1.   As established pros -- Norton is coming off back-to-back Super Bowl victories -- the two linebackers bring more than tackling ability to the defense.

2.   None of the three linebackers is armed with much NFL experience.

3.   The Cowboys responded by running Irvin across the face of the four linebackers.

4.   Two of the six linebackers have game experience.

5.   What happens with Johnson will dictate where and how often the other linebackers play.

6.   When I saw the two linebackers split out, I knew we were going to get in the end zone.

7.   With Hampton keeping two blockers busy on most plays, Bell and the other linebackers have the freedom to roam the field.

8.   Along with Morgan and Calmus, the other linebackers were Keith Adams of Clemson and Carlos Polk of Nebraska.

9.   Ed Stewart of Nebraska and Zach Thomas of Texas Tech are the other linebackers.

10.   Harris is enjoying a decent training camp, but none of the other linebackers has been overly impressive.