OT: Best pass rushing ILB

[numone9er]

I know it isn't asked of too many ILB's to rush the passer, but who would you say does the best at it? When was the last time an ILB had 10+ sacks in a season?

 

[NinerSickness]

Kendrel Bell had Nine. Seau got as many as 7 a few of times...

Wasn't there a MLB who played for the Saints who acted more like a DE? Forget his name.

 

[numone9er]

Urlacher had 8 in his rookie season as well, but i still haven't come across a 10+ sack guy. I'm not sure about the guy from the Saints. Do you recall around what time period he played in?

 

[Crimsoncrew]

I think if Bowman has more rushing chances in the years to come, he's got a legit chance to get into the discussion. He's got some great pass rush moves for an ILB.

 

[deep9er]

i'm just glad to see MLB blitzes today, and quite a few times. we all know it'll be necessary against play-off teams.

sorry to say but IMO Aldon Smith didn't look good......at all? well, maybe on one play where he almost got a hand on.

didn't see a DB blitz but thats ok.

 

[imac_21]

i'm just glad to see MLB blitzes today, and quite a few times. we all know it'll be necessary against play-off teams.

sorry to say but IMO Aldon Smith didn't look good......at all? well, maybe on one play where he almost got a hand on.

didn't see a DB blitz but thats ok.

Whitner was blitzing on Brown's second INT.

The MLB for the Saints was Charlie Clemons.He had 13.5 in 2001. But he never had more than 3 any other season.

 

[numone9er]

Whitner was blitzing on Brown's second INT.

The MLB for the Saints was Charlie Clemons.He had 13.5 in 2001. But he never had more than 3 any other season.

Thank you for that stat.

 

[Crimsoncrew]

i'm just glad to see MLB blitzes today, and quite a few times. we all know it'll be necessary against play-off teams.

sorry to say but IMO Aldon Smith didn't look good......at all? well, maybe on one play where he almost got a hand on.

didn't see a DB blitz but thats ok.

Smith didn't look great, but Clemons was getting the ball out quickly. Smith got some pressure off the edge several times, but Clemons did a nice job of stepping up in the pocket to avoid the pressure. Bummed he didn't get the record, but I think he's got a very bright future.

It's also worth noting that J. Smith sat out quite a lot, and Aldon was rushing from the left side more than I've seen him do before. Pairing those two makes it easier on Aldon.