09-18-2018, 01:10 PM
(09-18-2018, 01:01 PM)Sled21 Wrote: He's still one of the most dominate LBers in the league..... when he's on the field.
I'm just not quite sure about this anymore though.. I remember him returning fat and out of shape last time. I think he's a Tier 2 or Tier 3 LB, IMO.
(09-18-2018, 01:04 PM)sandwedge Wrote: Let's ask this, would you rather play against Burfict or Evans? To me that's not even close. When Burfict is in the game, offense have to know where he is, Evans is a good young player, but I don't think offenses worry about him much.
Definitely agree with him being better than what we have out there now. I just see a lot of posts about Burfict being a game changer once he comes back, and I just think he's an upgrade more than anything else. I think there is also value in not having players that will draw more attention on your ENTIRE defense from the refs. Burfict draws a quick trigger on the entire defense because of his style.
I still have hope he changes it, but especially with the new rules this year on tackling, I don't see how he doesn't get hit with a few big penalties. Look at the roughing the passer calls in the league right now.. he will need to make some big adjustments, and he hasn't even been on the field to experience how differently the refs will call it.
