strongside

The remaining linebackers, Jones (a rookie) and Kiwanuka (a defensive end who was converted to strongside linebacker this season), weren't experienced enough to be able to anchor the defense from the middle.

The Battle Will Be Won in the Middle Chris Herring 2012

He played outside in the 3-4 early in his career and at both the middle and strongside positions in the 4-3 as a senior.

Wake Forest's Curry heads deep draft for linebackers 2009

In fact, he was flopped to the tight-end side when Virginia wanted to take advantage of his blocking on strongside runs.

Peak performers: O-line likely to produce bumper draft class again 2009

Players to watch there include strongside linebacker Myron Beck and MLB Alex Hoffman-Ellis.

Around the Pac-10 Conference 2010

DE-DT, Ohio State, 6-6, 287: Ironhead Heyward's son is another elite 3-4 defensive end prospect, and 4-3 teams might consider him athletic enough to play strongside end.

Looking ahead: Top 32 players for the 2011 NFL draft class 2010

Quincy Black and Angelo Crowell will battle for the strongside post.

Change is the only sure thing as Bucs prepare for uncertainty 2009

Pisa Tinoisamoa, Nick Roach and Hunter Hillenmeyer will fight for the strongside job.

Even with Jay Cutler in place, can Bears put it all together? 2009

Rated as the best strongside defensive end and 12th-best overall prospect by Rivals.

Texas - Team Notes 2010

Still uncertain: who will emerge at safety and strongside linebacker — recently signed Pisa Tinoisamoa will get a look — and a backup for Cutler.

Even with Jay Cutler in place, can Bears put it all together? 2009

In the Giants' base defense, Williams whose first name is pronounced Juh-kwon plays strongside linebacker, or "Sam."

The Mercurial Rise of an Unheralded Rookie Aditi Kinkhabwala 2011