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Week 17 IDP Rankings: Linebackers

When the Patriots drafted Mayo tenth overall in the 2008 NFL Draft, this is the Jerod Mayo they envisioned -- a defensive leader who'd provide a strong tackling presence to complement NT Vince Wilfork in the middle of the 3-4 . Typically, the biggest weakness of the 3-4 is its vulnerability to gouging runs up the middle,...

Week 16 IDP Rankings: Linebackers

Once again, Patriots RILB Jerod Mayo racked up a huge tackle total. He posted a game-high 16 tackles (10 solos) in the exciting victory over the Packers, and still leads the NFL with 164 tackles through just 14 games. While Mayo has just one sack, three PD and two fumble recoveries on the season, he's a constant, reliable...

Week 14 IDP Rankings: Linebackers

Just 12 games into the 2010 season, Stephen Tulloch has already eclipsed his 2009 tackle total. While there are a few reasons for this, but the simplest explanation is that the Titans' offense stinks, and Tulloch – who's now a part of the nickel package as well – is on the field for more plays. But Tulloch is...

Week 13 IDP Rankings: Linebackers

Just about all of the linebackers in Sunday night's Steelers-Ravens tilt get my vote of confidence this week. After all, this grudge match will feature several of the best in the league, and these combatants almost always step up in big contests. Neither team yields especially favorable numbers to opposing linebackers,...

Week 12 IDP Rankings: Linebackers

I'm downgrading Brian Cushing after yet another quiet game (four tackles). He's worth starting in multiple LB formats, but he's no longer a Top 20 LB. While last year's Defensive Rookie of the Year forced a fumble against the Jets and is getting to the QB, he seems a step slower than his rookie year and is being used...

Jerod Mayo News From the Web

05/22/12 Tom Brady, Jerod Mayo among Patriots spotted at OTAs Source: The Point After The media couldn't attend today's organized team activities at Gillette Stadium, but Patriots Today released a quick report from practice.
05/03/12 Tom Brady, Jerod Mayo Among Patriots Offering Memories... Source: NESN Matthew Slater got a rare opportunity to get some snaps at safety against the Cardinals during his rookie season in 2008, and as he jogged backed to the huddle, he looked up and had a "wow" moment as he realized he was listening to Junior Seau give some defensive orders.
04/27/12 Pats trade up for two defensive intimidators Source: The Eagle-Tribune - North Andover MA Clearly, he's watched enough of the Giants in February to know that it's time to shred "bend but don't break" and start attacking.
04/27/12 Dont'a Hightower Joins Jerod Mayo, Brandon Spikes to... Source: NESN The Patriots have assembled one of the best groups of young linebackers in the NFL, and the three SEC alums should be able to lead that defense for years.
04/26/12 Boys and Girls Club auction set for Saturday Source: The Daily News - Newburyport MA If Ted Williams, Mickey Mantle, Rob Gronkowski, Jerod Mayo, Tedy Bruschi, John Lester, Lebron James, Chris Bosh and Dwayne Wade are among your sports heroes, then the Boys and Girls Club of Lower Merrimack Valley's Starry Night Charity Auction on Saturday is the place to be.