Why do free agent linebackers come here and wither?

[SunsetBengal]

(11-05-2018, 03:19 PM)THE PISTONS Wrote: So draft needs are shaping up like this:

LB - Could become an urgent need if Burfict gets a season long suspension or doesn't return to form. The good news is you can get good LB's in the 2nd Round.

Tackle, Guard - We might need 2 Tackles if Glenn doesn't return to form. His contract makes him easy to release. I'd love to try Westerman over Redmond and see what we have there.

TE - Time to move on from Eifert. Either sign or draft one.

I could make a case of taking any of those positions as early as Round 1.

I do think the offensive line is the most critical position to build.

The problem lies in that during the entire Mike Brown era, they have only had success with drafting LB at or near the top of the draft.  The exception being Burfict, of course.  But, we all know the story behind his fall from the top of the draft.  They've went to the 3rd round twice in recent years, with Vigil being a solid developmental project and this year's guy yet to even sniff the field.