Worilds

[Shawn]

Well we finally got to see a bit of Worilds...and I was left concerned. I will say Worilds is quick. He has a nice first step, and moves with fluidity. With that said, he needs to hit the weights. Once the LT locked on Worilds was getting swallowed. I know it's early but I don't think we found the next Harrison.

[Eddie Spaghetti]

Re: Worilds

i'm much more concerned about the guy masquerading as #56.

[Shawn]

Re: Worilds

i'm much more concerned about the guy masquerading as #56.

I hear ya...and agree. He got paid...he disappeared.

[pittpete]

Re: Worilds

Woodley is

[rockonsteel]

Re: Worilds

i'm much more concerned about the guy masquerading as #56.

Who?


Rockon

[Dee Dub]

Re: Worilds

I challenge you guys who have taped today's game to go back and count the number of times Woodley was allowed to rush the QB. I dare you. You will be surprized at what you see.

[Eddie Spaghetti]

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jeez louise deedub.

just stop.

are you honestly going to try and say woodley played well today/this season?

[Dee Dub]

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jeez louise deedub.

just stop.

are you honestly going to try and say woodley played well today/this season?

No but it doesnt take a rocket scientist to figure out that if you continue to ask a guy to play against his strength, he more than likely wont play well.

Eddie let me show you something...

Steelers take aways in first four games = 1
Steeler sacks 2011 in first four games = 7 (5 of which came from one game)

Now...go back and count the number of times the Steelers have asked their two premier pass rushers to go after the QB. You will find a direct corilation.

[pittpete]

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Let me fix that

I challenge you guys who have taped today's game to go back and count the number of times Woodley was blocked by a TE or manhandled by a lineman. I dare you. You will be surprized at what you see.

I think its not just the non-existant pressure on the QB but the lack of standing his ground against the run

[Eddie Spaghetti]

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Let me fix that

I challenge you guys who have taped today's game to go back and count the number of times Woodley was blocked by a TE or manhandled by a lineman. I dare you. You will be surprized at what you see.

so true.

[BradshawsHairdresser]

Re: Worilds

Let me fix that

I challenge you guys who have taped today's game to go back and count the number of times Woodley was blocked by a TE or manhandled by a lineman. I dare you. You will be surprized at what you see.

I think its not just the non-existant pressure on the QB but the lack of standing his ground against the run

[Dee Dub]

Re: Worilds

Let me fix that

I challenge you guys who have taped today's game to go back and count the number of times Woodley was blocked by a TE or manhandled by a lineman. I dare you. You will be surprized at what you see.

I think its not just the non-existant pressure on the QB but the lack of standing his ground against the run

Woodley came to the Steelers as having issues with run support. This is not a revelation. He was drafted to get after the quarterback. That is what he does best. And go around the league you can say the same about Dwight Freeney, DeMarcus Ware, Clay Matthews Jr., etc, etc. They all too have problems versus the run, yet their teams let them play to their strength. They get to pin their ears back and get after the QB.

The issue I have with Woodley is he tends to get sucked in on the run, over persue down the line, and give up his outisde containment. I dont have as big a problem with him when he sometimes gets engulfed by run blocking. That should be somewhat expected. That is who he is. Same with Dwight Freeney. But it sure frustrates me when I see him being asked to drop into coverage more times than he is asked to rush the QB.

I have a problem with that. Sorry some of you can not see the big picture on his.

[pittpete]

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I have a problem with that. Sorry some of you can not see the big picture on his.

So basically you are saying that Woodley is a one dimensional player that can only rush the QB...I respectfully disagree because Ive seen Woodley with my own eyes play at a higher level in all aspects of the game than he is right now..
Maybe he is unmotivated because he's not getting to rush the QB, but whatever it is he is a part of the problem at this moment...

[Shawn]

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I have a problem with that. Sorry some of you can not see the big picture on his.

So basically you are saying that Woodley is a one dimensional player that can only rush the QB...I respectfully disagree because Ive seen Woodley with my own eyes play at a higher level in all aspects of the game than he is right now..
Maybe he is unmotivated because he's not getting to rush the QB, but whatever it is he is a part of the problem at this moment...

I have to agree with you. I have seen Woodley in coverage, in run support and rushing the QB. While he is made to rush the QB, he has always been reasonably strong in run support as well. Where he struggled was in pass coverage but even that improved. He is struggling in all areas of the game this season. Is part of the reason the play calling and how they are using him? Probably. I just don't think that is the whole answer.

[D Rock]

Re: Worilds

Linebackers make plays in the 3-4 because of the DLinemen in front of them.

When those DLine guys aren't playing well, the linebackers wont play well.

We're all spoiled by the great DEs and NTs that the Steelers have had, which have made the LBers look awesome. Those days are coming to an end unfortunately. By the end of the year if Heyward and Hood are getting a lot of playing time and playing well, all this talk of the LBers playing poorly will disappear.