Kaboly report on Keith B defense

[RuthlessBurgher]

Personally, I'd rather see the defense apply consistent pressure all game long and record no sacks than get 2 or 3 sacks, but no real pressure otherwise. If the pressure is consistent the clock in the quarterback's head start clicking immediately because he knows the pressure will be there and he may panic into some poor throws more often.

Pappy

When we had guys like Ike Taylor and Ryan Clark back there, I would prefer sacks, because the pressure won't lead to INT's if your DB's can't catch the freaking ball.

But if ballhawks like Senquez Golson, Gerod Holliman, and Doran Grant prove that they are worthy of the hype at the next level, then maybe regular pressure would be preferable to occassional sacks, since pressured quarterbacks have a tendency to make mistakes throwing the ball, and guys like this can make them pay if they do.

[hawaiiansteel]

Farrior likes what Butler brings to 'D'

Teresa Varley
Steelers.com



Former LB James Farrior thinks the Steelers defensive will be aggressive under Keith Butler.

Former Steelers linebacker James Farrior was a two-time Pro Bowl selection and All-Pro under Keith Butler when he was the team’s linebackers coach. Now that Butler is the team's defensive coordinator, Farrior is among those excited about what he is going to bring to the defense.

“He is an aggressive coach,” said Farrior. “Some coaches lay back and let athletes make plays. He is an aggressive coach and they will have some exciting things going on this year.”

Farrior doesn’t anticipate any type of major overhaul on the defense, but definitely thinks that Butler will put his own twist on things.

“I think it’s going to be similar,” said Farrior. “He coached under Dick LeBeau and being around him and the system. It will be similar, but he will add a little spice to it.

“He has been around the team for a long time. He knows the heartbeat of the defense, what the guys like to do. He will make the calls accordingly. They have been around him enough for them to be comfortable with his personality.”

Butler has coached the Steelers linebackers since 2003, after serving in the same role for four seasons in Cleveland. Butler brought playing experience with him when he arrived in Pittsburgh, after a 10 year career with the Seattle Seahawks (1978-87).

“He is a fiery guy, a passionate coach and understands the game well, playing in the league for a long time,” said Farrior. “He understands where the players are coming from and how the players see the game. That helps make him a good coach, he can relate to the players that way.”

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[hawaiiansteel]

Steelers DC Keith Butler Still Silent Since Promotion

[URL]http://www.steelersdepot.com/2015/05/steelers-dc-keith-butler-still-silent-since-promotion/[/URL] …

[dreegking]

i want to see where Butler will quit having the dbs playing 10 yards off the wrs.
that was what all the DL haters said was the problem

Great draft picks you made.

Now, onto this. I think you will disappointed. With the new rules, I expect lots and lots of zone. And the Steelers did great drafting guys that will fit. And I expect a lot more cover 2. Which will also fit our personnel well.

I personally love how things are shaping up. I have faith. Lots of it.

[hawaiiansteel]

Alex Kozora @Alex_Kozora -

The Steelers finished 25th in TFL through 2014. That must change in 2015. My brief study. #Steelers

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[Mr.wizard]

Could you imagine how much Hell DL would have gotten when his Db's routinely got burned bc they were jumping routes? When you have a good cb who is good at jumping routes, then go for it. This is rookie CAMP. Wait till these guys try to jump a double move on Steve Smith and look flat footed as he's standing in the endzone. Then tell me how much you love this whole "Jumping Routes" thing. Just because a guy can pick off Tajh Boyd in Rookie Mini camp doesn't mean he's gonna do it in the regular season.

Its not a drill on "jumping routes", he said they were working on reading the qb and breaking on the ball. When you jump a route your reading the wide receiver and when he makes his break you make your break, that's why teams implement the double move. If your working on reading the qb and breaking on the ball the double move should not matter.

[birtikidis]

Its not a drill on "jumping routes", he said they were working on reading the qb and breaking on the ball. When you jump a route your reading the wide receiver and when he makes his break you make your break, that's why teams implement the double move. If your working on reading the qb and breaking on the ball the double move should not matter.

which is the same as jumping routes. But thanks for playing. Oh tell guys that have been burned by Ben's pump fake, that jumping the route doesn't matter. And tell Steve Smith that these guys are going to be shutting him down since what he does doesn't matter.

[Shawn]

Great draft picks you made.

Now, onto this. I think you will disappointed. With the new rules, I expect lots and lots of zone. And the Steelers did great drafting guys that will fit. And I expect a lot more cover 2. Which will also fit our personnel well.

I personally love how things are shaping up. I have faith. Lots of it.

Funny thing is, after the 2014 season I noticed squidkid had like 4 correct picks. I was like wow...great run. But, this year before the draft I looked at his sig, and know it changed after which I find very funny.

[squidkid]

Funny thing is, after the 2014 season I noticed squidkid had like 4 correct picks. I was like wow...great run. But, this year before the draft I looked at his sig, and know it changed after which I find very funny.

not sure what is so funny.
I simply changed my draft to what I would have drafted seeing how the draft actually unfolded

[hawaiiansteel]

not sure what is so funny.
I simply changed my draft to what I would have drafted seeing how the draft actually unfolded

in that case, Golson and James wouldn't have been available in Rounds 3 and 6 since they were selected by the Steelers in Rounds 2 and 5 respectively...

[Shawn]

not sure what is so funny.
I simply changed my draft to what I would have drafted seeing how the draft actually unfolded

Glad you clarified because when I gave you a pat on the back last year you didn't correct me.

[Slapstick]

Glad you clarified because when I gave you a pat on the back last year you didn't correct me.

You were not the only one...

[feltdizz]

Glad you clarified because when I gave you a pat on the back last year you didn't correct me.

if you didn't notice the changes this year he prolly wouldn't have fessed up. LOL

[feltdizz]

You were not the only one...

I mentioned last year how it was hypocritical to rip the fans and FO for giving our draft an A+ while having 4 or 5 draft picks in his sig and he ran out of the post and never spoke on it.

now I know why...

and on the low I was kind of impressed that he had so many right.

[Mr.wizard]

which is the same as jumping routes. But thanks for playing. Oh tell guys that have been burned by Ben's pump fake, that jumping the route doesn't matter. And tell Steve Smith that these guys are going to be shutting him down since what he does doesn't matter.

No its not jumping routes, jumping a route means your reading the wide receiver, reading the qb and breaking on the ball when its in the air is not the same as jumping a route. If you jump a route the qb does not matter because you just wait for the route and then you jump it anticipating a throw. Reading the qb and reacting to the ball is totally different.