LaMarr Woodley, the Gentleman

With all the negativity around the NFL in the off season, it is nice to see that Woodley has his head in the right place, not worrying about paychecks and skipping drills. Woodley is a class act, and I hope the FO works hard at extending this man's contract.

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This just upped my man crush 10 points

If he is not resigned I will be really upset.

"I'm from Maryland, and no one can beat me!"

by John Stephens on Jul 6, 2010 3:05 PM EDT reply actions

He and Ike are both looking for big pay days. If I had to chose who to keep and who to let go I’m keeping Wood and letting go of Taylor. As much as it pains me to say.

"'Shady I don't understand your flow,' understand my flow?
Bitch I flow like Troy Polamalu's hair boy
don't you dare try to follow or compare boy"

by SoCalSteelerFan on Jul 6, 2010 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions

It does not pain me to say

Woodley over Ike. Youth prevails. With any luck, the Steelers manage to keep ’em both but I keep LaMarr and its not even close.

There is no dark side of the moon really .. .. .. matter of fact it's all dark

by chewiesteeler on Jul 6, 2010 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions

also

with holmes and Colon not up for extensions anymore we have a lot more free money to spend on Woodley. Seems to me to be a done deal (just waiting for the CBA to get figured out.)

by Chicago Steeler on Jul 6, 2010 4:05 PM EDT up reply actions

Colon contract

Obviously this is all guess-work based on no CBA after this season. Assuming the current system was extended, does this year count as Colon’s 4th even though he didn’t play, or , at season’s end is he still a 3 year RFA guy looking at a tender-offer?

by steelerwheeler on Jul 8, 2010 11:57 AM EDT up reply actions

Also

IMWO, a corner is much easier to plug into a 3-4 than it is to find a beast like LaMarr to rush from the OLB position. Steelers seem to excel at it. Still, when the 3-4 is firing on all cylinders, the pressure brought on the QB makes the CBs the least critical of all positions on the field.

There is no dark side of the moon really .. .. .. matter of fact it's all dark

by chewiesteeler on Jul 6, 2010 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions

But,

since we didn’t address the CB position with an early pick, it will be hard to find a good corner like Ike in the Free Agent Market. We’ll see how it pans out.

"'Shady I don't understand your flow,' understand my flow?
Bitch I flow like Troy Polamalu's hair boy
don't you dare try to follow or compare boy"

by SoCalSteelerFan on Jul 6, 2010 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions

The cornerback free agent market is insane.

by prophicide on Jul 7, 2010 12:07 AM EDT up reply actions

Maybe

they plan on standing pat with the CBs they got, if they do well this season I can see K. Lewis taking the #1 spot if he shows him self approved. If they need to address it in next draft they can. But remember Ike himself wasn’t a high draft pick its possible someone steps up and takes his spot.

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by tannofsteel84 on Jul 7, 2010 9:57 AM EDT up reply actions

Agreed

I think the Steelers’ young CB’s may surprise many of us in a good way this season.

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by steeler junky on Jul 7, 2010 10:02 AM EDT up reply actions

And let's not forget about this Butler kid

Also, I have read in a couple of places that next’s years draft has some depth at Corner.

There is no dark side of the moon really .. .. .. matter of fact it's all dark

by chewiesteeler on Jul 7, 2010 10:13 AM EDT up reply actions

SO WELL PUT...

This guy’s a monster LB. sign him.

by Pat M. on Jul 6, 2010 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions

Semper Fi

I wish all our boys could take a page out Woodely’s notebook. Class act.

I'm your huckleberry

by CLK47 on Jul 6, 2010 3:48 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs

More like

Semper Sack Machine!…. or as the Irish say about Woodley “meaisín saic i gcónaí!!!!” and then we drink, HARD!

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by Ninja4Hire on Jul 7, 2010 3:14 AM EDT up reply actions

that works too

I'm your huckleberry

by CLK47 on Jul 7, 2010 10:38 AM EDT up reply actions

Great read.

by JHolmes on Jul 6, 2010 5:25 PM EDT reply actions

I'm not sure how we're going to get done

but we sure as hell are gonna resign Woodley.

I’m gonna wait until its happened, but he is my next Steeler jersey.

by shleeve on Jul 6, 2010 5:30 PM EDT reply actions

I wanted one for christmas

The white Super Bowl Jersey. It reminded me of the uneasy feeling in my gut. Ben had just hit Santonio for the TD. Kurt Warner had time to get down field for some magic. But the relentlessness of Woodley was too much for the Cardinals. Lamarr buried them and I got drunk. The greatest type of drunk ever. I’m ordering that jersey the day he’s resigned.

"'Shady I don't understand your flow,' understand my flow?
Bitch I flow like Troy Polamalu's hair boy
don't you dare try to follow or compare boy"

by SoCalSteelerFan on Jul 6, 2010 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

Had a hunch during his rookie season

and bought a signed home Woodley jersey. My favorite Steeler after Hines. A true Steeler. One for the ages.

by Damnscot on Jul 7, 2010 1:28 AM EDT up reply actions

same here

black woodley jersey, bought his rookie season. Even if he doesn’t resign (which he damn better will), it’s already been worth it.

by Simonsen on Jul 8, 2010 9:23 AM EDT up reply actions

He is the hottest man in the NFL

If we lose this class act, I will not watch football for a year. He has to go to the
hall of fame as a Steeler; he just has to. I just love being a female NFL fan!

by jglo on Jul 6, 2010 5:43 PM EDT reply actions

so you are saying its not terrance cody

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by WVPiratesfan on Jul 6, 2010 11:48 PM EDT up reply actions

He’s like Goro from Mortal Kombat, except with boobs instead of arms.

by ryebr3ad on Jul 20, 2010 12:14 PM EDT up reply actions

Woodley is "le man"

it is fun to see him play, and he usually is acting like a big kid in all the vids that I see him in. There is no doubt that the steelers will sign him again. He’ll get the money that he’s owed.

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by Ninja4Hire on Jul 7, 2010 3:06 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs

Woodley is a Solid Cat

I was fortunate to meet LaMarr at a signing during the 2008 Playoffs. I gave him a painted miniature, I am a nerd so it’s what I do. He dug it as the photos show. Other cats I’ve given miniatures to looked at me like I was nuts, politely of course.

To do a dull thing with style-now that's what I call art.
-Charles Bukowski

by TVsCHACHI on Jul 7, 2010 3:44 AM EDT reply actions

Painted minature of himself?

"I'm from Maryland, and no one can beat me!"

by John Stephens on Jul 7, 2010 8:29 AM EDT up reply actions

Yes, of he.

I’ve painted miniatures for 4 years, it’s a relaxing (nerd) hobby. I’ve got a nice collection of signed displays. Been meaning to post pictures just haven’t got around to it.

To do a dull thing with style-now that's what I call art.
-Charles Bukowski

by TVsCHACHI on Jul 7, 2010 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions

Pretty cool

Looking forward to seeing them, hopefully a bit closer up haha.

"I'm from Maryland, and no one can beat me!"

by John Stephens on Jul 8, 2010 8:05 AM EDT up reply actions

freaking awesome Chachi!!!

"In Hoc Signo Vinces (With this as your standard, you shall have victory!!!") -Constantine I

by Webslasher81 on Jul 8, 2010 8:09 AM EDT up reply actions

Obviously here's hoping that there's a 2011 season

But someone has to think to include a provision to allow teams to reasonably re-sign players in Woodley’s position. Hopefully he’s a major part of the future for Pittsburgh.

by TheSpatulaMessiah on Jul 7, 2010 8:14 AM EDT reply actions

agreed

That 30% rule really hinders re-signing 2nd round picks who originally get a little bonus then a cheap contract. Good thing for Willie Colon he wasn’t drafted in round 2, he’d be making $2M less this year with no guarantee of ever scoring another NFL contract.

by steelerwheeler on Jul 8, 2010 12:02 PM EDT up reply actions

Great pick me up article.

I knew he was a good player. I didn’t know he was a great guy. Woodley is a man.

The more I learn -The less I think I know! Just enjoy reading and sharing.

by steeler junky on Jul 7, 2010 9:58 AM EDT reply actions

LaMarr is staying with Pittsburgh

No way the Steelers let him go. No way in hell.

Chris Andersen could be in a porno with his 'stache. Too bad he still wouldn't know how to box out.

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by Mini Hulk on Jul 7, 2010 11:28 AM EDT reply actions

I thought

we already unleashed hell?

Steelers football is 60 mins.

by tannofsteel84 on Jul 7, 2010 1:35 PM EDT up reply actions

....I wanted to re-unleash it?

Chris Andersen could be in a porno with his 'stache. Too bad he still wouldn't know how to box out.

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by Mini Hulk on Jul 7, 2010 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions

unleashing hell is complicated

I’d rather just leave it alone for now.

Steelers football is 60 mins.

by tannofsteel84 on Jul 7, 2010 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions

I’d rather just leave it alone for now.

TWSS.

by Simonsen on Jul 8, 2010 9:25 AM EDT up reply actions

Better late

Than never

"You learn more in failure than you do in success." - Mike Tomlin

by Rebecca Rollett on Jul 8, 2010 10:57 AM EDT up reply actions

We were only 1 stupid play away

from Hell, one stupid play. Joe Burnett comes up with that pick against the Raiders and we walk right into the playoffs…

Heck. To the choir I preach…

To do a dull thing with style-now that's what I call art.
-Charles Bukowski

by TVsCHACHI on Jul 7, 2010 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions

Exactly

which is why I don’t think people can be to upset with Tomlin. He can’t make Burnett catch that ball. As you say he catches that rock and falls down, its game over and we’re talking about how Ben was able to ward off Oakland’s feverish attacks to win that game, we win up 10-6 and in the playoffs laughing at baltimore. I still don’t think we get far unless Troy could play in the playoffs but this off season won’t feel so bad.

Steelers football is 60 mins.

by tannofsteel84 on Jul 7, 2010 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions

WORD

A crummy season with at least a peek in the playoffs wouldn’t have weighed so heavily on our offseason fan-crowns.

To do a dull thing with style-now that's what I call art.
-Charles Bukowski

by TVsCHACHI on Jul 7, 2010 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions

It is what it is

You only “would have beaten [bad team] except for one play” if you kinda suck. Burnett was one of many missed opportunities, but to blame him singlehandedly for costing PIT a playoff spot is ridiculous. When you give up three consecutive down-the-field TD drives to the MF’ing Oakland Raiders (followed by scoring 6 points against the Browns), there is a fundamental problem with the team.that goes beyond any individual player.

I’m glad they were able to rebound. When the Steelers were 6-7, I was really hoping they could get things together enough to make it 9-7, and they did. This is a team that can bounce back, to some degree, and knows how to win, to some degree.

by TheSpatulaMessiah on Jul 8, 2010 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions

I Ain't Doom & Gloom, EVER, When It Comes To My 412 Teams... TICAL!

Dig it man, I’m only trying to wax poetic,
a little shimmy on a Black & Gold Sham-Wow®

for realsies…

To do a dull thing with style-now that's what I call art.
-Charles Bukowski

by TVsCHACHI on Jul 8, 2010 7:03 PM EDT up reply actions

Never knew the off-field details

Now that I do, just makes me an even bigger fan. The 30% rule that affects him now makes re-signing LaMarr at an amount = his value a very difficult proposition. I hope Omar Khan & the FO can get inventive and fast. If he hits the open market, he’s going to be offered Silverback $$ for sure…

by lamarr_the_BEAST! on Jul 7, 2010 12:50 PM EDT reply actions