1.   Thought that the linebackers were dumb gawks until he got to know them better.

2.   Among the notable restricted free agents is Cowboys linebacker Dexter Coakley.

3.   Among the missing was linebacker Bryan Cox.

4.   And the linebackers are strong enough to stuff the run, fast enough to rush the passer and agile enough to drop into zone coverage over the middle.

5.   At times, there have been four linebackers.

6.   A few weeks ago, there were linebackers available like Cornelius Bennett, Bryan Cox, Chris Spielman, Michael Brooks, Dixon Edwards and Robert Jones.

7.   A linebacker guarding Rice is like Doogie Howser, Prison Guard.

8.   Additionally, there is linebacker Scott Galyon, who brings speed and tackling ability in from the sideline.

9.   Buffalo linebacker Sam Cowart is the best player no one has ever heard of.

10.   But the veteran linebacker is back on the field as a volunteer coach for the team.