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joecrisp · 06-02-2004, 09:47 PM

Gildon would definitely add some quality veteran depth, but at what price?

I'm sure Gregg Williams would love to have another solid linebacker to throw in the mix. It would give him some more flexibility in his use of Arrington and Washington as defensive ends-- perhaps he could sub-in Gildon as a DE and that would allow Arrington or Washington to stay upright at LB on passing downs? Williams could run a 3-4 more effectively with a corps of Washington, Barrow, Gildon and Arrington. I could see Williams pulling a Belichick move and having everybody on the front seven just shifting around until the offense gets set.

Gildon's getting old, but his veteran leadership-- like that of Barrow-- will pull this defense together, and he should still be able to provide a meaningful contribution on the field for a couple more years. As with all such veteran free agent acquisitions, as long as he doesn't create a cap mess, I think he'd be a good pickup.

06-02-2004, 09:47 PM	#4
joecrisp The Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Charlottesville, VA Age: 49 Posts: 1,501	Gildon would definitely add some quality veteran depth, but at what price? I'm sure Gregg Williams would love to have another solid linebacker to throw in the mix. It would give him some more flexibility in his use of Arrington and Washington as defensive ends-- perhaps he could sub-in Gildon as a DE and that would allow Arrington or Washington to stay upright at LB on passing downs? Williams could run a 3-4 more effectively with a corps of Washington, Barrow, Gildon and Arrington. I could see Williams pulling a Belichick move and having everybody on the front seven just shifting around until the offense gets set. Gildon's getting old, but his veteran leadership-- like that of Barrow-- will pull this defense together, and he should still be able to provide a meaningful contribution on the field for a couple more years. As with all such veteran free agent acquisitions, as long as he doesn't create a cap mess, I think he'd be a good pickup.