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Found June 30, 2009 on SI.com:
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Middle linebacker was once the signature position in the NFL. Not so anymore, says John P. Lopez, who points out players like Ray Lewis are near extinction.
Original Story: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009...
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