1. Lee - I'm probably too partial to him, but as instinctual and savvy a LB as I've seen. Probably at or near the top at his position when he was in his prime, which we all know was marred by injury.
2. Coakley - a big play machine, seemed to make them when needed most. Played the most games out of these 5 guys.
3. Nguyen - relentless, and a leader on some really poor teams.
4. Smith - I'm only putting the young guys last because its too early. More of a playmaker than LVE, unreal talent. Sometimes he plays too out of control for my tastes.
5. LVE - He's still learning, which makes last season all the more remarkable. He's regressed a bit, but I'm hopeful.