Jerome Baker was brought in to bolster the Seahawks' linebacker unit but was traded to the Tennessee Titans along with a fourth-round pick after the team struggled with performance. This move, along with the subsequent waiver of Tyrel Dodson, highlights the Seahawks' misjudgment in their linebacker strategy. Sherman's critique underscores that while Baker is a solid player, he did not fit well within Seattle's scheme, leading to a costly overhaul that ultimately failed.