That’s a big statement. Comparing Sabby to Lynch is a little much. I like Sabby and think he can succeed, but he needs the smarts Lynch had…basically he needs to know when a big hit isn’t necessary. I get just as frustrated watching Major Wright do the same thing for UF sometimes. Both guys love the big hit and there’s nothing wrong with that, but they need to grow when it comes to the rest of the game.

What have you seen that makes you think Sabby is “as good as John Lynch” or will be someday? That’s extremely high praise you’re dishing out without, in my opinion, a proper basis.

I think he has the ability to be a top NFL strong safety, but like I said he still needs to learn and stay the backup for another year or so.

First of all, the Bucs will have a stack of cash and some key positions to consider filling next year through free agency first. If Jeff Garcia is back, a 3rd arm will grow out of my ass. No chance. The only QB under contract for next year put of the current top 3 is Brian Griese. Arrrrgggghhhh!!!!!! Are we ready to commit this early to Josh Johnson for next year? No. The team MUST get somebody in here more capable than Griese. Griese is a good backup, but not starter material. They need to more than kick the tires on a guy like Matt Cassel. WR is still a concern and the pass rush has still sucked, so an impact guy needs to be sought. Depth at D-Tackle should be addressed.

Where does Phillips fit into this pyramid of need in the Bucs’ minds? I really don’t know, but, in my mind, based on other considerations, signing Phillips isn’t just even as easy as asking how he’s gonna hold up down the line.

For argument’s sake, if we’re talking about this in a vacuum and it’s just determining risk based on a series of prior similar injuries, I think you take the risk, unless team medical officials say he’s got a chronic issue that will be could be a major risk. So far, even though it seems convenient to point to similar injuries and infer he’s got a chronic problem, I haven’t heard anything to that effect. If he has a chronic injury, then no, he probably isn’t worth the risk… depending on the asking price and the Bucs available cash.

Then again, for argument’s sake, if he’s got a serious, chronic medical condition that will limit his ability to stay on the field, what makes you think someone will shell out a crazy figure for him? Salary cap and other needs will limit other teams just like it will the Bucs.