2007-07-21 21:31:47 · 9 answers · asked by ALB(505) 2 in Sports ➔ Football (American)
No, Ray Lewis is the best linebacker in the NFL, I don't even think he is second, I would put Johnathan Vilma at 2nd. He might be 3rd, but there are a few other guys who might be a little better, like Zach Thomas and Mike Peterson, Derrick Brooks, Jeremiah Trotter, all of those guys are very close. P.S. Tarheel Rob obviously doesn't know what the hell he is talking about, Ray Lewis is one of the greatest, if not the greatest ever.
2007-07-22 06:48:06 · answer #1 · answered by R52L 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. I would say that his teammate, Lance Briggs, is better LB than he is. Briggs is stronger, taller, and faster. Urlacher lacks the height to get into passing lanes and is not as big as most RB's in the game, and it takes him some help to tackle those guys. Remember, Urlacher was once a safety that was converted to a LB. That is why he plays the coverage schemes well against the TE and the screen plays. As for the best LB in the game, I have to say that right now DeMarcus Ware is the best LB. He played OLB in Parcells' 3-4 defense. He did spend a lot of his time pass rushing, but he could also play coverage and came up with some interceptions. He can also hit hard and doesn't have much trouble taking down an RB, even causing a fumble.
2016-04-01 06:46:42 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He is a middle linebacker and he is pretty good but the best in the league right now in the NFL is Ray Lewis.
In NFL History Brian Urlacher is not even close to the best. Best middle LB ever is Jack Lambert.
2007-07-25 06:08:16 · answer #3 · answered by steelersdynasty 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No Way!!! He is a good linebacker but the best in the league, not even close. Take a look at a game and watch Ray Lewis play. He has lost a step and still is in on almost every play. He is one of the smartest linebackers ever (See his film study at home and talk to Mike Singletary, his former position coach and biggest mentor). Teams take the week prior to change their offense to go away from him. that says it all. With Urlacher, if you have a above average tight end he is going to have trouble covering him.
2007-07-23 11:55:29 · answer #4 · answered by Iceman 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Urlacher is probably the best in the league now he is the total package he has size and speed and can get into coverage and still stop the run. Great football player.
RAY LEWIS ???? Man, he was good for a season or 2 but now where near the best in the past 2 or 3 season... Has he even made the pro-bowl? He is a great character but only an average LB.
2007-07-22 02:11:14 · answer #5 · answered by Tarheel Rob 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no but he is in the top 10 of best linebackers ever.
2007-07-25 04:36:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd still say Ray Lewis is. He still is the one teams have to plan for and has the talent to take over the game...
2007-07-21 22:17:50 · answer #7 · answered by Ocho Cinco 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in some ppl opinion......... yeah he is pretty good but I just can't call him the best because of who he plays for.
PACKER'S RULE. BEARS SUKE (AS DO THE VIKINGS, LOL)
2007-07-22 03:16:45 · answer #8 · answered by jbenishmlt 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no. scott fujita is the best
2007-07-22 04:22:21 · answer #9 · answered by Madmen22 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋