Miami Dolphins Free Agency Preview: Linebacker Kevin Burnett

July 9, 2011   ·   Michael Heck   ·   Jump to comments

Channing Crowder's career has been a series of all talk and "what ifs?" Since the talkative linebacker has tried to replace Zach Thomas, he's been a highlight film of injuries and one dimensional tackles. He only has one year left on his contract and is being paid $2.5 million this season—this is absolutely absurd.
The only highlights I connect Channing Crowder to are his fight with Matt Light and watching him ride the exercise bike during practices. We've all been waiting for Crowder to do something, anything, with all of the talk he's put forth. And...nothing, this team's gotten nothing.
The 3-4 defense requires all four linebackers to be productive. All four linebackers must play a game at a high level; able to cover, blitz, zone-blitz, and tackle. I've only seen Channing Crowder stop the run with decency, when he's not hurt.
Crowder's stats reflect a linebacker who has had a decent career, as he has two seasons of over 100-plus tackles. However, after having a ...

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