9 games, 9 total tackles, 1 sack.
A bust, 2nd round pick who was taken way too high.
SOOOO glad we didn't draft this raw combine superstar.
For comparison/perspective, another 2nd round pick Patrick Chung only started getting major playing time the past three games after playing behind Meriweather/McGowan/Sanders, and for the season has 20 tackles, 1 int, and 2 sacks.
Barwin also has 2 passes defended. Obviously not eye-popping stats, but he's producing when he gets on the field.
Lets look at some other rookie stats for some other day 1 rookies who are not currently starting for their teams:
#18 Robert Ayers, Denver: 11 total tackles, 0 sacks, 0 passes defended. But has gotten some good pressure.
#43 Everette Brown, Carolina: 8 total tackles, 0 sacks, 1 pass defended.
#46 Clint Sintim, NY Giants: 7 total tackles, 0 sacks, 0 pass defended.
Not to mention (for a different position) our own Ron Brace: 1 tackle, 0 sacks, 0 passes defended in 4 games.
So clearly all of these guys are busts.
Come on. Get real. They're rookies, and still getting playing time, still learning their system and their positions. It's way too early to be declaring anyone a bust.
And for those who are starting, who are getting much more playing time:
#13 Brian Orapko, Washington: 26 total tackles, 5.5 sacks, 0 passes defended
#15 Brian Cushing, Houston: 78 tackles, 1.5 sacks, 8 passes defended.
#26 Clay Matthews, Green Bay: 15 tackles, 3 sacks, 4 passes defended.
#38 Rey Maualuga, Cincinnati: 30 tackles, 1 sack, 1 pass defended.
Obviously, those who are starting getting more playing time and are starting have more of a chance to make plays, and more of a chance to get comfortable with their system. Yet Matthews' numbers as a starter (and considered a big success for GB) aren't that much better than Barwin's as a sub.
And, for comparison, our own Darius Butler, a player who most feel is coming along beautifully, has so far produced 12 tackles, 0 sacks, 4 passes defended and 2 interceptions. The stat line doesn't tell the whole story.
From what I can tell, Barwin is progressing just fine in Houston. He generates pressure, can defend the pass, and should be very good in time.