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It really doesn't matter to me whether it's defensive end or linebacker. I just want to play the game of football. I've been working…

— Gaines Adams

Footwork is definitely key for a linebacker. We make our money playing laterally. You've got to be able to move side to side and…

— Brandon Spikes

I think that it definitely makes the transition easier being able to know linebacker and having also played on the defensive line. You can…

— Justin Cole

You have to understand, it takes a lot of qualities to play linebacker - quickness, tackling ability and sheer force - so you just…

— Cris Carter

All of the linebacker spots are pretty similar, they just have different intricacies.

— Luke Kuechly

The open side Defensive End has to be one of your best football players. Size does not matter as much. We want an athletic…

— Pete Carroll

The linebacker has to make multiple, multiple decisions on every play. Not only what his assignment is and what the play is, but all…

— Bill Belichick

I'm a full-back who is more offensive than defensive, but I'm aware that the defensive side is also important.

— Joao Cancelo

In the NFL, defensive backs are faster.

— Dwayne Haskins

More quarterbacks are hurt in the pocket than anywhere else. Who would you rather get hit by - a 295-pound defensive lineman or a…

— Randall Cunningham

I prefer safety. That's what I've played my whole life, but if the team needs me to play linebacker, then I'll do it.

— Eric Reid

That's what's fun about being a linebacker because you're commanding that whole defense.

— Leighton Vander Esch