Extension for Karlos Dansby Seems Unlikely

Darren Urban throws a wet blanket on your weekend with two stories about Karlos Dansby's extension, or more accurately the complete lack thereof. The deadline for a deal is July 15th and Cardinals GM, Rod Graves, finally said today that it's unlikely that they'll meet that deadline. That of course means that Dansby will be a free agent after this season and it's very likely that the Cardinals will have to shell out a boat load of money to retain him (and even them some other team will likely steal him with crazy, monopoly money).

We've pretty much known that getting him under contract was a long shot but it still hurts to see it in black and white.

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Dang...

Now I’m wondering what the position will look like next year — will Hayes take over Dansby’s spot? Or should we expect him to stay at his position and see someone new move in? Is it more likely for Hobson, Highsmith or Togafau to step up next year, or for them to bring in a free agent or rookie?

This puts the entire LB corps up in the air next year with the exception of Hayes, to my mind. Two rookies and a handful of players at retirement-age (a couple already past it, frankly) could mean anything?

by tw3kr on Jul 10, 2009 5:02 PM MDT reply actions

I'm fine with...

Brown, Highsmith, Togafau & Davis next year. Young, hungry and cheap.

Life's too short. Be a fan. Magic, Cards and Rays! What a winning combo.

by hevchv on Jul 10, 2009 8:26 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions

+2 years in the same system.

Life's too short. Be a fan. Magic, Cards and Rays! What a winning combo.

by hevchv on Jul 10, 2009 8:27 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions

If those 4 could hold their own as starters

that would be the epitome of strong drafting and development within a franchise. Only I would not disregard Hayes at this point.

by AJ BirdWatcher on Jul 11, 2009 7:30 AM MDT up reply actions

+1

Hayes becomes invaluable if that scenario plays out. At this point, none of those four are considered starters so if they turned out to be an effective unit one season from now that wouldn’t just be the epitome of strong drafting and development as much as it would be considered completely legendary.

by Long Beach on Jul 11, 2009 11:47 AM MDT up reply actions

I know, I know. Wishful thinking.

Its just a pipe dream. I just like the idea of young players and building thru the draft.

Life's too short. Be a fan. Magic, Cards and Rays! What a winning combo.

by hevchv on Jul 11, 2009 4:28 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions

Agreed

No doubt about the wisdom in that, hopefully there is a potential star in that batch.

by Long Beach on Jul 11, 2009 6:00 PM MDT up reply actions

I'm thinking there will be a free agent or two and 1st round pick spent on the LB corp

by CardsFan08 on Jul 10, 2009 11:44 PM MDT up reply actions

+1

Time to figure out who will be FA of note at ILB for next season.

We all leave footprints in the sands of time, just watch out for the discarded fish hooks!

by Hawkwind on Jul 11, 2009 9:54 AM MDT up reply actions

Some good options

The biggest name (outside of Dansby) ILB available will be Houston Texans’ DeMeco Ryans. Some others are Gary Brackett (Colts) and Kirk Morrison (Raiders). I’ll be curious to see if we go that route since free agency is something we typically wade, not dive, into. But I can’t imagine trying to fill Dansby’s spot in the draft for 2010.

by Long Beach on Jul 11, 2009 6:40 PM MDT up reply actions

ILB's next year

I could see us drafting an ILB in the first round next year and signing a older vet on a one year deal to bring him along slowly. Or, I could also see them moving Haggans inside for a year while a young early round pick learns the ropes for the beginning of the season or the whole season.

Of the guys you mentioned, Gary Brackett is too small for the 3-4, he’s just like Derrick Brooks in that he’s an undersized Tampa-2 backer. Ryans actually probably will not be a free agent next year b/c if there’s no new CBA, he’ll still be a RFA since he’ll only have 4 accrued seasons. If he were avaliable though, he’d get a bigger deal than Dansby. Morrison is actually in the same boat as Ryans b/c he’ll only have five seasons under his belt.

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by Bezekira on Jul 12, 2009 5:31 AM MDT up reply actions

I’m thinking along the same lines. Pick up a 1st round LB and sign a vet to a 1-2 year and allow the rookie to come grow into the position. Though moving Haggans inside and maybe getting an OLB FA does sound pretty good.

by CardsFan08 on Jul 12, 2009 11:57 AM MDT up reply actions

Hey Long Beach, where were you able to find the FA LBs for 2010?

by CardsFan08 on Jul 12, 2009 11:55 AM MDT up reply actions

Link

I knew it off the top of my head…

Here’s the link

http://walterfootball.com/freeagentscontracts.php

by Long Beach on Jul 12, 2009 12:10 PM MDT up reply actions

Thanks!

by CardsFan08 on Jul 13, 2009 4:03 PM MDT up reply actions

The Bright Side...

More money available to get Boldin done.

I can’t fault KD for wanting to maximize income opportunities for him and his family. The only thing I hope for is that he is taking this position with love still in his heart for his teammates, the Cardinal organization and its fans (and that he’ll play his butt off this coming season and try to get his first Super Bowl ring as a Cardinal).

GBR

by jeffgollin@aol.com on Jul 11, 2009 8:35 AM MDT reply actions