Cards Sign ILB Mack Wilson

[Dayman]

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[az jam]

The Patriots will reportedly have some competition if they hope to re-sign one of their top defensive players from the 2023 season.

Patriots linebacker Mack Wilson plans on testing the free-agent market this week, according to Mark Daniels of MassLive. Per Daniels, New England has been working to sign Wilson before the free-agency bidding officially begins, issuing a “competitive 3-year offer”.”

Wilson, 26, could be a coveted target for several teams this spring thanks to his coverage skills and strong performance during the 2023 season. Over 17 games last season, Wilson recorded 37 tackles, 3.5 sacks, four QB hits and two forced fumbles.

As noted by Daniels, Pro Football Focus gave Wilson an 86.9 coverage grade in 2023 — one of the top marks among NFL linebackers last year.

 

[BigDavis75]

Wait I thought we were supposed to spend first round draft picks on these type of players?

 

[oaken1]

Queue the complaints regarding off ball linebackers in 4...3....2....

 

[kerouac9]

Seems like Krys Barnes probably isn't coming back. This signing doesn't do much for me. Between Wilson and White we're spending $11M+ at off-ball linebacker.

 

[Proximo]

I like this guys highlight real. He plays a bit like Reddick.

 

[Solar7]

Off-ball linebacker, no shock... but whatever. If it means we can stop drafting there over and over again for a bit, I'd be happy.

 

[Garthshort]

Seems like Krys Barnes probably isn't coming back. This signing doesn't do much for me. Between Wilson and White we're spending $11M+ at off-ball linebacker.

And that means we won't have enough cash to pay............? I have no idea how good he is, but the money spent is the least of my concern. A NYG fan and friend just told me that the Giants are paying Brian Burns $150M. So I can live with $15M.

 

[Mulli]

Seems like Krys Barnes probably isn't coming back. This signing doesn't do much for me. Between Wilson and White we're spending $11M+ at off-ball linebacker.

Oh no!

 

[Cbus cardsfan]

And that means we won't have enough cash to pay............? I have no idea how good he is, but the money spent is the least of my concern. A NYG fan and friend just told me that the Giants are paying Brian Burns $150M. So I can live with $15M.

87 mill guaranteed for Burns. Thats 17 mill/year. I’d take that. Probably bigger salary first few years so it might be more but he’ll never see 150.
Only gave up pick 39 and a 5th. Great trade for Giants.

Panthers are a mess. They reportedly were offered 2 firsts last year from the Rams for Burns and turned it down.

 

[Solar7]

Seems like Krys Barnes probably isn't coming back. This signing doesn't do much for me. Between Wilson and White we're spending $11M+ at off-ball linebacker.

I just got a notification he re-signed on a 1-year deal.

 

[Krangodnzr]

Seems like Krys Barnes probably isn't coming back. This signing doesn't do much for me. Between Wilson and White we're spending $11M+ at off-ball linebacker.

Or almost half as much as the Ravens are spending on Roquan Smith.

 

[BACH]

This is a highly underrated signing. High High praises from Patriots as a 3rd down LB

 

[SoonerLou]

No flashbacks in practice

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[blindseyed]

Queue the complaints regarding off ball linebackers in 4...3....2....

Nailed it...lol

 

[JohnnyCakes]

Nailed it...lol

yup

Its actually trending as a position of need and the NFL offenses are shorter passes. Hence the safeties getting cut by everyone right and left.

 

[football karma]

Seems like Krys Barnes probably isn't coming back. This signing doesn't do much for me. Between Wilson and White we're spending $11M+ at off-ball linebacker.

i dont know if this is the right way to look at it, but:

including Krys Barnes at $1mm per -- the $12mm is ~4.7% of the cap. 3 players of 53 is 5.7% of the roster.

with QB being a crazy % (Kyler is 20% of the cap) and you need to lower at nearly every other position, but it doesnt seem out of bounds to me.

 

[Crimson Warrior]

No flashbacks in practice

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LOL! K1 erased him!

Thanks for posting that SoonerLou!

 

[BritCard]

I think this is my favorite of all the deals just because of the price. Very good price for a guy with 77 career starts and 109 career games that just turned 26 in the last month.

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[Mulli]

Vance Joseph would put him at safety. I mean OLB. I mean....

 

[Harry]

This guy can cover. Should be useful stopping TEs better than Cards did last season. More and more the TE position is a major component of passing attacks.

 

[Ronin]

Report: Arizona Cardinals Agree to Terms with Breakout Linebacker

The Arizona Cardinals continue to add to their defense, by adding former New England Patriots breakout linebacker Mack Wilson to the front seven. Wilson and the Cardinals agreed to a 3 year deal worth up to $15 million, with $12.75 million guaranteed.

www.yardbarker.com

 

[GatorAZ]

Good signing. I’m still a sucker for good LB’s.

 

[kerouac9]

Good signing. I’m still a sucker for good LB’s.

But how do you feel about Az Cardinal LBs?

 

[GatorAZ]

But how do you feel about Az Cardinal LBs?

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