Eagles released SLB Mychal Kendricks. Kendricks was designated as a post-June 1 release, clearing $6 million in cap space while leaving behind $1.6 million in dead money. The move comes after the Eagles (again) failed to find a trade partner for their two-down thumper. (rotoworld) PFF's 9th best LB last year, off last years Superbowl winner. Also checked out by Fins when we got Alonso.... He filled in at middle linebacker last season when Jordan Hicks was injured and played 726 snaps. He had 77 tackles, two sacks and six pass breakups in 15 games with 13 starts. Money an issue ? Eagles were looking at about 5.85 mil. Know we just got a couple rookies but an experienced proven guy might not hurt....
If this was before the draft I would have kicked the tires, but now we have resources invested in the rookies and McMillen, we’ve got young players we need to put on the field to see what they’ve got. Also he seems to be against the faster coverage-linebacker model we are moving to.
The Phins still need depth at the LB spot, they also need quality on all the LB spots and they need experience there. Baker, McMillan, McCray, Polling - they all are rookies in the NFL! Anthony is also on his rookie contract - the only experienced LB is Kiko. But Kiko struggled last season - as mostly the LB squad did - and if a player like Kendricks is available, the Phins have to use the opportunity to sign him. Just to mention this defense: DTs Spence, Philipps, Godcheaux, Taylor DEs Quinn, Wake, Harris, Hayes, Branch LBs Kendricks, McMillan, Baker, Kiko, Anthony, McCray, Polling S Jones, McDonald, Aikens, Fitzpatrick CBs Howard, Fitzpatrick, Tankersley, Lippett, Davis, Armstrong that would be one of the defenses, which will improve in the league. Last year ESPN ranked the defense at 16 in total yards conceeded (16 against the pass and 14 against the run). They only lost Suh (okay, they also lost Timmons...) but gained Spence, Quinn, Kendricks (if he signs), McMillan, Baker, Fitzpatrick and Lippett back on the field. Mychal Kendricks is that brick which is needed to build a wall. With him, the defense will heavily improve in quality and depth. The Phins have the cap space in June - what else shall they use it for? Just sign him!
I know there will be members of the front office that will want to give chances to the linebackers they have. There will also be members of the front office trying to pick up the phone the minute they hear Mychal Kendricks is available. Tough call. Kendricks and Miami have been the subject of trade rumors it seems like every year.
Free agent LB Mychal Kendricks has left his Vikings visit without a contract. Kendricks' brother Eric featured prominently in the Vikings' recruiting efforts, but he's still slipping out without a deal. Kendricks will next visit the Raiders. If he escapes Oakland, it will be to Cleveland. Kendricks hopes to have a decision by the end of the week. rotoworld ....Tues 5/29 Is he really no longer in the picture for us ?......why because we got Kiko lol, more unproven rookies, unknown health of McMil...Anthony ? or what we don't need help stopping the run.......We should be all over this IMO...
Would be nice if the Vikings reunite both Eric and Mychal. As they could give the other 31 teams a run for the money.
Kendricks left Minnesota unaware if the Vikings made him an offer... He said he wants to sign with a team that wants to give him a " big role " " I'm trying to be in a situation where I can play a big role and really contribute, " Kendricks said Damn wish we needed a LB..... oh wait WE DO NEED A LB ! (he'd be our best at this point)...Bush "we need more from Kiko...lol we wouldn't even need Kiko be icing on the cake, also if McMillan has a setback ,,,,,,covered We need more THAN Kiko......and who's falling in our lap ??? we may be sorry if we blow this...........JMO...
Don't we have enough linebackers that cant cover? Why is this upsetting you so much that we aren't interested?
Because I'd like to see us good again....It has been awhile you know... Kendricks is as good or better at coverage as whatever we had playing LB. plus if not mistaken stopping the run, some of wisdom feel, is also a pretty important aspect of the game that one should consider if wanting to achieve any level of successful . Also do feel the staff is somewhat sensitive to what we have now being run upon. Kendricks also has speed.... Hopefully one of the faster rookies drafted (Baker) will be capable at some point to help fill that need. We also have 3 safeties maybe TJ modification can help if used properly. We have the potential to pickup a young still 27 quality LB who is better than average in what he's done, wants to show and do more and as you yourself point out OUR LB don't exactly bring fear to our opponents. Kendricks brings that potential to the table. And for the level of upgrade it would bring to our team in my mind a no brainer......JMO...plus he'd be here for several years unlike Kiko and probably his last year (if we are lucky) Who do we have that even come close to him ? who's actually played atleast one play in a real NFL game. We need help at DT and LB..... Heres one of them and a pretty good one at that.....
Mychal Kendricks‘ left his visit with the Raiders on Wednesday without signing a deal, as Vic Tafur of The Athletic tweets. With that in mind, Kendricks’ next scheduled visit the Browns .....