61.   But he replaced starting middle linebacker Kyle Clifton in the second series against the Lions.

62.   But is he too nice to play middle linebacker in the NFL?

63.   But middle linebacker Ted Johnson tore his right biceps tendon on the second play of the game and is lost for the season.

64.   But neither has played a college game at the position, and only junior middle linebacker Aaron Graham has started before.

65.   But running back Jamal Anderson, weak-side linebacker Keith Brooking and probably middle linebacker Jessie Tuggle are out with injuries.

66.   But the city and the middle linebacker are just fine together.

67.   But the biggest surprise was middle linebacker Brian Willmer, a preseason all-conference pick.

68.   But the Raiders quickly figured that the middle linebacker the Jets had in mind was Marvin Jones.

69.   But there has been no better middle linebacker for the Bears, or anyone else for that matter, than Dick Butkus.

70.   But when middle linebacker Eric Hill left via free agency and the coaches moved Ron McKinnon to the middle from the right side, they had few alternatives outside.