Miami Dolphins at 50: Top 10 LBs
By Dan Heaning
Linebackers are the quarterbacks of the defense. It’s imperative that they be able to read the offense and know exactly what kind of defense to run in case of an audible or if the defense should audible themselves or make other changes.
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The Miami Dolphins have produced a great many elite level linebackers in the NFL. In fact, just like the defensive backs list, this one is packed to the gills. Some deserving linebackers will not appear due to that fact. Some linebackers switched to another position which they are more commonly known for. But rest assured this top 10 LBs of all-time list includes the absolute very best to play the position of the Miami Dolphins.
And if you don’t see a particular player you think should be on the list, maybe they’ll turn up in another one.
As usual, let’s begin the list with a few honorable mentions.