"It will be nice putting a guy with some stability back there," said strong safety Victor Green, who has been a consistent top tackler.

Patrick Willis was the top tackler of the game with 10, while Brooks had five tackles and a sack.

Justin Victor and Zach Breen were the top tacklers on defense with 120 and 101 respectively.

He finished the tournament as the top tackler and ball carrier, the first time a single player has ever topped both tables.

And they hope that Antonio Pierce, the team's top tackler before spraining his ankle on Dec. 11, can return during the playoffs.

In addition, the linebackers lack a dominating performer, even though Kyle Clifton has turned into the team's top tackler.

Adams was the team's top tackler at 47 among the defensive linemen in 1976, and also had six sacks and 12 QB pressures.

Last year, Green was the club's top tackler.

De Gois was one of the top tacklers of 2009.

Linebacker Zach Thomas was the top tackler with nine.