By Keith Kidd
Scouts Inc.

Monday, April 24, 2006

An emphasis on evaluating and developing linebackers has come under the spotlight in recent years. One reason is the ability of linebackers to match up in sub personnel situations. With offensive sets using more multiple spread formations, the pressure on the defense has increased dramatically. By design, defensive coaches are implementing more athleticism and versatility within their linebacker corps and their defensive schemes. This is why you're seeing college safeties projecting to outside ...

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