Contracts and Evaluation of the linebackers:
Stephen Tulloch UFA MLB
Best middle linebacker since Earl Holmes got hurt. Played well in both phases. He had 3 picks and 5PBU. I would try to re-sign him for 2 years. He has miles on those shoulders. We need a speed guy at will backer.
DeAndre Levy RFA OLB
I thought he was on the brink of being a very good player this year and that did not happen. He looked slow and did not match up in nickel packages. Probably best suited for a backup swing guy.
Justin Durant SLB 1 year left
Improvement over Julian Peterson. Had his worst game against the Saints. Played great at times this season and replaced Levy in the nickel package.
Bobby Carpenter UFA SLB
Hero of the Cowboys game but fell off after that. Struggled when Durant was hurt against Atlanta and San Fran. Best suited as a back up and special teams guy.
Ashlee Palmer RFA MLB
Swing inside backer who played well special teams. Showed he could be a NFL backer replacing Peterson last season. Will be resigned to back up Tulloch.
Doug Hogue 3 years left Will LB
Started off slow but really improved on special teams. Can he play backer? Time will tell.
Isaiah Ekejuba UFA OLB
Veteran special teams guy. Limited ability to play backer. When he was hurt special teams suffered. Unlikely to be back.
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