Nate Ulrich’s power rankings
1. Karlos Dansby — inside linebacker, 6-3, 251 pounds, 12th year, 33 years old. 2014 — started all 12 games in which he appeared (missed four with sprained medial collateral ligament in left knee), 93 tackles, three sacks, one interception and two passes defensed.
2. Paul Kruger — outside linebacker, 6-4, 270, seventh year, 29. 2014 — appeared in all 16 games with 15 starts, 53 tackles, 11 sacks, four passes defensed, four forced fumbles and one fumble recovery.
3. Nate Orchard — outside linebacker, 6-4, 255, rookie second-round draft pick, 22.