2014 Free Agency Preview: Top 5 Inside Linebackers
By Vic Lopez
Jan 12, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
#3. Wesley Woodyard
Age: 28 (When season starts)
2013 Stats: 14 games, 84 tackles, 1.5 sacks, 1 INT, 0 TD’s
Career Stats: 87 games played, 300 tackles, 8 sacks, 5 INT’s, 0 TD’s
A good fit if….: Raiders need some quality depth and competition at MLB…
Wesley Woodyard was a player on the rise and won the MLB spot for the Broncos out of training camp. But a stinger injury in week 5 derailed his season, and cost him his starting position. The Broncos appear to be moving on, despite Woodyard being a team captain and special teams ace in the past. Woodyard when healthy is another versatile linebacker, who can be a thumper in the run game, and adequate in coverage. Woodyard would provide a hard-hitting LB for the Raiders who could start in a pinch, and be a quality special teams player.
Rating: 6.0
Chances of landing in Oakland: 25%