Best 4 LBs

[flippy]

Do you put the best 4 on the field now that Farrior is gone?

And if so, does that mean seeing if Worldis can play inside?

It's always nice to have a 3rd down pass rush specialist and a rotation on the outside.

But Worldis seems ready to take the next step into becoming a starter. But there's no path for him to get ahead of Harrison or Woodley.

But he just might be a better than Foote. The Steelers have to be considering this as an option.

[Eddie Spaghetti]

Re: Best 4 LBs

I haven't seen anything from worilds that suggests he can move inside.

[Chucktownsteeler]

Re: Best 4 LBs

I don't think our best 4 our on the roster right now. We have 3 of 4, but we either pick up one as a FA or draft Donte Hightower in the first round.

I would like to see:

Harrison
Woodley
Timmons
Hightower


C-town

[Dee Dub]

Re: Best 4 LBs

I don't think our best 4 our on the roster right now. We have 3 of 4, but we either pick up one as a FA or draft Donte Hightower in the first round.

I would like to see:

Harrison
Woodley
Timmons
Hightower


C-town

Chucktown...I like your style.

[flippy]

Re: Best 4 LBs

I haven't seen anything from worilds that suggests he can move inside.

I haven't seen anything to suggest he couldn't.

He's got the size, speed, and athleticism. He may even be a better athlete than Timmons. He's quick for a guy that big. And I thought he even bulked up a bit this past season.

If I'm him, I'd be calling Butler, Lebeau, and Tomlin asking for a chance inside. These football players want to play rather than sit behind 2 ProBowl calibre LBs for who knows how long.

Another thought would be could you move Harrison or Woodley inside to get Worlids on the field on the outside.

[Eddie Spaghetti]

Re: Best 4 LBs

weak at the point of attack
gets caught up in the wash
runs himself out of plays

not the attributes I look for in an ILB.

and there is no way he is a better athlete than timmons. Not even close. How about we worry about guys that can play great football instead of bing a great athlete.

[Chadman]

Re: Best 4 LBs

Chadman gets what you're saying Flippy.

Could he play ILB? Don't know. Pretty sure the coaches would have it sussed out by now if he can or not & Training Camp might give an indication.

That said- Foote will start at ILB (to the chagrin of the multitude of Massive Brilliance worshippers) because he will be the teams signal caller, much the same way Farrior was. In fact, it was only last season that both Farrior & LeBeau praised Foote for his ability to step in & call the plays at a moments notice.

Foote is underappreciated.

[Steelerphile]

Re: Best 4 LBs

Anybody give a thought to moving Harrison inside? I think it should be a consideration. He is big and strong and can handle the traffic. His running speed seems to be slipping a little and this might be a better place for him at this point in his career.

Then they could give Worilds the OLB spot. I was encouraged by Worilds performance. If he takes another step, he could turn out pretty well.

[Shawn]

Re: Best 4 LBs

weak at the point of attack
gets caught up in the wash
runs himself out of plays

not the attributes I look for in an ILB.

and there is no way he is a better athlete than timmons. Not even close. How about we worry about guys that can play great football instead of bing a great athlete.

You have observed what I have observed. Those traits make a poor OLB, and an even worse ILB. He has much improvement to do before seeing significant time from any position.

[Discipline of Steel]

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I would rather give Sylvester the opportunity than Worilds. Sylvester has shown flashes of brilliance as opposed to flashes of competance.

[Steel Life]

Re: Best 4 LBs

Anybody give a thought to moving Harrison inside? I think it should be a consideration. He is big and strong and can handle the traffic. His running speed seems to be slipping a little and this might be a better place for him at this point in his career.

Then they could give Worilds the OLB spot. I was encouraged by Worilds performance. If he takes another step, he could turn out pretty well.

[D Rock]

Re: Best 4 LBs

I'd still like to see what Dan Connor's price tag is going to be in free agency before anointing Hightower as the first round pick.

[AkronSteel]

Re: Best 4 LBs

If I had my choice....our starting 4 LB's next year would be:

OLB: Harrison
ILB: Timmons
ILB: David Hawthorne
OLB: Woodley

Backups:
Worilds
Chris Carter
Stevenson Sylvester
Rookie ILB or Mortty Ivy

That would be my own personal choice!!!

[RuthlessBurgher]

Re: Best 4 LBs

If I had my choice....our starting 4 LB's next year would be:

OLB: Harrison
ILB: Timmons
ILB: David Hawthorne
OLB: Woodley

Backups:
Worilds
Chris Carter
Stevenson Sylvester
Rookie ILB or Mortty Ivy

That would be my own personal choice!!!

I like Hawthorne too (nobody knows who he is because no one pays attention to Seattle). Could be an under-the-radar type of signing similar to when we brought in Farrior back in the day.

[RuthlessBurgher]

Re: Best 4 LBs

I would rather give Sylvester the opportunity than Worilds. Sylvester has shown flashes of brilliance as opposed to flashes of competance.

Flashes of Brilliance cannot possibly compare to Massive Brilliance!!!