heir_jordan22 wrote:Linebackers:
Bostic: flashes the ability to be a star. Overran the lanes consistently, is that a coaching problem? I think so because others did this a lot as well, just not as often as Bostic.
Jones: emerged as our best linebacker this year. Has a bright future.
Briggs: looked like a defensive tackle. Done.
McClellin: looked lost most of the time. However, when. We was sent to rush the passer, sit in a spy, or covered the flat, he looked pretty good. Definitely not comfortable covering the field or reading rush lanes. Best fit for a 3-4 OLB pass rushing role.
Sharpton - filled in well and played well on special teams. Definitely a guy to consider keeping around for depth.
Combining two positions in my response, but...
I think we need a complete housecleaning of both the safety and the linebacker spot. I don't think any of the safeties need to come back. Conte's not bad if he's about the 11th best starter on your team and your other safety is really good, but he gets hurt constantly. The rest of the guys are 5th safeties on a real team at best.
I'd hang onto Bostic and Jones and see if either of them can play. At this point you don't have much evidence that they can, just bits of flashes of potential. A lot of it had to be coaching, but as a group they were constantly out of position, showed poor instincts and fundamentals. The entire group needs a rebuild.