Talk:Linebacker

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[edit] Taylor

Lawrence Taylor was never a MLB. He played OLB in a 3-4 defense and frequently rushed the passer as if he was a DE. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 68.9.141.171 (talk • contribs).

[edit] Cleanup needed

The article doesn't cite any sources and also gave the misleading impression that almost every team uses a strongside-weakside linebacker designation. Many teams (high school, college, pro) do not rotate the sides of their linebackers and keep them on one side (e.g. ROLB, LOLB). This is done as often times, pass rushers in particular, are more effectve from one side due to techniques and habits formed from playing on that side. Not to mention personal preferences. Also in a 3-4 the better pass rusher is almost always the ROLB and stays there even when the tight end lines up on that side. Quadzilla99 10:10, 23 March 2007 (UTC)