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LaMarr Woodley (1 Viewer)
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BigSteelThrill
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3rd down rusher extraordinaire.
As the games go on he sees more time giving the others extended breathers.
As the games go on he sees more time giving the others extended breathers.
Duke1948
Footballguy
read something a week or so back about how good this guy could be and that it was only a matter of time before he worked his way into the lineup. sorry no link.
drafted him in the 5th round of my rookie draft....was hoping he would stay at DE as that is where i need the most help, needles to say he has been a pleasant surprise.
drafted him in the 5th round of my rookie draft....was hoping he would stay at DE as that is where i need the most help, needles to say he has been a pleasant surprise.
BigSteelThrill
Footballguy
He's an OLB in the 3-4. My comparison to Anderson was only in regards to him being a rookie part-time player with good sack numbers.
yinzer
Footballguy
As a homer, I've heard reports that as the season progresses and he gets more comfortable, they'll likely play him like BAL did Adalius Thomas last year where sometimes he'll line up on the line as well as at OLB.
Also, despite everyone playing good on PIT D, in limited opportunities he definitely has outperformed Haggans and I'd say probably has outperformed James Harrison. Considering Haggans and Harrison are both in their 9th years I believe, and seeing how great Woodley has played (probably their best OLB is pass coverage as well), I think it's a possibility he starts, especially since he's listed as Haggans backup at SOLB.
Right now, he's been playing on 3rd down passing/pass rushing situations frequently, and it seems like they're starting to rotate him in for a series or two earlier in the game as well. As the games have opened up more for PIT late, he's seen even more time.
Right now, outside of Willis and Puz, I'd say he could have the best longterm potential for defensive guys, in the NFL and FF
Also, despite everyone playing good on PIT D, in limited opportunities he definitely has outperformed Haggans and I'd say probably has outperformed James Harrison. Considering Haggans and Harrison are both in their 9th years I believe, and seeing how great Woodley has played (probably their best OLB is pass coverage as well), I think it's a possibility he starts, especially since he's listed as Haggans backup at SOLB.
Right now, he's been playing on 3rd down passing/pass rushing situations frequently, and it seems like they're starting to rotate him in for a series or two earlier in the game as well. As the games have opened up more for PIT late, he's seen even more time.
Right now, outside of Willis and Puz, I'd say he could have the best longterm potential for defensive guys, in the NFL and FF
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JoeSteeler
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James Harrison is in his 4th year.I do love Woodley's potential. I think he starts next year at OLB in Haggans place.
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The Gator
Footballguy
Which of these LB position on the Steelers is best for FF?
yinzer
Footballguy
Yeah, JHarrison is in his 4th year in the NFL, but he's 29 yrs old (DOB 5/4/78). I know he hasn't played much for someone almost 30, but he's stil 29. He's 1 year younger than Haggans, which really aint much. He's very good, but he's just holding Lawrence Timmons starting spot for now
Woodley will see the field sooner rather than later.
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yinzer
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As far as position goes, I'm not sure you could say year in year out 1 will remain tops. As of now, I'd say Farrior is the best LB to have bc he consistently gets tackles as well as a sack every other game or so. So far this year, they've been rotating blitzes and no one has over 2 sacks despite the team having something like 14 total sacks. All things aside, it's pretty much plain luck. Farrior is a good bet, but outside him it's tough shooting bc they seem to have someone else have a big game eahc week. It's pretty much this reason why they're so good week in week out, bc no one knows what they're gonna do.
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Anthony Borbely
Footballguy
The Steeler OLBs are pretty much worthless unless you play in a big play league.
BigSteelThrill
Footballguy
He saw a lot of zone and coverage in preseason, its what he needs to work on.He was destroying RTs frequently when they allowed him to rush.
gregjcross
Footballguy
He may have more intangibles for NFL success than he has tangible ones for Fantasy purposes. Personally, i love him and have him stashed should his tackle numbers become respectable. I expect about 9 sacks, he is a tenacious rusher.
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msommer
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I thought Tomlin said at his press conference that Foote was the starter and Woodley would be rotated in a lot?
Jene Bramel
Footballguy
Timmons will rotate in for Foote; Woodley should be on the field every down.
yinzer
Footballguy
Tomlin basically said if Foote is good to go, and it looks like he will be to me, hes the 'starter'He also said he doesnt care who gets announced out of the tunnel, him and Timmons would both be seeing a lot of playing time.As for Woodley being on the field every down, Id say 90% because I think theyll sub Timmons for both him and Harrison at times, for both situational reason and just to give them a breather for a down....Looking back to those posts almost a year ago, nice to see I predicted Woodley to be starting this year, and figured Timmons would possibly be too (though at that point he was slated for OLB)Jene Bramel said:
.......but oh my, I do believe I underestimated Jimmy 'Silverback' Harrison 
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yinzer
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You might not need to wait....the Lamarr Woodley era has arrived I think3 solos, INT, sack, and I think a FROnly reason I think the tackles were low was because their offense wasnt on the field too much, but esp because they barely ran the ballHe looked like the best player on defense and I think may already be a possible pro bowler this year
Qtip Callahan
Footballguy
Was Farrior on the field every down? His tackle numbers were very low. Guessing it's probably b/c Pitt had the ball so much, but just curious if anyone knew. Woodley's numbers sure were impressive today..
gregjcross
Footballguy
I am convinced that he is a stud in the NFL that the ESPN guys will talk up in the next month. because he is.For fantasy purposes, I want to see three weeks of this. Then i can sliip him in on a bye. I overpaid for him in a cap league and i like the start though!
BigSteelThrill
Footballguy
NFL Defensive Player of the Week.
"We have ignition"
"We have ignition"
BigSteelThrill
Footballguy
He is not in a "tackle" position on that defense.He is the SLB in an aggressive 3/4 scheme. Big plays are his ticket. He has two in 2 games.
thatguy
Footballguy
That's kind of what I thought. Do you think he has enough big play ability to consistently produce or will he be boom or bust?
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BigSteelThrill
Footballguy
I think boom or bust is typical and to be expected. Though I believe he is going to get 9 more sacks this year.
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awesomeness
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This guy is looking pretty special. He seems to be around the QB on the majority of plays, and he has made big plays in 4 of 5 weeks.
Stats so far in 5 weeks:
20 solo tackles, 4 assited tackles, 5.5 sacks, 1 FF, 2 FR, 1 INT, 1 DefTD.
Not sure about MFL, but on ESPN he is classified as DL,LB and is pretty easily the top DL in the league to this point. I'm curious as to what the FBG staff's opinion is on this kid.
Stats so far in 5 weeks:
20 solo tackles, 4 assited tackles, 5.5 sacks, 1 FF, 2 FR, 1 INT, 1 DefTD.
Not sure about MFL, but on ESPN he is classified as DL,LB and is pretty easily the top DL in the league to this point. I'm curious as to what the FBG staff's opinion is on this kid.
BigSteelThrill
Footballguy
He's a stud.
I thought he would be top 10 in sacks LAST YEAR.
I thought he would be top 10 in sacks LAST YEAR.
Worthless is a little harsh isn't it?
Anthony Borbely
Footballguy
LOL @ 2007 quotes.Worthless is a little harsh isn't it?
gregjcross
Footballguy
In my main tackle heavy league, the Wood is running point for point average with Mr. Beason. Gotta love that TD and 5 plus sacks
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awesomeness
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Any homers know about his availability this weekend?
yinzer
Footballguy
I didnt even know he was injured/inactive yesterday until I heard it an hour before the gameWhat happened to him? I dont remember him getting injured vs. WAS??
Ugh, this was my bad, I was comparing last year's point total and it included the playoff run where he was unstoppable. If you look at weeks 1-13 of last year, they guy was at a top 10 pace. Weeks 14-17 is where he hit a wall. Based on my scoring system, FBG has him worse than top 50. Just seemed kinda odd.
Woodley's played in 4 postseason games in his career. That makes it pretty easy to extrapolate what his regular season would be like if he were to produce in the regular season 16 games as he does in the playoffs.
How's 60 solos, 32 sacks sound? (no, that is not a misprint)
How's 60 solos, 32 sacks sound? (no, that is not a misprint)
Preseason hype but I love it. Can't wait for preseason to start
Rotoworld) According to John Clayton, Steelers OLB LaMarr Woodley "already is developing himself into a pass-rushing star on the outside."
Analysis: Woodley had 11.5 sacks last regular season and added six more in the playoffs. He's once again a candidate to lead the team in sacks and will be one of the Steelers starting outside linebackers in the 3-4.
Rotoworld) According to John Clayton, Steelers OLB LaMarr Woodley "already is developing himself into a pass-rushing star on the outside."
Analysis: Woodley had 11.5 sacks last regular season and added six more in the playoffs. He's once again a candidate to lead the team in sacks and will be one of the Steelers starting outside linebackers in the 3-4.
