Ranking the NY Giants' top 10 linebackers of all-time

Ranking NY Giants’ top 10 linebackers of all-time

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - NOVEMBER 03: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Hall of Famers Lawrence Taylor (L) and Harry Carson talk during a halftime ceremony of a game between the New York Giants and the Indianapolis Colts on November 3, 2014 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Colts defeated the Giants 40-24. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) /

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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Dante Culpepper (C) is sacked by New York Giants Shaun Williams (36) and Jessie Armstead (98) late in the fourth quarter of the NFC Championship game 14 January, 2001 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants beat the Vikings 41-0 and will face either the Oakland Raiders or the Baltimore Ravens in the Super Bowl in Tampa, Florida 28 January, 2001. AFP PHOTO/Don EMMERT (Photo by Don EMMERT / AFP) (Photo credit should read DON EMMERT/AFP via Getty Images) /

4) Jessie Armstead

Years: 1993-2001

Legacy: Five-time Pro Bowl (1997-2001); Three-time All-Pro (1997, 1999, 2000)

Jessie Armstead may not have the Super Bowl rings, but he was one of the league’s best linebackers throughout his time in blue.

An eighth round pick in 1993, Armstead’s accolades were impressive as any – developing into a perennial All-Pro player. His defense helped the Giants break through to the Super Bowl, but unfortunately they couldn’t close the deal against the Baltimore Ravens.

The lack of a championship as a player works against Armstead, but watching one minute of his tape lends credence to his spot on this list.

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