For the previous 4 seasons beneath former head coach Ron Rivera, the Washington Commanders largely uncared for the linebacker place. That’s odd, contemplating Rivera himself, together with former defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio, have been former NFL linebackers.
If the early days of free company are any indication, new Washington coach Dan Quinn has a distinct view on the place. After agreeing to phrases with former Panthers linebacker Frankie Luvu on Monday, the Commanders made their splashiest transfer but Wednesday, signing future Corridor of Fame linebacker Bobby Wagner to a one-year deal value as much as $8.5 million.
With Wagner, Luvu, and Jamin Davis within the fold, Washington’s linebacking group is pretty much as good because it’s been in years.
What did the NFL world consider the transfer? What about Commanders’ followers?
We took to Twitter to search out a few of the prime social media reactions to Wagner’s signing.
Dan Quinn was with Bobby Wagner in Seattle. So was LBs coach Ken Norton Jr. Now, they’re all collectively in Washington, because the #Commanders get an all-time good man and chief of their locker room. https://t.co/jEq51Teysh
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 13, 2024
Yessss! Bobby Wagner within the fold! #Commanders
We talked about this so much on Monday and a few critics thought it was loopy that I had the audacity to try to signal a 32 yr previous LB.
Made good sense, even with Luvu within the fold. @Team980 pic.twitter.com/fXJ0iQiNDE
— Chris Russell AKA the ðð! (@Russellmania621) March 13, 2024
The Commanders are signing Bobby Wagner to a one-year deal, by way of @Rapsheet.
ð33; Getting into his thirteenth season
ð Reuniting with Dan Quinn.
ð Profession-high 183 tackles final yr.
ð 9 Professional Bowls, 6 All-Professionals
ð Chief of males. Stud.— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) March 13, 2024
Bobby Wagner doesn’t come off the sector. He performed 98% of snaps final yr at 32 years previous. 99% the yr earlier than that. Particular dude. Future HOFer. pic.twitter.com/nCp09KC7AR
— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) March 13, 2024
Washington’s LB signings present some flexibility with what they will run. Wagner performed inside in a 3-4 with Seattle final yr. Previous to 2022 was a prime MLB in 4-3. Luvu can play inside in a 3-4 as properly. Davis can transfer round a bit.
— John Keim (@john_keim) March 13, 2024
What if, and listen to me out as a result of this can be a loopy concept, Dan Quinn and Joe Whitt Jr. used Jamin Davis extra as a move rusher?
What if Frankie Luvu and Jamin Davis moved in all places and the Bobby Wagner acquisition freed them as much as come downhill and hunt QBs extra usually. pic.twitter.com/Qx4aAvMYPu
— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) March 13, 2024
DQ considers Wagner the perfect linebacker he is ever coached. Needed him in Dallas previous two years. Now will get him in Washington. https://t.co/hssredx2Oe
— Ed Werder (@WerderEdESPN) March 13, 2024
Bobby Wagner has a bit of juice left. Had a career-high 183 tackles this final yr.
At minimal, he is a tone setter for the lockeroom. pic.twitter.com/MHEXIh5ysp
— George Carmi (@Gcarmi21) March 13, 2024
The Luvu and Wagner signings are optimistically reminding me of the Marcus Washington and London Fletcher signings from 20 years in the past
Everybody remembers Fletcher, however the Marcus Washington stays slept on. Performed virtually 5 robust seasons in DC. #HTTC
— T M (@reshmanuel) March 14, 2024
I really like the Bobby Wagner signing. He is a frontrunner, an alpha, a bodily tone-setter.
It is a one-year deal and there is by no means been a nasty one-year deal. Pay him $6M and let him get guys to the bottom.
— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) March 13, 2024
Welcome Bobby Wagner. This staff will certainly be a distinct squad!!!!
— Chick Hernandez (@MrChickSports) March 13, 2024
Bobby Wagner had 183 tackles and three.5 sacks final yr. Let that sink in! He was an ALL PRO, Probowler and the NFL chief in tackles final yr. For many who did not know. Massive time signing! His age would not matter. He is a mega STUD! #HTTC pic.twitter.com/nZJl932mUk
— Emmanuel Chokuba ð¥ (@MannyChokuba) March 13, 2024
You desire a chief within the locker room?
Right here comes Bobby Wagner.
Unbelievable get for this Washington Commanders franchise.
Professional Bowl. All-Professional. Winner. pic.twitter.com/S1txCjXigV
— Scott Abraham (@Scott7news) March 13, 2024
Wagner was an enormous get. Not solely can he nonetheless play, he’ll be a coach on the sector as properly. Effectively accomplished. #HTTC
— áIGGO 70 áá¼Iá ⢠ðð¤ð½ð§ (@karl_diesel) March 13, 2024
Whoa. That is fascinating. Discuss your tone setters.
This is not solely about Dan Quinn, however Ken Norton Jr., Wagner’s place coach in Seattle, @MikeDugar knowledgeable me. https://t.co/hFj8lHlwIE
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) March 13, 2024
Bobby Wagner had a profession excessive and lead the league in tackles with 183 final season. He could also be 33, however he is removed from being previous and washed. London Fletcher was 32 when he signed right here.
— Eric Sully (@CommandersRealm) March 13, 2024
Let’s break this Bobby Wagner scenario down actual fast:
Adam Peters – 1 yr, $8.5M
Dan Snyder – 5 yr, $85M
Ron Rivera – “What’s a Linebacker?”
We’re in good fingers of us
— Not Robert Griffin (@Pseudo_RGIII) March 13, 2024
Massive one. Chief. Wagner was in Seattle with Dan Quinn and LBs coach Ken Norton Jr.
Wagner, who’ll be 34 this summer season, may not be an every-down LB anymore. However he is a future HOFer who’s keen to maneuver throughout the nation for yr 13.
Good get for Washington. https://t.co/q8Ar7Ql85B
— Sam Fortier (@Sam4TR) March 13, 2024
Bobby Wagner will instantly present a presence at LB that is been vacant in DC since London Fletcher years in the past.
Unbelievable add for GM Adam Peters, and a hell of a inexperienced dot for HC Dan Quinn.
— Ryan Fowler (@_RyanFowler_) March 13, 2024
I did not suppose this could occur simply because I assumed Wagner would wish to play for a contender however I cannot complain. Hell of a get https://t.co/QUwC98jzEI
— Nick Akridge (@PFF_NickAkridge) March 13, 2024
I am positive Wagner simply might’ve chosen a contender staff however he selected Dan Quinn and the employees. That is superior.
— Robbie Duncan (@CoachDuncanOL) March 13, 2024