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Falcons and Steelers just miss top 10 - NFL
Scouts Inc. has ranked every linebacking unit in the NFL, and the young units of Atlanta, Pittsburgh and Philadelphia are knocking on the door of the top 10. Below is a look at how Nos. 11 to 32 shake out. 11. Atlanta Falcons SLB Michael Boley might be the best linebacker whom you are not real familiar with. He is extremely athletic with a long build and has the ability to rush the ...
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Crowell is a great athlete who is rapidly improving and is an every-down player who can cover a l...
Buffalo Rumblings — ... ESPN - Bills LB corps ranks #15 in NFL (Insider needed)

ESPN not impressed with Bengals defense
Cincy Jungle — ... the nickel spot. The Bengals have numbers at safety, but also have question marks when it comes to finding starters. Outside of Dexter Jackson, there is not a lot of starting experience. Jackson is a 10-year veteran who provides veteran leadership and toughness but his age and durability are concerns. Marvin White and Chinedum Ndukwe could be the future at safety, but how they handle the responsibility and competition remains to be seen. ESPN ranked the team's linebackers as the 24th best in the NFL. Marvin Lewis has said there will ...

Training Camp Preview, kinda (defense)
Turf Show Times — ... year of his contract and possibly his career.  Clifton Ryan has a chance to step up this year can contribute in Wroten's absence along with three rookies, Vernon Bryant, Joshua Thompson and Willie Williams.  Will the Rams bring someone in to fill Wroten's spot?  Are any of those DT rookies going to establish themselves as NFL-caliber competitors by week 1?  Is the trio of Little, Carriker and Long going to pay dividends this year? LB: ESPN Insider (here for subscribers) ranked our LB corps dead last, 32 out of 32, saying ...

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