Bengals Linebackers

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One of the biggest question marks on the team.  And I'm not really too hopeful for the beginning of the season:

1. Tez is out 4 games and reportedly looks way out of shape
2. Preston is a great two down LB who is used to playing 3, but is not overly quick and fast and will probably be a liability in passing plays
3. Vigil appears to be smart and fast when healthy, but struggles with shedding and tackling
4. Evans is fast but does not appear to have any instincts
5. Rey is a gamer with good smarts and great heart - but he's slow
6. I have great hopes for Worley.  I think he's going to be a good backer, but he also is not known for his speed
7. Jefferson is really fast, but he's always had the knock of not being to smart.  I think we'll rue the day we did not take a DL or OL at his spot.
   

So not an inspiring group right now.  There are possibilities, but my fear is that we will be the same crew that cannot shed, tackle and cover.

Sure hope I'm wrong.