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Originally Posted by IowaHawkeyeChief
I don't think they will carry 4 RBs... they would probably keep Gore , over Thompson if they did. I also think they keep Blythe, he looked really good at Center/Guard and is cheap. I could see them keeping Keys or one of the other safeties with Tyrann's contract coming due and carrying only 4 LB's.
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Gore got carries against 3rd stringers. Thompson got more against 2nd string and he's been here. I don't think they keep Gore over Thompson on the 53 just looking at it more objectively. That's kind of painful to say, given I really don't like Thompson much, or at all for that matter. If they keep Gore instead, I'm totally good with that.
Blythe had that hernia surgery so who knows for sure when he'll be back and have the core strength. I think LDT is a bit more known with a broken hand and healing time. It's a tough call. LDT has been a solid starter here and has a guaranteed salary whereas Blythe doesn't.
Keeping 4 LBs is a dangerous proposition. I wouldn't worry much about if Tyrann isn't renewed. A guy like Key will see the field as much on the 53 as he would on the PS, which is zero. The decision on a 5th safety, 6th CB, or 5th LB in whatever combination likely comes down most to STs value which is why I could see O'Daniel making it again, even though I like Cobb more as a player. I think it's a reason BoPete could make it too. Tough choices on that front this year but I think it has nothing to do with Tyrann's future.