PERSON@1 -LRB- born December NUMBER@1 , NUMBER@2 -RRB- is a former MISC@1 football player , widely regarded as the greatest linebacker of his generation and one of the best football players of all time .

PERSON@1 -LRB- born December NUMBER@1 , NUMBER@2 -RRB- is a former MISC@1 football player , commonly considered as the greatest linebacker of his time and one of the best football players ever .
