11.   But former Cardinals middle linebacker Eric Hill took linebacker Ronald McKinnon under his wing from the first day they met in minicamp two years ago.

12.   But the story that Wood, a former linebacker for the Saints and Falcons, really likes to tell is about the game against Camden.

13.   Conner compared the duo with former New York Giants linebackers Lawrence Taylor and Carl Banks, and the two vowed to battle each other for the league sack lead.

14.   Coach Dick Tomey was in Auburn, Calif., Friday to attend memorial services for former Wildcats linebacker Akil Jackson, who died Tuesday from an allergic reaction.

15.   Craig Bohl, the former linebackers coach, has the job.

16.   Finally, Tagliabue believes former New York Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor should be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame despite his off-field conduct.

17.   Former Bruins linebacker Jason Nevadomsky signed a free-agent contract with the Giants this spring.

18.   Former Giants linebacker Mike Croel is starting for Baltimore and played despite a sore hamstring.

19.   Former Giants linebacker Mike Croel may sign with the Baltimore Ravens sometime in the next several days.

20.   Former Cowboys linebacker Jim Schwantz worked out but was not signed.