[Jun 8th] John Norton says: Lauriniatis is dependable as they come and can be counted on for triple digit solo tackles and a few big plays, but his low assist totals drop him a slot or two for me. (hide this)

[Jun 8th] John Norton says: As a rookie last season David was second in the league with 112 solo tackles, and averaged over 17 points a game which left him tied with Navarro Bowman. (hide this)

[Jun 8th] John Norton says: Jackson should be a great fit in the Browns new scheme. I expect his production to bounce back big after a somewhat down season in 2012. (hide this)

[Jun 8th] John Norton says: After a poor statistical 2011, Posluszny bounced back strong in 2012. He was one of just eight linebackers to reach triple digits in solo tackles. (hide this)

[Jun 8th] John Norton says: Willis is a perennial top 10 linebacker with top 5 potential. Navarro Bowman will likely have a few more tackles but Willis will make up for much of that with big play production and a high number of passes defended. (hide this)

[Jun 12th] John Norton says: Reports that Bishop will be cut have sent his stock tumbling. If he is healthy Bishop is a quality players and so far no one is talking about his health being an issue. I have to wonder what the Packers are going to do without him but there are teams out there with their fingers crossed that Bishop will hit the open market. This is a great time to buy low on him. (hide this)

[Jun 8th] John Norton says: Timmons has big potential but has been inconsistent throughout his career. He could be anything from a strong LB1 to a low end LB2. (hide this)

[Jun 9th] John Norton says: We had grand expectations for McCarthy heading into last season. He battled the ankle injury all season and may not yet be completely healthy. If he can get to 100% by week one McCarthy could be a 100+ solo guy. (hide this)

[Jun 9th] John Norton says: When Curtis Lofton left before the 2012 season, Weatherspoon was expected to step up big. He took over a leadership role for the Falcons but it failed to translate to his box score production. I see him as a solid and safe LB2. (hide this)

[Jun 9th] John Norton says: I really like Washington, especially in the long term. For this year however, the four game suspension is a big factor and when Washington returns he will have Karlos Dansby to compete with for numbers. (hide this)

[Jun 9th] John Norton says: In 2012 Miller's stellar big play production supplemented his modest 55 solo tackles enough to land him among the top 20 linebackers. Miller is a playmaker but it would be wishful thinking to count on a repeat of his 18.5 sacks or 6 forced fumbles. (hide this)

[Jun 12th] John Norton says: I am much higher on Te'o than my peers because I believe he will soon be the center piece of the Chargers defense. Donald Butler has not been particularly impressive in that role and NFL teams simply do not use first round picks on two down middle linebackers. I believe they will tilt the scheme to fit what Te'o does well in the passing game, which is zone coverage, and will find a way to cover/mask his deficiencies. (hide this)

[Jun 11th] John Norton says: Ellerbe is in a good situation and will be productive. I am just not convinced that he is an upgrade over Karlos Dansby. If the Ravens though Ellerbe was that good he would still be in Baltimore. (hide this)