Why do free agent linebackers come here and wither?

[*psychdoctor*]

(11-05-2018, 11:22 AM)WeezyBengal Wrote: I just dont buy that. Playing linebacker isnt rocket science. Go out and tackle the ball carrier or defend your area of the field when the team is passing. These guys were veteran players, they should know how to play the position by the time they are brought in. 

That also doesnt explain why some of our linebackers have been good over the past few years (Burfict) and why some have been bad or average. To me, its a talent disparity. You can literally SEE how slow some of our linebackers move.

Burfict is slow.  Maybe the coaching staff is poor at evaluating backer position which is ironic since Lewis was the backer coach for Ravens.  Players may know how to play the position but the "captain" has to get the right calls, and they have to have the right alignment for each play.  What I have noticed is that the backers seem out of position and do not have time to make adjustment during the play.  So the backers become ineffective because of schemes.  I am not crazy about Haslett.