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SaintsFanForLife
02-12-2008, 02:22 PM
On Monday night, one of our moles in Motown spotted free-agent linebacker Al Wilson, prompting a conclusion that Wilson might be visiting with the Lions.

The Denver Post reports that a formal visit will occur on Tuesday.
SaintsFanForLife
02-12-2008, 02:25 PM
Do you think this is a good or bad move for the lions?
Crickett
02-12-2008, 02:26 PM
Glad to hear he's back in the game. Possibly.
fondoffilm
02-12-2008, 02:31 PM
Do you think this is a good or bad move for the lions?

They need all the help they can get at that position.
Go_Eagles77
02-12-2008, 02:33 PM
Who's Al Wison? Sorry you know someone was gonna say it lol
JPLUFF
02-12-2008, 02:35 PM
I haven't watched him play a whole lot. Detroit does really, really need linebacker help but can he play in a cover 2?
SaintsFanForLife
02-12-2008, 02:35 PM
They need all the help they can get at that position.

I agree they need help he is a great player. As long as his neck holds up he should be a big upgrade.
Jakey
02-12-2008, 02:46 PM
Who's Al Wison? Sorry you know someone was gonna say it lol

Is that for real???
Crickett
02-12-2008, 02:49 PM
Is that for real???

Its in reference to the title which is missing an l.
Addict
02-12-2008, 02:57 PM
Well any Linebacker would help. I just hope he doesn't come with a huge contract.
Vikes99ej
02-12-2008, 02:59 PM
Uhhhhhh.... why didn't they do this before last season?
Addict
02-12-2008, 03:02 PM
Uhhhhhh.... why didn't they do this before last season?

I give the answers to this question and many others in my new book "The Lions front office is completely insane".
SaintsFanForLife
02-12-2008, 03:04 PM
He should be cheap
Addict
02-12-2008, 03:12 PM
He should be cheap

good, not much of a cap hit then, plus we get an experienced linebacker. Seems like a solid move.

Which is why I doubt it'll happen.
asmitty45
02-12-2008, 03:21 PM
I would love it. Should've happened last year, and it would eliminate a major early draft need.
no love
02-12-2008, 03:48 PM
While they are giving second chances, they should give Morgan at OLB shot too. Then by week three the Lions will be back to Ernie Simms and two other guys.
Patriots16-0
02-12-2008, 04:14 PM
Wilson would be great in the Lions defense.
21ST
02-12-2008, 04:21 PM
There is no way that he could possible make them any worse so, its a good move
SaintsFanForLife
02-12-2008, 04:31 PM
Al is a great leader and player he will make that D alot better
BaLLiN
02-12-2008, 04:32 PM
Wilson failed his physical with the giants i think he was being traded or something, but he failed it and i haven't heard anything about him in a year except this.
Cashmoney
02-12-2008, 04:34 PM
I wanted the Titans to take a chance on him so badly.
energizerbunny
02-12-2008, 05:01 PM
Its amazing how these veteran linebackers all of a sudden just disapear in the league, I was surprised Wilson didn't catch on with a team last season... I think he can still play and contribute in the league
saintsfan912
02-12-2008, 05:10 PM
He didn't play last year because he couldn't pass a physical. His neck was screwed up pretty bad.
Splat
02-12-2008, 05:45 PM
Dude is a straight beast vs the run but doesn't Det run the cover two if so I don't know if that would be a good fit I would like to see him play with some team.
bigbluedefense
02-12-2008, 06:16 PM
i have a saying with old free agents:

"that was then, this is now"

cliche, I know, but its true. this man couldn't pass a physical last year, and is aging. his time is in all likelihood, up. getting him and assuming you "plugged in a hole" at LB is the wrong move. chances are he'll be on IR sooner than later, and youre back to square one.

with LB being one of the easier positions to fill via the draft, they shouldn't waste their money. not to mention hes not the perfect fit as a Cover 2 MIKE.

A team like the Cowboys would be a better fit. They have depth at LB, can use some improvement at ILB, and desperately need veteran leadership. Hed be worth the gamble for them, not for Detroit.
Ness
02-12-2008, 07:31 PM
Even if Detroit really needs a linebacker of his caliber, bigbluedefense is correct in his point about "that was then, this is now". If history has taught us anything in the NFL, it's that veterans that were once good, but now are aging/injury prone usually stay a shell of their former selfs. Detroit may be desperate, but I wouldn't make in the investment.
TacticaLion
02-12-2008, 07:33 PM
Uhhhhhh.... why didn't they do this before last season?
He just recently passed a physical (last month) to play again...

Wilson is a better player than any other player we have at the position (Lenon), so I encourage the signing. If anything, it can allow us to fill other positions until next year (Maualuga/Laurinaitis).
SaintsFanForLife
02-12-2008, 07:37 PM
I still think Al would be a great addition to any team. His leadership in itself is worth geving the guy a shot. I would take him in a hart beat for the Saints
Addict
02-13-2008, 03:56 AM
He just recently passed a physical (last month) to play again...

Wilson is a better player than any other player we have at the position (Lenon), so I encourage the signing. If anything, it can allow us to fill other positions until next year (Maualuga/Laurinaitis).

Paris 'Hilton' Lenon... yea he sucks.
Thunder&Lightning
02-13-2008, 09:12 AM
Dont think he can make that big of an impact anymore due to his age and injuries. But his leadership and knowledge for the game is enough to take a risk on him. He can be a mentor for ernie sims anyway.
SaintsFanForLife
02-13-2008, 09:18 AM
Dont think he can make that big of an impact anymore due to his age and injuries. But his leadership and knowledge for the game is enough to take a risk on him. He can be a mentor for ernie sims anyway.

Alot of young players need that. And I think he would be great even if he only plays as a situational LB.
urinemonkey
02-13-2008, 10:11 AM
I was hoping he'd come back to Denver.
SaintsFanForLife
02-13-2008, 10:14 AM
I was hoping he'd come back to Denver.

I Think they are happy with DJ williams in the middle. But I dont think he wants back on the team that cut him.
jth1331
02-13-2008, 10:17 AM
Wilson probably won't come back IMO.
He won't come cheap, because he probably has made enough money and if he were to come back, he would want to get paid a good amount for the risk he is taking. If he doesn't get the offer, he probably will retire.
Bronco fans will tell you that they saw something wrong during the 2006 season when he couldn't wrap people up. His shoulder and neck were BADLY messed up.
RAZERSAINTS
02-13-2008, 10:46 AM
Alot of young players need that. And I think he would be great even if he only plays as a situational LB.

Every team can use a leader like AL
SaintsFanForLife
02-13-2008, 10:48 AM
Every team can use a leader like AL

Yea I think he would be a good fit for the lions. They have some good young LB'ers that need a leader at that position