The 2016 is now over as the Saints disappointingly ended with a 7-9 record for the third year in a row. Instead of wasting my time watching teams who I hate (meaning everyone NOT the Saints) I’ll be looking at each position group for the Saints and grading them player by player based on my own notes throughout the season, and also rewatching the games…because the pain just wasn’t enough the first time.
Next up are the Linebackers:
Unit Grade: C-
James Laurinaitis: The whole thought behind bringing in the former Rams middle linebacker was for him to provide the missing leadership element at the linebacker position.