Let's take a look at 3-4 OLB's on the roster

**Shawn** · 01-06-2013, 10:10 AM

Originally Posted by Slapstick

John Simon is a relentless, high motor player...props to Chadman for recognizing...

Simon has also played a stand-up role in pass rushing...he wasn't asked to drop much at all, but I bet he would be as effective as a LaMarr Woodley in the short area...

Zach Boren has LB instincts as good as any I've seen...to be so effective after playing FB for years is amazing...

you certainly nailed it. Both of these guys I would love to see on the Steelers. Shoot, I would be on cloud 9 if the draft looked like Hankins, Simons, Boren in the first 3 rounds.

**Shawn** · 01-06-2013, 10:12 AM

Originally Posted by BigRob

Simon has alligator arms, no thank you. He's going to struggle in the pros. I am interested to see him in the Senior Bowl.

Strike me interested in Boren late in the draft or as an UDFA.

Doubt Boren gets out of the 4th at the latest.

**NorthCoast** · 01-06-2013, 10:55 AM

Originally Posted by Oviedo

It looks like a natural 4-3 DE who is being required to play as a 3-4 OLB and his body isn't holding up to the constant running covering receivers. Therefore we see the numerous and repeated leg injuries.

Apparently it's in Woodley's DNA to be a 4-3 DE. He can't do anything about it.

What a silly statement.

**phillyesq** · 01-06-2013, 11:18 AM

Originally Posted by NorthCoast

Apparently it's in Woodley's DNA to be a 4-3 DE. He can't do anything about it.

What a silly statement.

The suggestion that Woodley gets hurt because he drops into coverage (and not because of poor conditioning) is absolutely absurd.

**NJ-STEELER** · 01-06-2013, 05:46 PM

weren't we #1 in defense this year (as well as being very high in the rankings the last few years)

and wasnt the offense pretty bad statistically?

next year we might lose 2 more weapons on the offense in mendy and wallace

so, is drafting another defensive player at #1 wise?

**Mister Pittsburgh** · 01-06-2013, 05:58 PM

Originally Posted by NJ-STEELER

weren't we #1 in defense this year (as well as being very high in the rankings the last few years)

and wasnt the offense pretty bad statistically?

next year we might lose 2 more weapons on the offense in mendy and wallace

so, is drafting another defensive player at #1 wise?

No, I think with the desires of ownership in mind, we should draft Chance Warmack in the first round if he is there and a RB between rounds 2 through 4 and a mid round WR/ pass catching TE as well.

**hawaiiansteel** · 01-07-2013, 02:52 PM

I predict that Woodley gets himself in shape and rebounds with a good season, James Harrison returns after taking a pay cut and Jason Worilds is waiting for his opportunity to finally play and shine just like Keenan Lewis finally go to do this season.

our situation is not that dire at OLB...

**Sugar** · 01-07-2013, 02:57 PM

Originally Posted by Mister Pittsburgh

No, I think with the desires of ownership in mind, we should draft Chance Warmack in the first round if he is there and a RB between rounds 2 through 4 and a mid round WR/ pass catching TE as well.

Why not draft the top TE coming out first (since Heath is recovering) and then get an OL in 2-4? We'll have another OL for depth, but a TE for the future and to team with Heath when he returns. The bonus is that Haley might know how to use both TE's.

**Oviedo** · 01-07-2013, 03:01 PM

Originally Posted by Sugar

Why not draft the top TE coming out first (since Heath is recovering) and then get an OL in 2-4? We'll have another OL for depth, but a TE for the future and to team with Heath when he returns. The bonus is that Haley might know how to use both TE's.

We will need an OL to start and play not for depth if we lose Starks and Foster.