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bleacherreport.com - 7/9/2009

The Top Five: Best 3-4 Inside Linebackers in the NFL

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Inside linebackers in the 3-4 are fairly similar to the MIKE linebacker in a 4-3, except they may be asked to drop into pass coverage and blitz a little more often. They also may deal with guards more than a MIKE linebacker, because unlike the MIKE, they are lined up directly in front of the guards. There is a certain skill that goes to play inside linebacker in the 3-4 rather than playing MIKE, as Jonathan Vilma found out when the Jets made the transition around him. With the 3-4 now being run ...

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ganggreennation.com - 7/12/2009

Pessimistic Team Preview

— ganggreennation.com — More photos » by Bill Kostroun - AP Browse more photos » One pundit doesn't think too... much of the 2009 Jets . The Jets D is only a cheap ersatz of the Ravens ’. Newly-acquired inside ... (more) Pessimistic Team Preview

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rightoffrussell.com - 7/8/2009

Training Camp Preview: Linebackers

— rightoffrussell.com — Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images Heading into training camp linebacker is a position in which the Ravens... possess a lot of depth. Despite the departures of Bart Scott and Nick Greisen, the Ravens return 3 starters at linebacker and have 5 other guys who were on the roster last ... (more) Training Camp Preview: Linebackers

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2minutestomidnightgreen.com - 7/9/2009

The Top Five: Best 3-4 Inside Linebackers in the NFL

— 2minutestomidnightgreen.com — Inside linebackers in the 3-4 are fairly similar to the MIKE linebacker in a 4-3, except they... may be asked to drop into pass coverage and blitz a little more often. They also may deal with guards more than a MIKE linebacker because unlike the MIKE, they are lined up directly in front of the guar... (more) The Top Five: Best 3-4 Inside Linebackers in the NFL

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The Top Five 3-4 Inside Linebackers in the NFL
F Juice.com — ... they may be asked to drop into pass coverage and blitz a little more often. They also may deal with guards more than a MIKE linebacker, because unlike the MIKE, they are lined up directly in front of the guards. There is a certain skill that goes to play inside linebacker in the 3-4 rather than playing MIKE…Just ask  Jonathan Vilma. With the 3-4 now being run by about half the league, the position is in greater demand and gaining exposure around the league. These are the guys who every 3-4 wishes they could have.