Ponder some numbers for two players, both at the same position.
Player A played 13 seasons, had 1,229 tackles, 41 1/2 sacks and 22 interceptions, two returned for a touchdown. He went to eight Pro Bowls, four times was named first team All-Pro and once was named Defensive Player of the Year.
In 12 seasons, Player B has 1,208 tackles, 41 sacks and 19 interceptions, six returned for a touchdown. He has not been to a single Pro Bowl and has never been first team All-Pro.
One other fact: If player B gets one more interception he becomes the fifth linebacker in the history of the league to have 40 sacks and 20 interceptions.