Event of the Night

Event of the Night
Kings/Devils Game 2

Monday, August 15, 2011

2011 NFL Inside Linebacker Rankings- Preseason

Top 20
James Laurinaitis
20 Barrett Ruud, Tennessee Titans 
19 Paul Poslunszky, Jacksonville Jaguars 
18 Derrick Johnson, Kansas City Chiefs 
17 Gary Brackett, Indianapolis Colts 
16 Stewart Bradley, Philadelphia Eagles 
15 James Farrior, Pittsburgh Steelers 
14 James Laurinaitis, St. Louis Rams 
13 E.J. Henderson, Minnesota Vikings  
12 DeMeco Ryans, Houston Texans 
11 David Harris, New York Jets 


     In this grouping of guys inside the top 10, you have your young up and comers like James Laurinaitis and DeMeco Ryans as well as your aging veterans like Gary Brackett. Laurinaitis really could break out this year because he plays a big role on the St. Louis defense. I also like Derrick Johnson of the Chiefs a lot; he is capable of racking up a good amount of sacks at his position. 
Bart Scott


Top 10
10 Karlos Dansby, Miami Dolphins 
9 Jonathan Vilma, New Orleans Saints 
8 London Fletcher, Washington Redskins
7 Bart Scott, New York Jets 
6 Lawrence Timmons, Pittsburgh Steelers 


     All of these guys are the glue to their teams defense. They hold things down in the run and pass game. They consistently are making plays anywhere on the field. 


Top 5
Patrick Willis
5 Jon Beason, Carolina Panthers 
4 Jerod Mayo, New England Patriots 
3 Brian Urlacher, Chicago Bears 
2 Ray Lewis, Baltimore Ravens 
1 Patrick Willis, San Francisco 49ers 
     
     The guys in the top five are pro bowl caliber players. Patrick Willis is clearly the best among these guys because he racks up double digit tackle totals each game along with making those outstanding plays that shift momentum. Ray Lewis and Brian Urlacher make those kind of plays too, but Willis is the all around more versatile player.

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