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Originally Posted by Hoover
Moving on from Gay was the right move. You can’t tie up a bunch of money in your LB core. They will sign Bolton, Chenal is on a rookie deal, and Tranquil provides you great depth and really not much drop off from Gay. Win/win.
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I don't disagree, but re-signing Gay doesn't 'tie up a bunch of money'. He was awfully cheap.
Once the market failed to materialize, I'd have loved to bring him back. I just don't think Chenal is up for a Sam role. He's too stiff in space. I think as a run defender he's possibly an upgrade on Gay but I really do get nervous about seeing him more than maybe 40% of the snaps and that's not the case with Gay.
If Bolton and Tranquill stay healthy, it's probably no big deal. But neither of those guys are pictures of health - any injury that forces Chenal into a 3-down role will be a real problem (and at that point I think we see a LOT of 3-safety looks with Hicks playing hybrid LB).