I'll say again (and again and again), ILB - quarterback on defense - is our single greatest need (assuming OZ doesn't eff it up). Our best player is competent and trying to get healthy enough to be good, and won't return to being great. His next in line is still working on competence. And behind those two hold nothing, except for the favorite word of fans - potential.
Lots of names at the position. Lots of fan loving potential. Lots of names that in comparison 'don't suck' ... but who are we comparing them to in order to get that designation? It's certainly not against Kuechly, Davis, Trevathon, Marshall, Barrett, Wright, Wagner, Irvin, Smith, Collins, Hightower, Jones. Apologies if you skipped the playoffs and don't recognize those names, but they lead the past 4 teams to a Superbowl appearance. Early in 2012 Cushing was in discussion for best in the league ... he's currently our best linebacker and isn't in the same league as this 12 - and is MUCH further down the list if we were to include more than 4 teams.
We may seem to be OK at the position, but only because our best is being compared to 'doesn't suck'. Makes him look great and crap look competent. Compare our crap to everyone else's and see where we really stand.