The Raiders are most likely going to have Trever Scott, DE/LB, at the weakside linebacker position this upcoming season. Scott has risen the bar in sack totals from five his rookie year to seven in 2009. The great thing about Scott playing fulltime is that he has yet to have the chance to do so. With him having a full year under his belt at the weakside postion, I expect him to have nine sacks or better. The coaches realize his potential so putting Wimbley here is not going to happen.
Kirk Morrison being tendered a 3rd round compensation makes it look like the diehard raider is as good as gone. This is a position where we need a run stuffing inside linebacker with great command of the defense.
Morrison is a good leader, but is production against the run has not improved much since entering in the league. He lets too many runs slip by him and when he does make his tackles, the damage has already been done. Kamerion is a pass rushing specialist and is also not great against the run. Switching out Morrison for Wimbley will give the same results if not less. The position needs to be filled through the draft or a big trade.
The strong side LB position is occupied by Thomas Howard. I can't say I remember him being bad at this position, but I did not hear anything good about it either. Howard has always been great in coverage and hurrying the quarterback. I do b...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Oakland Raiders