Linebacker Tidbits

[Bradentonian]

The other position at which there is a logjam in free agency is linebacker, especially middle linebacker, where several starting caliber players remain in limbo. Longtime starting middle 'backers such as Ronald McKinnon of Arizona and Indianapolis' Rob Morris are still looking for work but, as is the case with safeties, might have to wait until after the draft to find homes.

The Cincinnati Bengals are looking for a new starter in the middle but appear to be in no hurry to fill the position. As indicated here last week, the Bengals seem poised to make some type of move with Nate Webster, who they signed last spring to be the starter, but who suffered a patella tendon injury from which he has been slow to recover. The guess here is that Cincinnati eventually will reach an injury settlement with Webster and fill the spot with one of two 2004 draft picks, Landon Johnson or Caleb Miller, or add a veteran run-stuffer.


I'd like to see MLB addressed after June 1st. It'd be great to have Nate back if his knee is healthy.

Originally Posted by Bradentonian

I'd like to see MLB addressed after June 1st. It'd be great to have Nate back if his knee is healthy.

I 2nd that!!!

[iluvdabucs]

The Bengals are solid with Caleb Miller. As for the Bucs, I am looking for the draft. Lofa Tatupa, Jordan Beck, or Robert McCune should all be available in later rounds and would shine under Kiffin's teachings. Plus they are young and would come cheap. Even though Webster is still young he now has injury concerns.