http://www.yardbarker.com/content/player/22116 Recent articles about David Harris en-us Tiered linebacker rankings for 2008 fantasy IDP leagues. Wed, 06 Aug 2008 11:52:11 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/301880 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/301880 For those in IDP leagues, we have the Top 83 Linebackers in the game to help you for your Fantasy Football Championship run. A must read for all Fantasy Football lovers Tue, 05 Aug 2008 08:14:52 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/301136 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/301136 Linebackers are the heart and soul of many defenses and can change the course of games. Whether it's a tackle that prevents a first down, a pass deflection or a forced fumble, linebackers can make their presence felt in many ways. The players on this list have the potential to do all of those things. LaMarr Woodley Steelers: Woodley didn't start a game in his rookie season but still managed to get 4 sacks. Now that Clark Haggans left for the Cardinals. Woodley has his chance to start for the Steelers and show why he has the upside to be one of the best pass rushers in the league. Woodley has the potential and opportunity to put up a Pro Bowl season in his first full year as a starter. Ernie Sims Lions: Sims has already established himself as one of the best linebackers in the league as he has 258 tackles in his first two seasons. So why is Sims on this list? That's because he plays for the Lions. Other than Thanksgiving day, football fans around the country don't get to watch Sims and they are missing out. He has already shown what he is capable of and is similar to a young Derrick Brooks. Another good season and Sims should be headed to Hawaii for his first Pro Bowl. Jon Beason Panthers: If not for Patrick Willis, Beason would have been talked about for his incredible rookie season. Beason had one hundred forty tackles and 1 interception. He is in a similar boat as Sims as the Panthers don't get much national attention either. But if Beason keeps putting up numbers like that, it will be hard for most football fans to not pay attention. David Harris Jets: As a rookie, Harris only started 9 games. But he was a tackling machine as he had 127 on the year. Harris also had 5 sacks and forced 2 fumbles. With a full year starting, Harris could prove to be one of the best young linebackers in the league. Paul Posluszny Bills: If Posluszny didn't have a season ending arm injury in week 3, he would be in the same discussion as Willis and Beason. In 3 games, he had 26 tackles which would have put him on pace for 139 tackles. Now Posluszny is healthy and with the Bills poised to make the playoffs, Posluszny has the chance to become a star in his second year. D'Qwell Jackson Browns: In his second season,Jackson showed flashes of his potential as he had 101 tackles, 1 sack and an interception. But because he plays for the Browns, nobody knows who he is yet. That should change this year as the Browns have 5 prime time games this season and with the additions of Shaun Rogers and Corey Williams up front, Jackson could be even better this year. Thomas Howard Raiders: Howard has all the makings to turn into a star in his 3rd season. He had 95 tackles last year and is one of the best linebackers in the league in pass coverage as he had 6 interceptions. With his 4.4 speed, Howard ended up taking two of those for touchdowns. With the Raiders improved defense, look for Howard to make his first Pro Bowl appearance in the near future. Justin Durant Jaguars: When Mike Peterson went down with an injury, the unknown Durant stepped in as a rookie and had 49 tackles and 1 interception. The most impressive part was how in his first playoff game against the Steelers, he stepped in and had 12 tackles. With Peterson returning to the middle, Durant will most likely move to the outside where he can utilize his speed and has the opportunity to be a game changing linebacker for years to come. Wed, 23 Jul 2008 09:52:42 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/294297 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/294297 This article examines the production of linebackers in a 3-4 scheme as opposed to 4-3 schemes in fantasy football and IDP (Individual Defensive Player) leagues. Wed, 25 Jun 2008 16:21:52 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/282364 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/282364 The 2008 edition of the NFL's all-star game signaled a significant shift, as 41 players made their first career Pro Bowl appearances. So the door is open for more newcomers to make it in '09. Here are the 10 players most likely to make their Honolulu debuts at the end of this season: uh ya, u gotta click it to see who ;0 !! interesting list he put together!!! Mon, 19 May 2008 04:33:22 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/268441 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/268441 Trades LB – Jonathan Vilma to Saints – This is the worst move by the Jets since drafting Kyle Brady over Warren Sapp. They are trading away one of the best Linebackers in the game for a 4th round pick and a possible 3rd and 4th next year. Why trade this young, fast and extremely talented LB? He didn't fit the system? When you have a player as talented as Vilma you make the system fit him. Imagine having David Harris and Vilma playing together for the next ten years. Mark my words, unless NY picks up a top rate superstar LB this trade will haunt the Jets in the years to come DT – Kris Jenkins from Panthers – Great job by Tannenbaum picking up one of the best defensive tackles in the game. Finally the Jets are picking up players that "fit the system." Sat, 15 Mar 2008 16:40:46 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/201653 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/201653