Grading the linebacking units (1 Viewer)

[Despyzer]

TSN grades each unit in their annual preview guide. Here are the linebacking units:

A

Ravens

Bears

Cowboys

Buccaneers

A-

Jaguars

Seahawks

B+

Chargers

Packers

B

Patriots

Steelers

Titans

Cardinals

Falcons

Panthers

Vikings

Eagles

49ers

Redskins

B-

Browns

Jets

Raiders

Lions

Giants

C+

Bills

Texans

Chiefs

Saints

C

Colts

Dolphins

Rams

C-

Bengals

Broncos

 

[Jene Bramel]

Would rather have at least four of the groups ranked below the Lions than their group. Raiders may be underrated in this group, too.

 

[Jason Wood]

I think it's a real stretch to give the Giants LB corps a B-, and I struggle with the Panthers getting a B.

 

[Chase Stuart]

Jets are a tough group to grade. Who knows what to think of Pace or Gholston -- high potential, but that's about all we know. I'm not a fan of Bryan Thomas, but between the three of these guys, you should get one stud pass rusher.

David Harris led the league in tackles per start last year, so he's got the look of a great one. Barton at this point is nothing special.

 

[3C's]

Steelers are a top tier defense but both the DL and LB get a B? Interesting. There will be a couple of new faces at LB and they should be plenty good.

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

Chargers are overrated here.