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Ranking the top 25 NFL linebackers

One For The Other Thumb found this 7/22/2008 on sportingnews.com

So what's the buzzword for an elite NFL linebacker, no matter whether he plays outside or inside? Playmaking. Whether it's making tackles, rushing the passer, covering receivers, it's all about making an impact. These are the very best of the impact players at the position: 2. Brian Urlacher, Chicago Bears. Urlacher does everything well, which makes him the ideal field general for the Bears' Tampa 2 scheme. In addition to being a top run defender with the speed to chase from sideline-to-sideline, he ...