ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) -Brian Dawkins fires up his teammates with frenzied and feverish dance moves before games.

So does Ray Lewis.

The Denver Broncos safety sets the tone on the field through big plays and bone-rattling hits. Same with the Baltimore Ravens linebacker.

Dawkins and Lewis are made from a similar mold - two highly intense players who thrive on always being in the middle of things. Every elite defense needs one.