Is Bruce Carter making the case for a return?

[Galian Beast]

We've all been up and down on Bruce Carter, but this guy has just made big plays when we needed them. I wish he could be more consistent, but given time in the same system, maybe he could be a key guy for us.

Thoughts?

 

[Word Mofo]

I'd keep everybody but it's a matter of cost.

 

[RS12]

We've all been up and down on Bruce Carter,

Thoughts?

Mostly down, I'd consider based on price and other options.

 

[ABQcowboyJR]

For the same price I'd take Carter over Durant. Lets stay young.

 

[darthseinfeld]

At a moderately priced deal, yes.

 

[StarBoyz83]

Id like to keep Carter but he has to come back on the cheap. Durant and mcclain are more Important.

 

[Eskimo]

I think someone will put a big bid on him to play in a 3-4 scheme where he is a better player (5 years, $25M).

I'd be happy to bring back Durant and then go with Lee, McClain, Durant and Hitchens.

 

[darthseinfeld]

Hes a splash play guy. I dont think he is a good down in down out guy. Not a cerebral defender, he isnt gonna read the offense and make plays like that. But he is a physical beast and if teams dont respect him he will make them pay for it.

I like him at SAM. It makes the game easier him and lets him play with body more and his brain less

 

[darthseinfeld]

I think someone will put a big bid on him to play in a 3-4 scheme where he is a better player (5 years, $25M).

I'd be happy to bring back Durant and then go with Lee, McClain, Durant and Hitchens.

He was a very nasty WILB in a 3-4

 

[ABQcowboyJR]

I think someone will put a big bid on him to play in a 3-4 scheme where he is a better player (5 years, $25M).

I'd be happy to bring back Durant and then go with Lee, McClain, Durant and Hitchens.

Not terrible but you would either need to put a priority in the draft or FA on LBer. 2 of those guys have a habbit of ending up on IR.

 

[LittleBoyBlue]

Hes a splash play guy. I dont think he is a good down in down out guy. Not a cerebral defender, he isnt gonna read the offense and make plays like that. But he is a physical beast and if teams dont respect him he will make them pay for it.

I like him at SAM. It makes the game easier him and lets him play with body more and his brain less

The guy makes things happen.

He stays!

 

[darthseinfeld]

Not terrible but you would either need to put a priority in the draft or FA on LBer. 2 of those guys have a habbit of ending up on IR.

We still have Wilber too.

Not a world beater, but serviceable depth at SAM

 

[Eskimo]

Not terrible but you would either need to put a priority in the draft or FA on LBer. 2 of those guys have a habbit of ending up on IR.

Yes, we probably go mid-round LB again in the draft and maybe sign another athletic, high character vet like Durant.

 

[FLcowboy]

We've all been up and down on Bruce Carter, but this guy has just made big plays when we needed them. I wish he could be more consistent, but given time in the same system, maybe he could be a key guy for us.

Thoughts?

He has looked good down the stretch. Earlier in the season he missed some plays, but I wonder if Lee's absence caused some doubt in his mind as to how he played. I don't think he will be a high dollar player, but with McClain, Hitchins, Lee, Durant, he would be part of an awesome rotation.

 

[Eskimo]

The guy makes things happen.

He stays!

In a world with no salary cap, sure.

We can't afford to have 3 high paid LBs on this defense. McClain is more of a priority than Carter. We still have about $10M in guaranteed money owed to Sean Lee according to Spotrac. We still need to re-sign Dez and find a pass rusher.

Carter just has too much market value after this year with his athleticism and big play potential.

 

[Idgit]

I think it's either him or Durant that's retained, and my money and preference is for Durant by a wide margin. Carter had a big day today, though.

 

[darthseinfeld]

4 years 12 milliom is what I would pay him

 

[jrumann59]

A such as i like Durant he has durability issues between muscle pulls and such. Bruce has to think does he r ake more money and deal with the doubt about his ability switching to yet another defense or taking less and being a starter in role he is comfortable in.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

I said it a few weeks back. He's had a solid few weeks of football. His problem has been consistency. I'd bring him back but I think maybe a 3-4 team or maybe a ex-coach like Rob Ryan might get his hands on to him and offer much more than any team should.

 

[Cowboy06]

I'd keep everybody but it's a matter of cost.

I would churn the bottom of the roster on defense and no matter who you are, if you are at the bottom, you're gone. I also would look to get another LB in here because I don't see Sean Lee being here for the long term if he has one more injury. You can't afford that salary (perhaps a restructure) and have that same player on the sidelines.