 million in 2021.

Kirksey is gone 

so this probably answers your question.

Also Wilson will be on his rookie deal for the length of the extension.  

It’s a good move. 

OK who will start the bidding?  Do I hear $8,000,000?     

The salaries for the top linebackers in the NFL keep going up.

The elite ones are especially reaping the benefit of those increasing salaries.

19 linebackers now make at least $10 million in average annual salary per year, per overthecap.com, a site that tracks NFL player contracts (through Aug. 13, 2019).

7 make at least $15 million.

NFL's highest paid linebackers (average salary per year):

• 1. Bears linebacker Khalil Mack: $23.5 million
• 2. Broncos linebacker Von Miller: $19.1 million
• 3. Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner: $18 million
• 4. Jets linebacker C.J. Mosley: $17 million
• 5. Packers linebacker Za'Darius Smith: $16.5 million
• 6. Cardinals linebacker Chandler Jones: $16.5 million
• 7. Texans linebacker Jadeveon Clowney: $15.97 million
• 8. Falcons linebacker Deion Jones: $14.25 million
• 9. Vikings linebacker Anthony Barr: $13.5 million
• 10. 49ers linebacker Kwon Alexander: $13.5 million

There is a lot of talent on this team now, young talent, and they won't be able to keep everyone. Hard decisions await Mr. Dorsey. 

And the salary cap long-term is what concerns me regarding him. 

@tour2ma said:

Yup... he's due.

Question is "at what price"?

I’m happy to see him making a couple mil this year. Not sure what fair market value is these days for a MLB and basically captain of the defense, but “fair” is built into that term and l’d say he’s earned it.

time to find out if “Browns Culture” is a thing 

Question is "at what price"?