Postion Battles: ILB (Updated: 8.19.,11)

I think 5 are kept, Bowman, Grant, McKillop and Costanzo with Willis.

Keep Parys(Even tho I dont), Brooks, Aldon and then Applewhite and we are set at LB.

Im holding out hope for McKillop but doesnt sound like he is fully recovered yet from his injury. We're gonna raid someones cuts or PS for the 5th guy, and possibly the 4th if they think McKillop can clear waivers but dont remember if he is eligible anymore.

After Willis and Bowman, it appears that Larry Grant is firmly entrenched as the 3rd ILB. Right now the 4th spot is going to come down to Kristick and Costanzo. I prefer Kristick because he has shown some ability to contribute on defense with the 2nd unit, and he is a good special teams player. I don't think Costanzo brings anything to the table other than his special teams ability. Brad Seely might insist on reserving a spot on the 53-man roster for Costanzo though.

Unfortunately, it's going to be very difficult for McKillop to make the team. He showed some promise his rookie year, but I have a hard time seeing him beat Kristick or Costanzo for the 4th spot. Keeping him as a 5th ILB seems like overkill at that spot, he would be inactive every week. We need that roster spot to strengthen another positional group.