We need to look at Barwin and Simon

[Sydla]

Barwin is actually faster than Spencer. And not by just a little. 4.59 at combine (4.47 pro day) vs. 4.73 (4.69 pro day). Barwin's actually a better fit as a wide 9 because speed and athleticism is his thing. Good at setting edge too because unselfish nature. He only played one season in college as a pass rusher, so even after so many years in league he's still learning the position (former TE). Fast but not elite first step or as naturally bendy.

He is one of those hair on fire/try harder than anyone else guys who Marinelli loves, not to mention he's still got that chase down speed. Would sign him if not price is not steep.

His production has fallen off the cliff. 14 sacks three seasons ago, 4 sacks last year.

He was in a wide nine last year and was pretty blah.

I'll kick the tires if he's cheap. Real cheap. But he's really a 3-4 OLB, not a 4-3 DE.

The fact Philly kicked him to the curb when he was begging them to give him a pay cut for him to stay in Philly should also raise some flags.