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SoDak Bronco · 02-12-2009, 08:48 AM

If this guy is released do you think he can play in the 3-4? I think it is worth a look..Thoughts??

Falcons To Release Brooking?
From Dan Parr of ProFootballWeekly.com:

We hear Falcons WLB Keith Brooking is likely to be released before Feb. 23, when sources say he’s due a $1 million bonus. The Falcons’ offseason plans include revamping their defense — they are looking to add speed and fresh legs to a unit that ranked 24th last season. The 33-year-old has slowed down considerably in recent years, and it appears the club is ready to replace him after 11 seasons. Brooking has a large cap figure of $8.3 million for the 2009 season and while releasing Brooking, who went to Georgia Tech before spending his entire career with the Falcons, would be an unpopular move with the team’s fan base, GM Thomas Dimitroff won’t bring him back unless a significant pay cut is involved. We hear Brooking still thinks he can play and will explore options with other teams if he’s let go.

Smiling Assassin27 · 02-12-2009, 08:49 AM

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The 33-year-old has slowed down considerably in recent years,

This is all that is relevant. Pass.

Traveler · 02-12-2009, 09:02 AM

Hell No! Falcon fans can't wait till he's gone. He's on the the wrong side a mediocre career.

TonyR · 02-12-2009, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Smiling Assassin27

This is all that is relevant. Pass.

You may be right but you also may be VERY wrong. The Pats defense somehow thrived with slow, old players at the LB position (Seau, Bruschi, Vrabel). So don't completly rule players like Brooking out. We're not going to have kids at every position.

Kaylore · 02-12-2009, 09:12 AM

Brooking has been terrible in recent years. Falcons fans think he's the worst linebacker on the field. We don't need him here.

Drek · 02-12-2009, 09:18 AM

He's lost more than a few steps and has been a career 4-3 MLB. I don't see any benefit even as a backup. Our new Asst. LB coach could probably contribute more on the field than Brooking could in the 3-4.

TonyR · 02-12-2009, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Kaylore

Brooking has been terrible in recent years.

Yeah, I'm not advocating Brooking specifically but more pointing out that we can't automatically rule out vets who are on the wrong side of the career hill. You're not going to totally rebuild a defense successfully with young guys and top flight FA's. So some Brooking type players here and there are possible. Seau, among others, was certainly considered "washed up" before the Pats effectively plugged him in.

Smiling Assassin27 · 02-12-2009, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by TonyR

You may be right but you also may be VERY wrong. The Pats defense somehow thrived with slow, old players at the LB position (Seau, Bruschi, Vrabel). So don't completly rule players like Brooking out. We're not going to have kids at every position.

Point taken. I was speaking specifically about Brooking. Of course there are viable vets that will be available that any team would be foolish to ignore. Brooking had a few really nice years but, like Kaylore, I really watched him decline last year.

Kaylore · 02-12-2009, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by TonyR

Yeah, I'm not advocating Brooking specifically but more pointing out that we can't automatically rule out vets who are on the wrong side of the career hill. You're not going to totally rebuild a defense successfully with young guys and top flight FA's. So some Brooking type players here and there are possible. Seau, among others, was certainly considered "washed up" before the Pats effectively plugged him in.

I don't think anyone is against the general concept of bringing in an aged vet to help out. I think most people here are suggesting Brooking himself is done and not worth it here.

vancejohnson82 · 02-12-2009, 09:44 AM

any time a team is willing to eat money to get rid of someone....stay away

Kaylore · 02-12-2009, 10:28 AM

I will say if he came in for the vet minimum I wouldn't mind at all.

TheReverend · 02-12-2009, 10:59 AM

Even if he were at the top of his game...

We already have plenty of talented YOUNG OLB prospects we're HOPING will pan out on the inside of a 3-4 when the time comes. Why the **** would we want to grab an older version and hope?

Draft Rey.

Kaylore · 02-12-2009, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by TheReverend

Draft Rey.

That kind of surprises me coming from you. Rey is exactly what we don't need: A super athlete that can't think for himself.

TheReverend · 02-12-2009, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Kaylore

That kind of surprises me coming from you. Rey is exactly what we don't need: A super athlete that can't think for himself.

I think the circumstances of his "limitations" are greatly exaggerrated on the board. Just my opinion. Also keep in mind I'm a huge USC hater and rarely miss the opportunity to knock anyone of their players or staff aside from pete carroll.

Kaylore · 02-12-2009, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by TheReverend

I think the circumstances of his "limitations" are greatly exaggerrated on the board. Just my opinion. Also keep in mind I'm a huge USC hater and rarely miss the opportunity to knock anyone of their players or staff aside from pete carroll.

I hate USC too and I'd feel much more comfortable with Mathews or Cushing before Ray.

TheReverend · 02-12-2009, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Kaylore

I hate USC too and I'd feel much more comfortable with Mathews or Cushing before Ray.

I'm not particularly fond of either.

Los Broncos · 02-12-2009, 11:29 AM

No, stick with the young movement.

Great13 · 02-12-2009, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Traveler

Hell No! Falcon fans can't wait till he's gone. He's on the the wrong side a mediocre career.

Couldn't have said it better myself.

eddie mac · 02-12-2009, 12:43 PM

If you're gonna suggest a LB that's the wrong side of 30 why not a guy who's played in a 3-4 system for 1/2 his career like Zach Thomas

SoDak Bronco · 02-12-2009, 01:13 PM

I didn't say to sign him, I said it is worth a look. geez

DENVERDUI55 · 10-19-2012, 08:23 PM

Funny he is our starting MLB now 3 years later.

broncocalijohn · 10-19-2012, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by SoDak Bronco

If this guy is released do you think he can play in the 3-4? I think it is worth a look..Thoughts??

Falcons To Release Brooking?
From Dan Parr of ProFootballWeekly.com:

We hear Falcons WLB Keith Brooking is likely to be released before Feb. 23, when sources say he’s due a $1 million bonus. The Falcons’ offseason plans include revamping their defense — they are looking to add speed and fresh legs to a unit that ranked 24th last season. The 33-year-old has slowed down considerably in recent years, and it appears the club is ready to replace him after 11 seasons. Brooking...........

Funny that he is now taking time away from your state's hero, Joe Mays.

Jetland · 10-19-2012, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by TheReverend

I'm not particularly fond of either.

more of this please

BRILLIANT!!!

TheReverend · 10-19-2012, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Jetland

more of this please

BRILLIANT!!!

Ugh. That's pretty brutal

DENVERDUI55 · 10-20-2012, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by TheReverend

I'm not particularly fond of either.

Oops on all 3 accounts. Rey's limitations well they were true. I don't think anyone thought Matthews would be the best of the bunch.

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02-12-2009, 09:02 AM	#3
Traveler Traveling Man! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 4,410 Adopt-a-Bronco: Ryan Clady	Hell No! Falcon fans can't wait till he's gone. He's on the the wrong side a mediocre career.

02-12-2009, 09:12 AM	#5
Kaylore 6-37, Raider fans. Yummy birds and snow! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ceti Alpha V Posts: 41,037 Adopt-a-Bronco: Wesley Duke	Brooking has been terrible in recent years. Falcons fans think he's the worst linebacker on the field. We don't need him here.

02-12-2009, 09:18 AM	#6
Drek Ring of Famer Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 12,315	He's lost more than a few steps and has been a career 4-3 MLB. I don't see any benefit even as a backup. Our new Asst. LB coach could probably contribute more on the field than Brooking could in the 3-4.

02-12-2009, 09:44 AM	#10
vancejohnson82 Drama and Mediocrity I'm Afraid of Ty Law Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Newark, NJ Posts: 5,990 Adopt-a-Bronco: DJ	any time a team is willing to eat money to get rid of someone....stay away

02-12-2009, 10:28 AM	#11
Kaylore 6-37, Raider fans. Yummy birds and snow! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ceti Alpha V Posts: 41,037 Adopt-a-Bronco: Wesley Duke	I will say if he came in for the vet minimum I wouldn't mind at all.

02-12-2009, 10:59 AM	#12
TheReverend www.PatrickTurley.org ^ buy this... twice Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 32,987 Adopt-a-Bronco: Mike Shanahan	Even if he were at the top of his game... We already have plenty of talented YOUNG OLB prospects we're HOPING will pan out on the inside of a 3-4 when the time comes. Why the **** would we want to grab an older version and hope? Draft Rey.

02-12-2009, 11:29 AM	#17
Los Broncos Ring of farmers Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Anaheim Hills, Santa Ana Mountains CA Posts: 18,766 Adopt-a-Bronco: Ryan Clady	No, stick with the young movement.

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eddie mac Ireland's No1 Bronco Eddie Mac 87 gone but never forgott Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: IRELAND Posts: 15,572 Adopt-a-Bronco: Rod Smith	If you're gonna suggest a LB that's the wrong side of 30 why not a guy who's played in a 3-4 system for 1/2 his career like Zach Thomas

02-12-2009, 01:13 PM	#20
SoDak Bronco Lace em' up and lets go!! Von Miller aka QB Killa Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: South Dakota Posts: 4,132 Adopt-a-Bronco: Robert Ayers	I didn't say to sign him, I said it is worth a look. geez

10-19-2012, 08:23 PM	#21
DENVERDUI55 Drunk on Arrival! New to the Forum Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 3,157 Adopt-a-Bronco: Montee Ball	Funny he is our starting MLB now 3 years later.