What about Mark Anderson?

[gimmesix]

The former Bear had a great year with the Patriots primarily as a situational pass rusher (10 sacks) and might could help us out in that department.

Overview: In 2011, the Patriots had one of their best pass rushing duos in recent memory with Mark Anderson and Andre Carter - who picked up ten sacks apiece. For Anderson, the majority of his sacks came on third downs as he was a sub-defender for most of the season. In fact, Anderson didn't log more than 41 snaps in a game until the season finale against the Buffalo Bills.

Nonetheless, when the Patriots switched to the 3-4 defense in the playoffs, Anderson become a full-time starter at ROLB, and was really effective. In three playoff games, Anderson recorded 11 tackles and 2.5 sacks. He continued to excel as a speed-rusher in passing situations, but also showed an ability to shed blocks and make plays in the backfield against the run. While Anderson may not be the "typical" Patriots 3-4 outside linebacker, he definitely showed the potential to make a full-time move to the position.

I've read his preference is to stay with the Patriots, but it doesn't look like New England is pressing too hard to keep him.

 

[Woods]

I would like to get him, but I think end of the day we'll go the Draft route in terms of getting another pass rusher.

 

[Avenging Hayseed]

Anderson can be a really nice player, but at the end of the day I think we go the draft route.

Pretty sure it was Andersons rookie year when the Bears went to the Superbowl against Indy. That year,...Anderson was a major pass rushing force for the Bears. Think he had around 10 sacks that year.

 

[Arch Stanton]

Aaron Wilson ‏ @RavensInsider Reply Retweet Favorite · Open
Defensive end Mark Anderson is on his way to visit the Miami Dolphins, according to a league source.

 

[gimmesix]

Anderson can be a really nice player, but at the end of the day I think we go the draft route.

Pretty sure it was Andersons rookie year when the Bears went to the Superbowl against Indy. That year,...Anderson was a major pass rushing force for the Bears. Think he had around 10 sacks that year.

Close. He had 12.

 

[cowboysooner]

Aaron Wilson ‏ @RavensInsider Reply Retweet Favorite · Open
Defensive end Mark Anderson is on his way to visit the Miami Dolphins, according to a league source.

That make sense because he is a better player in the 4-3.