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[QUOTE="sutomcat, post: 2104375, member: 27"]
Given the experience we have returning at LB, I agree this ordinarily wouldn't make sense.  But remember, Valdez has 2 years of experience playing in this scheme.  He is someone the staff knows better than the players on the team right now.  There is reason to expect he could come in and make a difference immediately.

From what I have seen, Valdez is the real deal.  144 tackles is extraordinary.  He made 20 tackles in a single game. He brings great raw speed, a nose for the football and a lot of experience to the table.  If we have a chance to get him, I think we have to do it.

If all it costs is playing Zaire with some reps at another LB position this spring, I think you have to do it.

But you can't promise Valdez he is going to start.  You promise everyone the best 3 LBs will play.  And keep your word on that.  I don't think there is any way Zaire isn't going to start...the real question is would he or Valdez move?  But you have to make moves to get the best talent possible on the field.  Zaire and Parris should understand that and have no problem with it.
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