I think Gifford is who he is at this point...a ST's mainstay and barely serviceable backup LB. He has struggled to stay healthy until last season. Even when healthy, he really hasn't shown much as a LB. He isn't as bad as Barbie Carpenter, but he isn't even as good as Jaylon Smith was at his worst. He's a cheap guy that fills a hole until you can sign some aging vet off the street to get you through until your starter returns.