Mike Caldwell is a career quality starter — a linebacker whose body of work places Caldwell in the top half of all players at the position historically. The Knox model values sustained contribution over flash, and Caldwell's career arc reflects exactly that kind of reliable professional-grade performance.
Career Value · VORP
33 career value over replacement — #2559 all-time of 4,649. 8.3/season above a replacement-level LB.
Pick #83 (Rd 3) · CLE · 1993 · +15.7 vs expected KV-H
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A linebacker with a above-average career — the kind of consistent contributor every roster needs. Solid availability (excellent availability over their career) added to their value.
Worth 33 points of value above a freely-available replacement linebacker — top 56% of all 4,649 ranked at the position. 3 of 4 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by +11 on average.See board →
Seasons above replacement
3 seasons × ~11 surplus ≈ VORP 33
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86% match