Terry Blount, ESPN Staff Writer 9y

Bruce Irvin on the Seahawks defense: 'Big dudes who can run'

PHOENIX – So who is the fastest linebacker of a team of speedy linebackers? Even the hint of that question is insulting to Seattle Seahawks Sam linebacker Bruce Irvin.

“C’mon man,” Irvin said. “I don’t even got to say that. I know I’m still the fastest.”

Bobby Wagner is widely regarded as the fastest middle linebacker in the league.

“Wagner can’t beat me,” Irvin said. “If you look at the team, there’s a certain skill set. It’s big dudes who can run.”

Seattle All-Pro cornerback Richard Sherman said the 6-foot-3, 250-pound Irvin is the best all-around athlete on the team. A couple of times this season during timeouts on the field, Irvin has passed the time by standing on his hands.

The Seahawks are known for their overall team speed on defense. Irvin listed strong safety Kam Chancellor and Will linebacker K.J. Wright as two Seahawks with exceptional speed for their size.”

“And the smallest person on defense is probably [free safety] Earl [Thomas],’’ Irvin said. “Well, he can run.”

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