Comments on: NFL’s top linebacker? Dolphins’ Karlos Dansby says, “I’m the best”

By: cantonbound13

cantonbound13 — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 21:22:12 +0000

One good game in 2 years & he thinks he’s the best linebacker in the game today? Imagine if he has another good game? He’ll say he’s the best of all time.
Unfortunately, since Ireland has been in charge the Dolphins don’t have anyone on their roster who is the best at their position.

By: cshearing

cshearing — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 15:03:28 +0000

C’mon guys, it’s obvious he’s using bravado as a means of motivation for the team. This team needs all the motivation it can get.

By: silverhornet

silverhornet — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 01:12:40 +0000

Well, he has been playing much better now that his injuries appear to be behind him. Best? er…. no… Best on the team? Probably (keep in mind Cameron Wake is a linebacker too).

By: jgrange08

jgrange08 — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 23:39:53 +0000

He’d be the 4th best linebacker on the steelers, so there goes his claim right away. But even with my steelers bias aside, I could honestly I could probably think of 10 others I would take in front of him.

By: howley1

howley1 — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 22:11:48 +0000

Demarcus Ware is the best defensive player in the NFL. Demarcus Ware plays linebacker. Therefore, Demarcus Ware is the best linebacker in the NFL.

By: grninerfan

grninerfan — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 21:25:30 +0000

besides all of the great LB’s everyone has mentioned already Urlacher, Lewis, Willis Bowman and more. I am not a Giant’s fan but I watched them yesterday and I know they have some LB’s better than this guy.

By: goldrush36

goldrush36 — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 21:24:40 +0000

Waxdaclam, Willis is also doing about double the pass coverage than ever before. I agree Spikes who, but Bowman does not deserve consideration as the best in the game. Willis has done it every single year since entering the league and he’s the best now, he still has a ways to go to match what Lewis has accomplished though. Willis and Bowman are by far the best tandem though

By: goldrush36

goldrush36 — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 21:09:02 +0000

Novarro Bowman in his 2nd year is better than Dansby. Willis, Lewis, Fletcher, Briggs, and Urlacher just as a few examples are on another planet… Dansby is good, but he would still only be the 4th best in the division if still in the NFC West. Willis, Bowman, Lauranitis all are better. They need to get that drug testing going, because Dansby will measure off the charts

By: taco87

taco87 — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 21:04:49 +0000

Navarro bowman leads the 49ers in tackles but defenses game plan for Willis. He would get more tackles as well if he wasn’t asked to play so much coverage and the guy is crazy good at forcing fumbles. He is the best linebacker in the league right now. Not to take anything away from urlacker or Lewis.

By: marcsasharc

marcsasharc — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 20:57:19 +0000

the 49ers have 2 linebackers who are better than him.

By: chocolatebaconbutter

chocolatebaconbutter — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 20:54:27 +0000

What do you want the guy to say? Of course he’s confident in his abilities. But do you really want a LB on your team that when asked this question he says “yeah, I’m good, but I can think of 11 or 12 guys that are better”? No story here. Many people are right, he may not be top 10, but he’s very talented. Give the guy a break.

By: hammer7329

hammer7329 — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 20:46:20 +0000

A 2 win team sure talks a lot of trash. Vonte Davis and now Dansby. Incredible after 2 wins that you guys are great . . And Sparano thinks he’s a great coach too. Beat a decent team with a good QB and then you can talk

By: destructicus

destructicus — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 20:44:51 +0000

Your report of this interview is incomplete. You didn’t include any of his reasoning.

He reasoned that he is the only linebacker who has played all the linebacker positions effectively (outside, inside, will, mike), and he has 28 sacks while also playing well in coverage.

He’s saying he’s the best because he’s the most versatile.

I’m not agreeing with his claim he’s the best, and I’m a Dolphins fan.

But… this report was lacking in most of the details.

Maybe just post the link to Salguero’s original interview.

By: sixjak

sixjak — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 20:39:40 +0000

Karlos Dansby? Yeah he did a great job covering Vernon Davis when he was in AZ. Patrick Willis, Navarrow Bowman are both better and Urlaxher still has plenty left in the tank.

By: hendeeze

hendeeze — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 20:32:48 +0000

Isn’t It ironic the best linebacker in football humbly deflects any recognition to his team mates, while the talkers, Beason/Dansby can’t seem to get enough of themselves?

By: waxdaclam

waxdaclam — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 20:28:01 +0000

NaVarro Bowman had more tackles than Willis yesterday and has more tackles than Willis on the season. Not saying he’s better–just pointing out that he deserves just as much credit as Willis does. Takeo Spikes who?

By: markpfs

markpfs — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 20:27:44 +0000

Chuck Norris doesn’t play linebacker but if he did he would be the best and would lead the league in QB sacks, ripping helmets off, OL knock outs, forced fumbles and TDs (everybody would be afraid to tackle him).

P.S. Dans Baby, if you are going to lie going big is the only way to go!!

By: tburris

tburris — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 20:25:43 +0000

Brian Cushing….. eats this guy for breakfast… then spits him out….

By: steelersownyou

steelersownyou — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 20:25:42 +0000

God he would be 5th ranked LB on Steelers. Timmons, Woodley, Timmons, Farrior then Dansby…They sure do talk a lot for being a terrible team in miami. Im with bush …..”we stink”

By: cliffordc05

cliffordc05 — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 20:21:37 +0000

All Karlos needs to do is to ignore the All Pro selections at the end of the year. He is one of a number of very good linebackers in the league but he is not the best. He does everything well but nothing great.

By: cookie2117

cookie2117 — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 20:02:03 +0000

Wat about my boi Demarcus Ware

By: dirtdawg55

dirtdawg55 — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 19:38:05 +0000

Karlos Darby’s dad is Rex Ryan? Who woulda figured?

By: trollhammer20

trollhammer20 — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 19:35:07 +0000

Ray Lewis might have something to say about that. Of course, first he’s going to have to heal up from those broken ankles Marshawn Lynch gave him yesterday…

By: purplepain5

purplepain5 — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 19:30:18 +0000

The best linebacker in the league, shouldn’t be on the 20th ranked Defense in the NFL. Might be a top 5 “inside” linebacker.

By: gallopingghost

gallopingghost — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 19:27:02 +0000

“He’s a great linebacker, but he’s aging fast.”

Sounds like the same regurgitated criticism Urlacher’s been proving wrong for years. Obviously Dansby hasn’t watched a lot of Bears games this season.

By: cowboys8819

cowboys8819 — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 19:24:34 +0000

DeMarcus Ware?

By: chris6523

chris6523 — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 19:04:06 +0000

He’s better than the pack’s two ILBs.

By: andyreidisfat

andyreidisfat — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 19:03:41 +0000

So if you go by the fact dansby is a real line backer and not a stand up rusher like ware or cm3 then yeah I think you could make an argument he is the best. Willis is right there as well. They asked about urlacher and Lewis which to me is insulting to Willis. No offense to those two player who were both at one point the best, but now Willis and dansby kinda do set the standard.

By: 7pints

7pints — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 19:02:46 +0000

The really unfortunate thing is he honestly believes what he said. Poor guy.

By: ruggerlad

ruggerlad — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 18:58:49 +0000

Is he the best LB in the NFL? No I don’t think so, BUT he has been underrated his whole career and may very well be the most versatile LB in the NFL.
You really cannot name a weakness in his game – he has coverage skills, can blitz and play the run.
He is still underrated and better than many LB’s who get more credit.