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Title: Best LineBacker in NFL history
Post by: Capt. Crunch on August 28, 2008, 05:10:09 PM
I see alot of Bears fans on here, so i'm sure Butkus will get some votes,  but i pick Lawrence Taylor.  he changed the whole position.  Him and Butkus are the best!
Title: Re: Best LineBacker in NFL history
Post by: DJ_Bald on August 28, 2008, 05:13:52 PM
No brainer...LT.  Ray Lewis was VERY good for much shorter period of time...I never saw Butkus play.
Dont even talk to me about Urlacher.
Title: Re: Best LineBacker in NFL history
Post by: warhawk on August 29, 2008, 12:01:40 AM
THE ORIGINAL LT... lawrence taylor #56.  there R sooo many (never saw butkus) but i've heard from all who have seen butkus play that he was the best linebacker.  however... since i've never seen butkus play it goes 2 LT. 

WARHAWK O0
Title: Re: Best LineBacker in NFL history
Post by: tomgallagher on August 29, 2008, 12:05:47 AM
Mike Singletary
Title: Re: Best LineBacker in NFL history
Post by: Stu on August 29, 2008, 12:28:37 AM
Mike Singletary

Agreed
Title: Re: Best LineBacker in NFL history
Post by: nomad on August 29, 2008, 01:27:09 AM
Jack Lambert
Title: Re: Best LineBacker in NFL history
Post by: Mikekoz13 on August 29, 2008, 05:05:02 AM
Jack Lambert

Lambert wasn't that great.... he was just an animal.

I'd say LT also...... but Ray Lewis has been awfully good for a long time (although I do think he is a bit of a caricature of his old self now).

I also loved Butkus............. Urlacher is WAY over rated.
Title: Re: Best LineBacker in NFL history
Post by: schro on August 29, 2008, 06:38:30 AM
LT, no doubt.
Title: Re: Best LineBacker in NFL history
Post by: StumpyDave on August 29, 2008, 07:02:30 AM
LT was undoubtedly iconic in that role.
Any votes for Romo?  A brilliant player in his day, but apt to step over the line on occasion (as it seems a lot have been including LT)
Title: Re: Best LineBacker in NFL history
Post by: FR8TRAIN on August 29, 2008, 10:14:19 AM
Jack Lambert

I agree nomad! Jack only played 9 seasons and was selected to the Pro Bowl all 9 years and 4 Super Bowls. LT is one of the greats (13 years, 10 Pro Bowls, 2 Super Bowls) and changed the way the position is played but I got to go with Jack and his fangs.

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Title: Re: Best LineBacker in NFL history
Post by: BlackJamesRackham on August 29, 2008, 01:16:31 PM
Easily Lawrence Taylor...
Title: Re: Best LineBacker in NFL history
Post by: Mclovin on August 30, 2008, 12:27:09 AM
Jack Lambert, changed games, heart and soul of those 4 super teams who had a few Hall of Farmers on that defense. I guess L.t. gets a little more hype because of New York but 4 LOMBARDIS 9 ALL PROS AND A LOT LESS TROUBLE THEN L.T. It would be a disservice to pick one for all of football but when Jack played he was the best at his position. Props to Dick Butkus, Ray Nit. Pack Tony Nobis Falcon there are many great players at that position it's a personnel preference.
Mclovin
Title: Re: Best LineBacker in NFL history
Post by: slyinglide on August 30, 2008, 01:44:55 AM
Jack Lambert

I agree nomad! Jack only played 9 seasons and was selected to the Pro Bowl all 9 years and 4 Super Bowls. LT is one of the greats (13 years, 10 Pro Bowls, 2 Super Bowls) and changed the way the position is played but I got to go with Jack and his fangs.

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If you rate this poll by the number of people they put on their backs and had to be carried off on a gurney, then Jack Lambert would be the winner, hands down.....I also vote for Dick butkus
Title: Re: Best LineBacker in NFL history
Post by: nomad on August 30, 2008, 06:59:40 AM
Jack Lambert

Lambert wasn't that great.... he was just an animal.

I'd say LT also...... but Ray Lewis has been awfully good for a long time (although I do think he is a bit of a caricature of his old self now).

I also loved Butkus............. Urlacher is WAY over rated.

Mike I went outside the box with my pick EVERYODY picks LT and Butkus but EVERYONE forget the undersized animal that was Jack Lambert. You can't argue his impact on the game.
Title: Re: Best LineBacker in NFL history
Post by: Mikekoz13 on August 30, 2008, 06:01:18 PM
Jack Lambert

Lambert wasn't that great.... he was just an animal.

I'd say LT also...... but Ray Lewis has been awfully good for a long time (although I do think he is a bit of a caricature of his old self now).

I also loved Butkus............. Urlacher is WAY over rated.

Mike I went outside the box with my pick EVERYODY picks LT and Butkus but EVERYONE forget the undersized animal that was Jack Lambert. You can't argue his impact on the game.

I agree Nomad..... I didn't say I didn't like the way he played. He was a beast. I just don't think he did it long enough to be the best....besides... I hate the Steelers... ;)
Title: Re: Best LineBacker in NFL history
Post by: nomad on August 31, 2008, 04:53:42 AM
Jack Lambert

Lambert wasn't that great.... he was just an animal.

I'd say LT also...... but Ray Lewis has been awfully good for a long time (although I do think he is a bit of a caricature of his old self now).

I also loved Butkus............. Urlacher is WAY over rated.

Mike I went outside the box with my pick EVERYODY picks LT and Butkus but EVERYONE forget the undersized animal that was Jack Lambert. You can't argue his impact on the game.

I agree Nomad..... I didn't say I didn't like the way he played. He was a beast. I just don't think he did it long enough to be the best....besides... I hate the Steelers... ;)

Ihate the Steelers too, but I can't pass him up on a list of the best LB's
Title: Re: Best LineBacker in NFL history
Post by: buddha on August 31, 2008, 07:16:59 AM
How about Brian "The Boz" Bosworth? He had the distinction of getting run over by baseball player and football hobbyist Bo Jackson once. Not many linebackers can make that claim.
 :*))
Title: Re: Best LineBacker in NFL history
Post by: slyinglide on August 31, 2008, 11:42:32 AM
How about Brian "The Boz" Bosworth? He had the distinction of getting run over by baseball player and football hobbyist Bo Jackson once. Not many linebackers can make that claim.
 :*))
He's the poster boy for players that were hyped up in college, but became a tackling dummy in the NFL......and a crappy actor..
Title: Re: Best LineBacker in NFL history
Post by: buddha on August 31, 2008, 03:53:49 PM
How about Brian "The Boz" Bosworth? He had the distinction of getting run over by baseball player and football hobbyist Bo Jackson once. Not many linebackers can make that claim.
 :*))
He's the poster boy for players that were hyped up in college, but became a tackling dummy in the NFL......and a crappy actor..

Roger that! In all seriousness, though, Butkus is my 1st choice, Singletary #2. What can I say, I'm a Bears fan!
Title: Re: Best LineBacker in NFL history
Post by: nomad on August 31, 2008, 07:19:05 PM
What about Ray Nitchke(sp?) the old packer mad man
Title: Re: Best LineBacker in NFL history
Post by: Brkeatr on September 01, 2008, 09:20:49 AM
Lawrence Taylor....no doubt about it.... O0