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Big Blue View Preseason All-NFC East Team -- Middle Linebacker

By Ed Valentine
May 22, 2012; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles linebacker DeMeco Ryans (59) is interviewed after practice during organized team activities at the Philadelphia Eagles NovaCare Complex. Howard Smith-US PRESSWIRE
May 22, 2012; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles linebacker DeMeco Ryans (59) is interviewed after practice during organized team activities at the Philadelphia Eagles NovaCare Complex. Howard Smith-US PRESSWIRE

We have reached the middle linebacker position, of what is commonly referred to as the 'MIKE' in today's football parlance as we name our 2012 Big Blue View Preseason All-NFC East Team.

Here are your nominees.

Sean Lee, Cowboys -- Had 103 tackles and four interceptions last season, his second in the NFL. Compiled a Pro Football focus Rating of +13.9.

DeMeco Ryans, Eagles -- Acquired in a trade by the Eagles over the offseason, Ryans is a 27-year-old two-time pr Bowler coming off a pair of sub-par seasons for him. Played only six games in 2010 and had no sacks and 71 tackles last season. Ryans had a +6.8 PFF grade last season.

London Fletcher, Redskins -- After 14 years in the league, Fletcher is still an elite player. Had 96 tackles, 1.5 sacks, eight passes defensed and 2 forced fumbles last season. Compiled a +19.8 PFF score, eight in the league among middle linebackers.

Jonathan Goff, Redskins -- The former New York Giant is a member of the Redskins now after missing last season with a knee injury.

Chase Blackburn/Mark Herzlich/Keith Rivers, Giants -- I have no idea which guy ends up playing the most snaps at middle linebacker for the Giants this season. So, I put all three of them in here.

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