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NFL Football Players Draft Injuries Rookies Season SuperbowlPublished: July 24, 2009
Wilhelm was one of the most inept players to ever dawn a Chargers uniform.
Calling him a poor tackler would be an understatement. When Stephen Cooper was suspended for the first four games of the regular season in 2008 and Derek Smith (who was cut later during the 2008 season) was forced into his starting spot, the Chargers had the worst starting inside linebackers in the league. That was a major reason for the poor start of the season.
According to general manager A.J. Smith, Wilhelm was cut due to the signing of Kevin Burnett. But I think Wilhelm sealed his fate when he "high-fived" Santonio Holmes during last year's playoff game against the Steelers after Holmes scored a touchdown on a punt return, which changed the tempo of the entire game and enraged fans.
Linebackers are supposed to be some of the toughest men in the league. Wilhelm was afraid to ...
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