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Reuben Foster's Football IQ Reportedly Concern for NFL Teams After Interviews

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In addition to off-field concerns regarding Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Reuben Foster, some NFL teams have questioned his ability to handle the mental side of the game.

The MMQB's Robert Klemko spoke to Foster, who said he has had trouble understanding the more tactical nuances:

The major concern with Foster for NFL teams, beyond the off-field questions, is his ability to absorb a playbook. Foster has struggled in interviews with teams who ask him to draw concepts with X's and O's. "I've been working to get better," Foster says.