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Ranking the greatest position groups in Washington Football Team history

By Tim Meek

WASHINGTON, D.C. - CIRCA 1992: Wide Receiver Art Monk #81 of the Washington Redskins runs with the ball after catching a pass against the Los Angeles Raiders during an NFL game circa 1992 at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C. Monk played for the Redskins from 1980-93. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, D.C. - CIRCA 1992: Wide Receiver Art Monk #81 of the Washington Redskins runs with the ball after catching a pass against the Los Angeles Raiders during an NFL game circa 1992 at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C. Monk played for the Redskins from 1980-93. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images) /
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LANDOVER, MD – DECEMBER 22: Inside linebacker London Fletcher #59 of the Washington Football Team walks off the field after announcing his retirement after the game against the Dallas Cowboys at FedExField on December 22, 2013 in Landover, Maryland. The Cowboys defeated Washington 24-23. (Photo by Larry French/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD – DECEMBER 22: Inside linebacker London Fletcher #59 of the Washington Football Team walks off the field after announcing his retirement after the game against the Dallas Cowboys at FedExField on December 22, 2013 in Landover, Maryland. The Cowboys defeated Washington 24-23. (Photo by Larry French/Getty Images) /

No. 8 – Linebackers  (Fletcher, Huff, Hanburger, Coleman, Harvey, Olkewicz, Marshall)

In a position group that features two Hall of Famers, I feel confident saying it should be three.

London Fletcher was a constant. Never flashy, not a self-promoter, he was all business. A football player of the old-school variety. Playing 16 years as middle linebacker is no easy task. London was a four-time Pro Bowler, a two-time All-Pro, Super Bowl Champ, and Man of the Year recipient.

Chris Hanburger earned the name “Hangman” with his clotheslining tackles. I never got to see Hanburger play, but I enjoy watching his highlight clips more than any other player. Although his tackling prowess would be frowned upon in the current day NFL, he’d certainly be a fan favorite and undoubtedly would have the fans off their seats.

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