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Cowboys, Chargers boast best 'backers in the NFL

By Matt Williamson
Scouts Inc.

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

The Cowboys and Chargers are among the favorites in their respective conferences, and it's easy to see why their defenses are so scary when you look at the talent each team has amassed at linebacker. They boast the top two linebacker units in the NFL, though the Patriots and Bears are close behind. Here's how the top 10 overall groups rank: 1. Dallas Cowboys The Cowboys have three outside linebackers who can get after opposing quarterbacks and DeMarcus Ware is as good as it gets at the positio ...

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