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Outside linebackers: top senior prospects.(Draft Watch)
1 Derrick Johnson, 6-3, 231, Texas. Fast, athletic playmaker with instincts. Has a burst to the ball. Is disruptive and can be a difference-maker. Can hit. Misses some tackles and isn't as physical as some linebackers.
2 Kevin Burnett, 6-3, 236, Tennessee. Highly athletic player with speed and explosiveness. Will mix it up with the big boys. Is ideal fit at weakside linebacker.
3 Ryan Claridge, 6-2, 259, UNLV. Big, physical linebacker who could play the strong side or in the middle. Isn't as athletic or fast as some prospects. Could make more plays.
4 Michael Boley, 6-2, 225, Southern Miss. Athletic linebacker who has all the skills. Can cover. Should test out well and could improve his stock. Could show more desire.
5 Zac Woodfin, 6-1, 235, Alabama-Birmingham. Athletic linebacker with instincts. Makes plays. Can pop you. Has decent size. Isn't a burner but can run some.
6 Pat Thomas, 6-2, 230, N.C. State. Instinctive player who finds the ball. Can cover well for his size. Has the potential to develop in the right system in the NFL.
7 Leroy Hill, 6-1, 220, Clemson. Has cover ability and instincts. More of a chase player than a take-on player. Can run. Is undersized. Isn't real natural athletically.
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...rights indefinitely, argued that free agency would lead to league domination...regardless of the bargaining system--free agency or the reserve clause. (3) The only theoretical difference between free agency and the reserve clause system would...
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- Newspaper article from: The Washington Post KEN DENLINGER September 17, 1987 700+ words
...the only thing worse than fighting for free agency be actually getting it? Let's say...You guys are absolutely right. Free agency is morally and legally correct-and...of agreeing to a reasonable form of free agency and then taking it away, slowly but...
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...something that both sides could live with on free agency," said one owner, who requested to...not been able to resolve The Issue. Free agency. After intervention by commissioner...Pittsburgh. It was the owners' belief that free agency would be the first issue on the table...
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