The San Francisco 49ers are making big changes on defense, switching from a 3-4 to a 4-3 base look. They’ll spend more time in their nickel and dime packages, but the change is notable. With it comes adjustments to how they will use their linebackers and defensive linemen, as well as the numbers involved.
On Monday, former Pro Bowl linebacker, and current NFL Network analyst Willie McGinest put together a ranking of the best linebacker groups in the NFL. NFL.com has had different former players at different positions offering their thoughts on the best groups at their former positions.