PULLMAN -- A SAM, a WIL and a MIKE are returning ... defense -- will go with four down-linemen and three linebackers. "When you look at the MIKE and WIL body types and prototypes of what a ...

Mike Vrabel is putting the finishing touches on his coaching staff. According to a source, the Patriots are hiring former NFL linebacker Mike Smith to be their new outside linebackers coach.

Earlier today, Pete Thamel reported that Virginia Tech was narrowing in on hiring Arizona Cardinals Linebackers ... "Sam Siefkes is a terrific coach," said former Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike ...