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Re: Steelers linebacker Farrior: better, not older
Make no mistake, I would be delighted if you are right about that. I just think that it is very unlikely.
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Re: Steelers linebacker Farrior: better, not older
Steelers LB coach: Farrior hasn't lost a step
August 2nd, 2010
One of the many conclusions the Steelers coaches made following a review of the 2009 season is that James Farrior has not lost a step.
That is why the Steelers plan on keeping the 35-year-old inside linebacker on the field for all downs even though he appeared to have trouble shadowing running backs in pass coverage last season.
“It’s not that he’s losing any speed,” Steelers linebackers coach Keith Butler said. “He still runs as fast as he used to. He just got out of position a couple of times at the wrong time.”
Indeed, Farrior allowed fourth-down receptions that moved the chains in losses to the Bengals and Ravens last season when all the Steelers needed was one stop to preserve a victory.
Butler said the lapses by Farrior were more a product of technique than anything.
“He was not as effective on a couple of things (last season),” Butler said. “I think he would tell you that.”
If Farrior can correct those mistakes and continue to stuff arm Father Time, the Steelers’ situation at inside linebacker shouldn’t cost Butler any sleep this season.
Lawrence Timmons will have a breakout season if he can finally stay healthy. And the return of Larry Foote as well as the presence of Keyaron Fox gives the Steelers gives the Steelers quality depth behind Timmons and Farrior.
“I think I’ve got four starters at inside linebacker,” Butler said.
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Re: Steelers linebacker Farrior: better, not older
Hmmmmmm...sounds like an opinion I've expressed a time or two....Originally posted by hawaiiansteel
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Re: Steelers linebacker Farrior: better, not older
Originally posted by stlrz dHmmmmmm...sounds like an opinion I've expressed a time or two....Originally posted by hawaiiansteel
but then the question begs, "Why is a veteran like Farrior getting caught out of position on crucial plays?"Comment
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Re: Steelers linebacker Farrior: better, not older
Maybe trying to cover for someone else who was out of position? Maybe misread something? Maybe just made a mistake?Originally posted by hawaiiansteelOriginally posted by stlrz dHmmmmmm...sounds like an opinion I've expressed a time or two....Originally posted by hawaiiansteel
but then the question begs, "Why is a veteran like Farrior getting caught out of position on crucial plays?"Comment
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Re: Steelers linebacker Farrior: better, not older
Maybe trying to cover for someone else who was out of position? Maybe misread something? Maybe just made a mistake?[/quote:2329wgqt]Originally posted by stlrz dOriginally posted by hawaiiansteelHmmmmmm...sounds like an opinion I've expressed a time or two....Originally posted by stlrz d":2329wgqt][quote=hawaiiansteel][b]Steelers LB coach: Farrior hasn't lost a step[/b]
August 2nd, 2010
One of the many conclusions the Steelers coaches made following a review of the 2009 season is that James Farrior has not lost a step.
That is why the Steelers plan on keeping the 35-year-old inside linebacker on the field for all downs even though he appeared to have trouble shadowing running backs in pass coverage last season.
[color=#FF0000]“It’s not that he’s losing any speed,” Steelers linebackers coach Keith Butler said. “He still runs as fast as he used to. He just got out of position a couple of times at the wrong time.”[/color]
Indeed, Farrior allowed fourth-down receptions that moved the chains in losses to the Bengals and Ravens last season when all the Steelers needed was one stop to preserve a victory.
Butler said the lapses by Farrior were more a product of technique than anything.
“He was not as effective on a couple of things (last season),” Butler said. “I think he would tell you that.”
If Farrior can correct those mistakes and continue to stuff arm Father Time, the Steelers’ situation at inside linebacker shouldn’t cost Butler any sleep this season.
Lawrence Timmons will have a breakout season if he can finally stay healthy. And the return of Larry Foote as well as the presence of Keyaron Fox gives the Steelers gives the Steelers quality depth behind Timmons and Farrior.
“I think I’ve got four starters at inside linebacker,” Butler said.
[url="http://blog.triblive.com/view-from-the-press-box/2010/08/02/steelers-lb-coach-farrior-hasnt-lost-a-step/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaig n=Feed%3A+triblive%2Fblog%2FViewFromThePressBox+%2 8View+from+the+Press+Box+Blog%29
but then the question begs, "Why is a veteran like Farrior getting caught out of position on crucial plays?"
i coach soccer and i tell my defenders, "if you get caught out of position, do too much and try to do someone else's job and forget about your own, misread plays and continue to make mistakes then i have a new position for you and it's called "Left Out."Comment
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Re: Steelers linebacker Farrior: better, not older
Originally posted by hawaiiansteelMaybe trying to cover for someone else who was out of position? Maybe misread something? Maybe just made a mistake?Originally posted by stlrz dOriginally posted by hawaiiansteelHmmmmmm...sounds like an opinion I've expressed a time or two....Originally posted by stlrz d":32v09kg1][quote=hawaiiansteel][b]Steelers LB coach: Farrior hasn't lost a step[/b]
August 2nd, 2010
One of the many conclusions the Steelers coaches made following a review of the 2009 season is that James Farrior has not lost a step.
That is why the Steelers plan on keeping the 35-year-old inside linebacker on the field for all downs even though he appeared to have trouble shadowing running backs in pass coverage last season.
[color=#FF0000]“It’s not that he’s losing any speed,” Steelers linebackers coach Keith Butler said. “He still runs as fast as he used to. He just got out of position a couple of times at the wrong time.”[/color]
Indeed, Farrior allowed fourth-down receptions that moved the chains in losses to the Bengals and Ravens last season when all the Steelers needed was one stop to preserve a victory.
Butler said the lapses by Farrior were more a product of technique than anything.
“He was not as effective on a couple of things (last season),” Butler said. “I think he would tell you that.”
If Farrior can correct those mistakes and continue to stuff arm Father Time, the Steelers’ situation at inside linebacker shouldn’t cost Butler any sleep this season.
Lawrence Timmons will have a breakout season if he can finally stay healthy. And the return of Larry Foote as well as the presence of Keyaron Fox gives the Steelers gives the Steelers quality depth behind Timmons and Farrior.
“I think I’ve got four starters at inside linebacker,” Butler said.
[url="http://blog.triblive.com/view-from-the-press-box/2010/08/02/steelers-lb-coach-farrior-hasnt-lost-a-step/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaig n=Feed%3A+triblive%2Fblog%2FViewFromThePressBox+%2 8View+from+the+Press+Box+Blog%29
but then the question begs, "Why is a veteran like Farrior getting caught out of position on crucial plays?"
i coach soccer and i tell my defenders, "if you get caught out of position, do too much and try to do someone else's job and forget about your own, misread plays and continue to make mistakes then i have a new position for you and it's called "Left Out."[/quote:32v09kg1]
That's fine, but it happens.Comment
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Re: Steelers linebacker Farrior: better, not older
Maybe trying to cover for someone else who was out of position? Maybe misread something? Maybe just made a mistake?[/quote]
i coach soccer and i tell my defenders, "if you get caught out of position, do too much and try to do someone else's job and forget about your own, misread plays and continue to make mistakes then i have a new position for you and it's called "Left Out."[/quote]
That's fine, but it happens.[/quote]
that's true, it does happen but if it happens too often or costs you games then you end up on the bench.Comment
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