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Yahoo! Sports NFL blog, Shutdown Corner, has an interesting piece looking at pro linebacker stop...

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Yahoo! Sports NFL blog, Shutdown Corner, has an interesting piece looking at pro linebacker stop rates. No. 1 vs the pass is our own Rolando McClain: Rolando McClain, Oakland Raiders (65% passing Stop Rate, 31 pass plays, 5.3 passing yards per play, 1 interception, 6 passes defensed, 24 pass tackles, 13 tackle stops, 73% run Stop Rate) More may have been expected of McClain than was produced in his rookie season, but with a very impressive front four taking care of business, he was able to back out and cover from the middle. McClain was especially impressive with his ability to double back and catch up to bigger receivers and tight ends in the open field. He's also adept at stealing a look, barging in, and blowing up a swing pass.