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He didn't do his job. It's why he had so many blown plays and tackles. It's why PFF's grading system graded him out as the 81st safety in the NFL. He was burned regularly in coverage and missed too many tackles.He did his job. Crawford did not.
Crawford needed upgraded. I don't think anyone would question that either. He isn't an ideal starting 3 technique in this defense. Again that's why he graded out by PFF as the 49th DT in the NFL. Which is fine for your second best DT but certainly not good enough to be the major play maker in this defense that you need. And certainly not good enough to justify a 10 mil cap hit. Antuan Woods graded out by the same service by the way with a score that makes him the 69th DT in the NFL. Basically borderline starter as your second best DT. But we need a guy in there who is a top 20 DT in the NFL at minimum. A potential probowler. And lets face it, even 5.5 sacks isn't good enough for a 3 technique in this defense. It's what David Irving was until he went crazy.
None of this makes Heath any less of a liability in coverage and in run support. He tries hard but he just isn't good.