Who is the best middle linebacker of all time?

Ray Lewis
He holds the NFL record for the most Pro Bowl selections by a middle linebacker (13). He also is the only linebacker to ever win a Super Bowl MVP and be named NFL Defensive Player of the Year in the same season (2000). Love him or hate him, Lewis has earned the title of greatest middle linebacker of all-time.
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Who was the best linebacker of all time?

Jack Lambert

The 1976 Defensive Player of the Year put together six first-team All-Pro and nine Pro Bowl campaigns. Beyond his impact as a tackler, Lambert snatched 28 interceptions and pounced on 17 fumbles. His eight recoveries in 1976 are the most ever by a linebacker.
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Who is the most feared linebacker in NFL history?

These are the 10 most intimidating linebackers of all time.
  • Jack Lambert. 8 of 10.
  • Ray Lewis. 7 of 10. ...
  • Mike Singletary. 6 of 10. ...
  • Sam Huff. 5 of 10. ...
  • Chuck Bednarik. 4 of 10. ...
  • Bill Romanowski. 3 of 10. ...
  • Ray Nitschke. 2 of 10. ...
  • Jack Ham. 1 of 10. ...
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Who is the number one middle linebacker in the NFL?

Utah LB Devin Lloyd sits at the top of the group of inside linebackers for the 2022 NFL Draft, with Georgia's Nakobe Dean in a close second.
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Who was the most feared NFL player of all time?

The 7 Scariest Players in NFL History Are Truly Terrifying
  • James Harrison, Pittsburgh Steelers.
  • Dick Lane, Detroit Lions.
  • Ray Lewis, Baltimore Ravens.
  • Jack Tatum, Oakland Raiders.
  • Jack Youngblood, Los Angeles Rams.
  • Dick Butkus, Chicago Bears.
  • Lawrence Taylor, New York Giants.
  • Honorable Mentions:
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Who is the coolest NFL player of all time?

Top 10 NFL Players Ever
  • Jerry Rice.
  • Barry Sanders. ...
  • Lawrence Taylor (L.T.) ...
  • Peyton Manning (The Sheriff) ...
  • Aaron Donald. ...
  • Walter Payton (Sweetness) ...
  • Reggie White (The Minister of Defense) ...
  • Dick Butkus (The Monster of the Midway) "I wanna just let 'em know that they've been hit. ...
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Who are the most disliked NFL players?

Ten Most-Hated People in NFL
  • No. 10: Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder – 48,529.
  • No. 9: Cleveland Browns QB Baker Mayfield – 51,285.
  • No. 8: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell – 59,731.
  • No. 7: Kansas City Chiefs WR Tyreek Hill – 62,379.
  • No. 6: Jackson Mahomes, brother of Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes – 71,349.
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Who is the goat linebacker?

Lawrence Taylor

He is not only the greatest linebacker in NFL history, he's one of the game's greatest players period. Taylor is one of only two defensive players (DT Alan Page, 1971) in the history of the NFL to be named NFL MVP. He is the only linebacker to ever take the honor.
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Who is the all time tackle leader?

#1 - Ray Lewis - 2,059 tackles

Ray Lewis has the most tackles of all time and is one of the best defensive players in NFL history. During his legendary Hall of Fame career, he won two Defensive Player of the Year awards and also won a Super Bowl MVP award while winning two rings.
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Who has the most interceptions as a linebacker?

Don Shinnick has the most career interceptions by a linebacker, with 37 interceptions.
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Which middle linebacker has the most tackles?

London Fletcher has made the most career tackles by a linebacker, with 1,200 tackles.
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Who has the most forced fumbles in NFL history?

Robert Mathis has the most career forced fumbles, with 52 forced fumbles.
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Who takes the most hits in football?

A new study reports that running backs and quarterbacks suffer the hardest hits to the head, while linemen and linebackers are hit on the head most often.
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Who is the most loved NFL player?

A Forbes poll found that fans like Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu more than any other NFL player. Which other players earned the good marks?
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Who is the least liked NFL player?

Bottom Line: Hines Ward. If your team had to face Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward during his 14-year career, you probably hated him.
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Who is the meanest quarterback in the NFL?

1. Ben Roethlisberger. Ben Roethlisberger is the toughest quarterback in the NFL because he has two Super Bowl rings to prove it. With his enormous size and strong legs, Big Ben extends plays so his receivers can get open downfield.
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Who is the No 1 player in football history?

1. Diego Maradona, Argentina. Diego Maradona's talent was without a doubt the greatest ever seen in football. His dribbling ability was mesmerizing, his goal-scoring was unique and clinical, and his passing and crossing were precise—earning him many assists in his career.
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Who is NFL goat?

Tom Brady is commonly referred to as the GOAT of NFL players, but former NFL quarterback Joe Montana may think otherwise. In a recent interview with The Spun, Montana was asked whether he thinks Brady should be called the GOAT now.
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Who is the greatest athlete of all time?

Top 50 greatest athletes of all time
  • Bo Jackson (American football and baseball)
  • Jim Thorpe (athletics, American football, baseball and basketball)
  • Babe Ruth (baseball)
  • Michael Phelps (swimming)
  • Usain Bolt (athletics)
  • Wayne Gretzky (ice hockey)
  • Muhammad Ali (boxing)
  • Michael Jordan (basketball)
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Who is the best offensive tackle of all time?

Gil Brandt's greatest NFL tackles of all time
  • 1 / 22. Art Shell. Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders, 1968-1982. ...
  • 2 / 22. Lou Groza. Cleveland Browns, 1946-1967. ...
  • 3 / 22. Jason Peters. Buffalo Bills 2004-2008; Philadelphia Eagles 2009-present. ...
  • 4 / 22. Tyron Smith. ...
  • 5 / 22. Ron Mix. ...
  • 6 / 22. Gary Zimmerman. ...
  • 7 / 22. Tony Boselli. ...
  • 8 / 22. Willie Roaf.
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Who is the best LG in the NFL right now?

David Bakhtiari, Offensive Tackle, Green Bay Packers

Bakhtiari is the best NFL offensive tackle. Bakhtiari also made the top 100 best offensive lineman 2022.
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What's the easiest position in football?

Receiver: 1

The easiest position on offense may be the receiver. He has limited responsibility and most plays may have nothing to do with him at all.
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What QB has the most fumbles?

Brett Favre has the most career fumbles by a quarterback, with 166 fumbles.
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