Would Bowman be a progress stopper?

[Teague31]

oakland signed Derrick Johnson so no way Bowman is going back there and a SF reunion seems unlikely (although Fosters legal issues could change that). And we are still lacking for depth at LB. but would you still want him (assuming the price is right) now that we have LVE in the fold?

 

[CATCH17]

oakland signed Derrick Johnson so no way Bowman is going back there and a SF reunion seems unlikely (although Fosters legal issues could change that). And we are still lacking for depth at LB. but would you still want him (assuming the price is right) now that we have LVE in the fold?

Yes..

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

Stop who's progress? And if he didn't want to come here last year.....I don't see why he would now.

 

[MichaelWinicki]

Yes..

Agreed.

Let Lee, Esch and Smith be the starters.

 

[Cumart21]

Doesn't matter, we aren't signing him.

 

[EMMITTnROY]

If we didn't draft Vander Esch, I would want Bowman. But now we are set at LB. I even like Thomas and Wilson as backups.

Just get a good free safety and a good defensive tackle and let's go collect some jewelry.

 

[Techsass]

I think he'd help our LB group, but doubt he comes here.

 

[Howboutdemcowboys31]

I was all for him pre-draft now it would be a waste

 

[JoeyBoy718]

Probably. Best signings right now would be a 1-tech (if they cared about the position) or some safety depth (who could start if one of ours doesn't pan out).

 

[Maxmadden]

If Lee stays healthy > progress stopper
Lee gets hurt > not a progress stopper

 

[CyberB0b]

No. He would be like Durant. Depth only.

 

[exciter]

If Lee stays healthy > progress stopper
Lee gets hurt > not a progress stopper

Bowman is just as likely, if not more so, to get injured as Lee!

 

[tm1119]

Yes...but I wouldn’t mind another vet LB signed still. Someone a little more versatile than Bowman, and someone that will be ok with being a backup. If Lee misses significant time I’m not sure how comfortable I’d feel with rookie LVE and Jaylon as our starting LB’s.

 

[Rayman70]

Bowman? YES PLEASE. He's a nice stop gap until the young bucks get up to snuff.

 

[Johnny23]

Nope. He would only help the young guys progress. He would be a welcome addition to the defense and make the team better going forward.

 

[gimmesix]

oakland signed Derrick Johnson so no way Bowman is going back there and a SF reunion seems unlikely (although Fosters legal issues could change that). And we are still lacking for depth at LB. but would you still want him (assuming the price is right) now that we have LVE in the fold?

I don't get the lack of depth comment.

We drafted two players and brought in a third as a FA. Assuming we carry six LBs, I'd say we have them (Lee, LVE, Smith, Wilson, Thomas, Covington).

Now, Bowman is probably better right now than several of those linebackers, but most of them are young and will contribute on special teams.

 

[MichaelWinicki]

If Lee stays healthy > progress stopper
Lee gets hurt > not a progress stopper

Don't think Bowman has the ability to play anything other than the middle spot... He's lost his speed.

 

[CCBoy]

Bowman? YES PLEASE. He's a nice stop gap until the young bucks get up to snuff.

'Forged in fire' is more than a nursery rhyme...the motto of the 3rd ACR.

That and a special bonding occurs...

 

[beware_d-ware]

He's not going to be willing to sign as a backup.

 

[Gilbert_Gottfried]

Bowman and Lee were dynamic teammates at Penn St. Yes, bring Bowman in on a 1-2 yr deal, and develop LVE slowly.