Free Agent Linebackers

[Eazy-E]

Panthers are obviously in need of some depth at the linebacker position. I would think at least 1 or 2 guys will be brought in via free agency. Who are some realistic players we could potentially bring in?

I would like to see if we could bring in Manny Lawson. He signed a one year deal last year and has not been resigned by the Bengals. He used to play in San Fran's 3-4 and played in a 4-3 last year so he seems to be just what Rivera is looking for.

I also wouldn't mind taking a look at Erin Henderson and Ernie Sims.

[Double34Trouble28]

Ernie Sims is cursed.

[KillerKat]

http://walterfootball.com/freeagents2012OLB.php

[Riverboat Ron]

Wouldn't mind taking a shot on Erin Henderson if the price is right and we aren't looking to address WLB in the draft.

[mick eye]

Wesley "Lumberjack" Woodyard. WLB that could start if / when TD disappoints.

[Donald LaFell]

Tavares Gooden would bring us closer to reuniting the 7th flo' crew

[d-run]

Wesley "Lumberjack" Woodyard. WLB that could start if / when TD disappoints.

Woodyard would be a great signing and I hope Fox is dumb enough to let him walk.

http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_19539849

[LinvilleGorge]

My preference would be:

1. Henderson

2. Woodyard

3. Lawson

[panthers55]

We don't need just depth, we need guys who can start if and when they are needed. And I think they might be unless things go better than expected. And lets be honest, when is the last time that we got a bunch of breaks and haven't had many injuries.

[JawnyBlaze]

I want Erin Henderson. Hard. I think he's a soon-to-be star (as much as a 4-3 OLB can be).

[MHS831]

Wesley "Lumberjack" Woodyard. WLB that could start if / when TD disappoints.

This is the best option and he is a starting-caliber OLB--just stuck behind a stud in Denver.

[jayflip]

This is the best option and he is a starting-caliber OLB--just stuck behind a stud in Denver.

This is the kind of signing the Panthers make too. Not a big splash, just a mere ripple.

[Argus Plexus]

None of them are from San Diego, so I wouldn't hold my breath if I were you.

[MadHatter]

I want Erin Henderson. Hard. I think he's a soon-to-be star (as much as a 4-3 OLB can be).

"The Vikings are discussing a two- or three-year contract with free agent WLB Erin Henderson.

Minnesota is seriously interested in retaining Henderson to book end SLB Chad Greenway. The Vikings also need a new middle linebacker, although Jasper Brinkley is an in-house option. Henderson, just a one-year starter and two-down defender last season, shouldn't command more than $3-4 million per year. "

http://www.1500espn.com/sportswire/If_Vikings_get_their_way_Erin_Henderson_wont_hit_freeagent_market030612

Doubt he hits the open market