LB and TE positions -- what to make of these

[Ayt]

The lack of depth is glaring. Tracy White would step in as a starter at OLB if either Hawk or Pop got hurt. White, in mind, is a strict ST standout who shouldn't play in the regular unit; a Travis Jervey type guy. Bishop looked good in the preseason, but he also was slow to fill on many running plays and looked like a bit of a liability in coverage. He's not anywhere close to being ready to start.

Bubba looked much improved over last year and I've always liked Lee as a player, but how can we only have 2 TEs on the roster? If one goes down, it really limits your playbook.

I wonder if TT really plans to keep thinks like this all year. You'd think if he were going to fill a spot he would have done so after all the cuts. Perhaps he thinks a trade from a position of strength (DL, CB) is possible in the first few weeks after teams get a feel for what they really have on their rosters.

He's definitely rolling the dice by hording talent in the hopes that a desperate team comes calling in the next few weeks. A Frank Walker or Colin Cole could be a key rotational player for many teams, especially if those teams are hit by an injury or two.

[xTitan]

I agree that LB depth is a huge concern, more then any other on defense, 3 excellent starters and then nothing, I don't have any faith in Tracy White to be honest.

I was really impressed with the way Bubba Franks played after game #1, I think he easily outplayed Donald Lee (who i like) and is a much better blocker. Seemed to me Favre was using the preseason to develop a chemistry with the wr's and when he needed to really move the ball he went to Lee and Franks....I think Franks will have a bounce back year. It would be nice to have a 3rd TE, to bad Humphreys got hurt, I heard he worked very hard in the off season...perhaps the new FB can play some TE in an emegency.

[MickeyDavis]

Definitely concerns. Bishop looked great against other teams scrubs, he looked like a rookie against Tennessee in a starting role. Anything out of Bubba is a plus, I expect nothing.

[ReasonablySober]

Anyone know the status of these free agent LBs? My guess is if there were an injury to a LB we'd look to free agency:

Tommy Polley
Shelton Quarles
Orlando Huff
Peter Sirmon
Ike Reese
Al Singleton
Dexter Coakley