NFL: Favorite Linebackers?

[Elessar]

Nice list, but kind of slanted toward the early 1900's. I've actually never heard of Nobis, and I only remember Nitschke from those Lite Beer commercials.

Nobis was with the Falcons....smallish compared to the others,
But DAMN he could stick and plug a hole!

[Elessar]

Going back to Middles...

Mike Curtis;
Harry Carson.

[darin]

LT was so good, he not only revolutionized the position, he changed OTHER positions as well - before him? The LT was just tackle who happened to be on the left side.

Bobby Wagner - best MLB in the game

KJ Wright - best cover OLB in the game.

Nobody else matters.

[OCA]

lt was so good, he not only revolutionized the position, he changed other positions as well - before him? The lt was just tackle who happened to be on the left side.

Bobby wagner - best mlb in the game

kj wright - best cover olb in the game.

Nobody else matters.

rotflmfao!

5>1

[Gunny]

Gunny, I am no Giants fan, as Abbey can attest, but I have to admit that Lawrence Taylor is unquestionably one of the 5 best LB's all time, and is arguable as #1. I remember that Giants defense, and it was almost like the were on offense when they were on defense. And the biggest reason for that was LT.

I also remember Randall Cunningham constantly evading the grasp of Taylor and then completing a long pass. I could see the frustration of LT's face even through his helmet.

I disagree. Whle a notable LB during his time, I'd struggle to put him in the to 10. Hard to compare players from different eras. He's have to get past a LOT of players from the 60s and 70s to even get on my list. He lad a team around him which makes a BIG difference.