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Omar Gaither and Akeem Jordan will compete at weakside linebacker.

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But Briggs did his part, again ably filling the demanding weakside linebacker role in Chicago's Tampa 2 defense.

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Opposite Ware, Derrick Brooks, the signature Cover 2 weakside man, will ply his trade in our 4-3 sets.

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But might be best suited for weakside post in 4-3 scheme.

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Expect LeRoy Hill, who got the franchise tag from the Seahawks, to switch to the weakside post formerly occupied by Julian Peterson (traded to Detroit on March 14) while Curry will take over on the strong side.

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In the Giants' nickel defense, when there are five defensive backs, Williams plays the weakside linebacker, or "Will."

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Derrick Brooks was the perfect weakside linebacker for Tony Dungy's defense: fast, agile and complete.

Derrick Brooks the perfect pick as the NFL's best OLB of 2000s 2010

For someone of his physical abilities, he gets beat off the dribble too frequently and he sometimes falls asleep in weakside defense.

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That's a tough call for a team that has serious needs at weakside linebacker, defensive line and along the offensive line.

If Redskins want Sanchez, how much will they pay in draft picks? 2009

LB Aaron Curry can step in on weakside where Julian Peterson roamed.

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