So, this is what 3-4 LB's look like?

[rathalarge]

1. Pressure from both outside 'Backers
2. Sure tackling from the group, both inside and out
3. Special team cover guys w/a punt block
I see the difference betweeen our 'Backers and the Steelers. The way Anthony Spencer played last week and against the Cards before being injured, no doubt he should be starting opposite Demarcus Ware.

 

[NextGenBoys]

Mike Tomlin > Wade Phillips
Dick LeBeau > Brian Steward

 

[cowboyjoe]

your talking about a head coach that has a great defensive coordinator and a good special teams coach, we have neither,

thats all due to good ole wade,

 

[superpunk]

These LBs are way better than people give them credit for.

James Harrison and James Farrior are absolute studs. Woodley has come on like crazy.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

Casey Hampton and Aaron Smith get it done

even their backup NT is a stud, Chris Hoke

we have Jay Ratliff on the line, and...

 

[Chocolate Lab]

These LBs are way better than people give them credit for.

James Harrison and James Farrior are absolute studs. Woodley has come on like crazy.

Even Larry Foote is good.

Those Steeler inside backers make Bradie look 100 years old.

 

[theogt]

Mike Tomlin > Wade Phillips
Dick LeBeau > Brian Steward

Mike Tomlin, that 3-4 guru.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

Even Larry Foote is good.

Those Steeler inside backers make Bradie look 100 years old.

which is funny because Farrior is like 35 years old, and he looks like he could catch a gazelle

Bradie would have trouble catchign a slug

 

[Chocolate Lab]

which is funny because Farrior is like 35 years old, and he looks like he could catch a gazelle

Bradie would have trouble catchign a slug

Bradie:Slug = Rocky:Chicken

 

[NextGenBoys]

Mike Tomlin, that 3-4 guru.

Not gonna lie, I questioned the hire when it was made.

I was like how is a Cover 2 defensive coach going to coach a 3-4 team.

Well, its working.

 

[Elysium1983]

... And this is what a backup QB looks like as well....

 

[theogt]

Before this game, Bradie James had as many sacks and tackles as both of Pittsburgh's ILBs combined.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

Before this game, Bradie James had as many sacks as both of Pittsburgh's ILBs.

and still sucks, can't close in on the ballcarrier, and has to hold nearly everytime he goes into coverage

 

[theogt]

Not gonna lie, I questioned the hire when it was made.

I was like how is a Cover 2 defensive coach going to coach a 3-4 team.

Well, its working.

It's working because it's a Dick LeBeau defense. Tomlin has nothing to do with it.

 

[theogt]

and still sucks, can't close in on the ballcarrier, and has to hold nearly everytime he goes into coverage

He sucks in coverage. But he's fantastic against the run and closing in on the ballcarrier.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

He sucks in coverage. But he's fantastic against the run and closing in on the ballcarrier.

he's a thumper, but he's slow as molasses

 

[theogt]

he's a thumper, but he's slow as molasses

Closing in on the ballcarrier isn't just about speed.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

Closing in on the ballcarrier isn't just about speed.

it's about speed and burst, and Bradie has none

 

[Aven8]

Off the subject.......but how about that back up QB????????? Leftwich. Man we screwed the pooch!

 

[Da Hammer]

Pittsburgh D is beautiful to watch. they are smart, play with ferocity, and work as a unit! It seriously just shows how pathetic our D is which is the complete opposite of the Steelers unit!