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Al Wilson could go to Lions
On Monday night, one of our moles in Motown spotted free-agent linebacker Al Wilson, prompting a conclusion that Wilson might be visiting with the Lions.
The Denver Post reports that a formal visit will occur on Tuesday.
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02-12-2008, 02:25 PM
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Do you think this is a good or bad move for the lions?
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02-12-2008, 02:26 PM
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Glad to hear he's back in the game. Possibly.
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They need all the help they can get at that position.
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02-12-2008, 02:33 PM
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Who's Al Wison? Sorry you know someone was gonna say it lol
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I haven't watched him play a whole lot. Detroit does really, really need linebacker help but can he play in a cover 2?
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I agree they need help he is a great player. As long as his neck holds up he should be a big upgrade.
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02-12-2008, 02:46 PM
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Is that for real???
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Its in reference to the title which is missing an l.
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Well any Linebacker would help. I just hope he doesn't come with a huge contract.
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02-12-2008, 02:59 PM
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Uhhhhhh.... why didn't they do this before last season?
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He should be cheap
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good, not much of a cap hit then, plus we get an experienced linebacker. Seems like a solid move.
Which is why I doubt it'll happen.
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I would love it. Should've happened last year, and it would eliminate a major early draft need.
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While they are giving second chances, they should give Morgan at OLB shot too. Then by week three the Lions will be back to Ernie Simms and two other guys.
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02-12-2008, 04:14 PM
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Wilson would be great in the Lions defense.
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02-12-2008, 04:21 PM
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There is no way that he could possible make them any worse so, its a good move
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Al is a great leader and player he will make that D alot better
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02-12-2008, 04:32 PM
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Wilson failed his physical with the giants i think he was being traded or something, but he failed it and i haven't heard anything about him in a year except this.
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I wanted the Titans to take a chance on him so badly.
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Its amazing how these veteran linebackers all of a sudden just disapear in the league, I was surprised Wilson didn't catch on with a team last season... I think he can still play and contribute in the league
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He didn't play last year because he couldn't pass a physical. His neck was screwed up pretty bad.
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Dude is a straight beast vs the run but doesn't Det run the cover two if so I don't know if that would be a good fit I would like to see him play with some team.
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i have a saying with old free agents:
"that was then, this is now"
cliche, I know, but its true. this man couldn't pass a physical last year, and is aging. his time is in all likelihood, up. getting him and assuming you "plugged in a hole" at LB is the wrong move. chances are he'll be on IR sooner than later, and youre back to square one.
with LB being one of the easier positions to fill via the draft, they shouldn't waste their money. not to mention hes not the perfect fit as a Cover 2 MIKE.
A team like the Cowboys would be a better fit. They have depth at LB, can use some improvement at ILB, and desperately need veteran leadership. Hed be worth the gamble for them, not for Detroit.
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