Originally Published: January 1, 2008
Ware, Ellis lead the outstanding Dallas linebackers
Scouts Inc. has ranked all 12 linebacker units in the postseason, and the Cowboys have come out on top.
DeMarcus Ware and Greg Ellis are prototypical 3-4 outside linebackers who come off the edge with premier speed and acceleration. Ware and Ellis have 14 and 12.5 sacks, respectively. On the inside, the Cowboys are led by Bradie James, who has a rare combination of athleticism, instincts and intelligence, and who led the team with 101 tackles during the regular season.
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Updated Playoff Rankings
With the playoff field down to eight, Scouts Inc. went back and once again ranked the field by position.
• Overall Rankings
• Quarterbacks
• Running backs
• Receivers
• Offensive line
• Defensive line
• Linebackers
• Defensive backs
• Special teams
• Coaching
Initial Playoff Rankings
Before the playoffs started, here's how Scouts Inc. ranked the field by position.
• Overall Rankings
• Quarterbacks
• Running backs
• Receivers
• Offensive line
• Defensive line
• Linebackers
• Defensive backs
• Special teams
• Coaching
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