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Quote: Originally Posted by ggsimmonds

Meaningless was the wrong word. It is not meaningless, but it tells us little about the quality of a player. It is probably the least important stat for a linebacker. Your original post implied that Bowman should be higher than 88 by virtue of leading the NFL in tackles. That is wrong. An 88 is not a bad player. It does not imply that he has any flaws. Besides, scotty wasn't speaking on Bowman in particular I think, he was speaking in general on why the tackle stat is not that important.

He should be higher than 88. One of our local newspapers lists Bowman and Keuchly as MLB on first team defense--that's Keuchly and Bowman. They are both on Pro Bowl roster. Yes, I think tackles is most important--shows play recognition and ability to tackle.

Okay, tell me who are the better MLBs than Bowman and Keuchly? On second thought, I'd take what our sports writers say over what you say.