Steeler OLBs (1 Viewer)

[Buffaloes]

Harrison and Woodley look like they are going to be the next dynamic pass rushing duo for Pitt. Are there any Steeler homers/anyone in the know who can give some insight on how these guys are used? Is Harrison lining up primarily at ROLB or are they switching sides? I live in an area that does not get a whole lot of Steeler games so I only get the stats and what highlight are shown after the game.

 

[Rozelle]

I'm pretty sure (but not 100%) they don't switch, if they do, its not often. Harrison lines up at ROLB and Woodley at LOLB

 

[Jene Bramel]

Harrison is primarily the ROLB and Woodley the LOLB. They'll move around a bit in the nickel, dime and creep packages (only 1 or 2 down linemen). It's also worth noting that both have made themselves into above-average all-around OLBs, and in LeBeau's zone blitz schemes, neither are more likely than the other to be the primary rush OLB.

 

[BigSteelThrill]

The dont switch.

Very complex zone blitz scheme.

These two are incredibly strong. Physical freaks and nasty. :flex:

 

[Anthony Borbely]

I really enjoy the LeBeau defenses. He is vastly underrated in the coaching world.

 

[bucsbaby]

Hey AB, you still think Harrison can't repeat his performance from last year now?

 

[Anthony Borbely]

Hey AB, you still think Harrison can't repeat his performance from last year now?

One game against a team that could not block a statue does not change my opinion. The fact is not one single 3-4 OLB has been a top 20 fantasy LB more than once over the last 5 years, and that includes elite studs like Merriman and Ware. I have to see it done before I believe it. I will say that it's possible with Harrison's higher tackle numbers compared to Merriman and Ware. But I would not count on him as anything higher than a low LB2.