Jason Worlids next man up

[Oviedo]

Not sure where you came up with the idea that two years of players careers are wasted???? They get young defensive players on the field. Young players don't become full time starters until they are ready. There is a reason for that. The fact behind the Steelers reasoning is that they typically rank among the best defenses in the league doing things their way. How can you disagree with that fact?

Defensive Points vs rank (Since Lebeau returned)
2004 1st
2005 3rd
2006 11th
2007 2nd
2008 1st
2009 12th
2010 1st
2011 1st
2012 6th

And you believe it can get much better then that? Good luck.

Stats completely based on yards allowed. Very misleading. Factor in the ever decreasing number of sacks and INTs the "old guys" who have this wonderful in depth knowledge of the defense aren't getting and it becomes much more obvious why this defense is not the impactful defense it was five years ago.

[Siggy00]

This.

You can disagree with the philosophy, but you love the results...

And time of possession in that same time frame?

[Mister Pittsburgh]

Stats completely based on yards allowed. Very misleading. Factor in the ever decreasing number of sacks and INTs the "old guys" who have this wonderful in depth knowledge of the defense aren't getting and it becomes much more obvious why this defense is not the impactful defense it was five years ago.

that 6th ranking for 2012 is actually in points allowed. not sure about the rest of the years presented.

[BURGH86STEEL]

Stats completely based on yards allowed. Very misleading. Factor in the ever decreasing number of sacks and INTs the "old guys" who have this wonderful in depth knowledge of the defense aren't getting and it becomes much more obvious why this defense is not the impactful defense it was five years ago.

Those above rankings were based on points allowed not by yards allowed. I believe that points allowed is the most important stat for a defense. Still consider those ranking misleading?

Turnovers and sacks are nice but can't be relied on to win games all the time. I also believe that pressure or the perception of pressure is more important then the number of sacks. Staying healthy should help to improve the number of turnovers. Injuries decreased the amount of pressure, the # turnovers, and # of sacks by the defense last season. Injuries to Harrison, Troy, and Woodley hurt the overall production of the defense. We will have to wait to see if Troy and Woodley can stay health and if Worilds can step up and play well.

[Mister Pittsburgh]

Problem hasn't been our defense. It has been our offense. When you have a potential top 5 QB and your offense is ranked in the bottom half of the league most seasons something is wrong. I pray a LT capable OT is available in the first or second round. Would love someone like Lane Johnson to be sitting there at 17.

[papillon]

James Harrison did.

He expected to be better and was. I hope Worilds expects to be better than Harrison and is.

Pappy

[JUST-PLAIN-NASTY]

James Harrison did.

And Worilds expects to be James Harrison.

[Sugar]

And Worilds expects to be James Harrison.

Does he?? The Steelers fortune would be incredibly good if he ends up that good. Even if he is "only" as good as Porter was, that's still really good.

[JUST-PLAIN-NASTY]

Does he?? The Steelers fortune would be incredibly good if he ends up that good. Even if he is "only" as good as Porter was, that's still really good.

Let's hope! I'm using BradshawsHairdresser crystal ball & being sarcastic. The point is nobody knows what's on the bench until it is your turn to eat. Harrison sat behind Porter...Worilds sat behind Harrison.

[Siggy00]

If Worilds is moved to Woodley's side he'll get 10 sacks.

If the Steelers bring Harrison back after interest has waned? Worilds should be cut.

[Gus]

If Worilds is moved to Woodley's side he'll get 10 sacks.

If the Steelers bring Harrison back after interest has waned? Worilds should be cut.

Solid: You're projecting a guy to have to ten sacks, and you would consider cutting that guy?

[Mister Pittsburgh]

Solid: You're projecting a guy to have to ten sacks, and you would consider cutting that guy?

Pretty sure his intent is that if the Steelers feel like they NEED Harrison back and play him in front of Worilds, that Worilds should be cut...meaning, the Steelers don't trust Worilds enough to play him, so cut him.

[Siggy00]

Pretty sure his intent is that if the Steelers feel like they NEED Harrison back and play him in front of Worilds, that Worilds should be cut...meaning, the Steelers don't trust Worilds enough to play him, so cut him.

See class? Some around here can use their brains.

[BigRob]

Let's hope! I'm using BradshawsHairdresser crystal ball & being sarcastic. The point is nobody knows what's on the bench until it is your turn to eat. Harrison sat behind Porter...Worilds sat behind Harrison.

Here is a fact:

James Harrison had less of an impact on the field prior to taking over for Joey Porter than Worilds does for taking over for James Harrison.

Harrison - [url]http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/players/6314/index.html[/url]

Worilds - [url]http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/players/24027/index.html[/url]

Harrison was also 3 years older when he took over the starting spot. I'm pretty comfortable with Worilds abilities. But I'm not super comfortable with his ability to stay healthy.

That is why we should sign Victor Butler.

[lloydroid]

It took Harrison like 6-7 years, but everyone wants to forget that and expect immediate Pro Bowl status out of young player or they can't play. Get them on the field and they will either get better or we will know they can't and go to next man up.

That's the problem. This team is FAIL in terms of getting younger defenders on the field, and I am so sick of it I want to barf, right on Dick's sneakers.