Injuries Continue To Pile Up for Steelers, Now Depth at LB Is A Big Concern
by Neal Coolong on Oct 31, 2011 2:30 PM EDT
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It wasn't long ago, the injury bug swept through the offensive line.
RT Marcus Gilbert got a bit of a scare in Sunday's game, but otherwise the line escaped unharmed for the second game in a row.
Now, it's the linebackers.
Pittsburgh has been been living on the idea of "Youth of SteelerNation" on offense, but defensively, it could spell problems quickly. Early reports suggest Steelers sack leader, OLB LaMarr Woodley, may miss Pittsburgh's pivotal Week 9 showdown with Baltimore due to the hamstring injury he sustained against New England in Week 8.
Rookie OLB Chris Carter filled in for Woodley, and while his motor was impressive, he was blocked out of several plays on the ground, and was overmatched by RT Sebastian Vollmer and TE Rob Gronkowski in his pass rush.
He did have a nice stunt to the inside on a pressure of QB Tom Brady, but overall, the lack of Steelers pass rush (read: the lack of Woodley) down the stretch was the main reason the Patriots made a game of it at the end.
Stevenson Sylvester was less impressive in his first career start. Blown off the ball several times against the run, it took Steelers defensive coordinator Dick Lebeau two series to see how overmatched Sylvester was, and countered with essentially putting SS Troy Polamalu at the ILB position opposite Larry Foote, and had CBs Ike Taylor, Keenan Lewis and Cortez Allen playing several plays together. Adding in Ryan Clark and Ryan Mundy, it was the furthest the Steelers secondary has played into their depth chart in quite some time.
Sylvester replaced veteran James Farrior, who's calf injury now is being reported by some as something that could keep him out until December.
To counteract Carter's ineffectiveness, Lebeau called several inside blitzes, and got a lot of penetration from Larry Foote. He also stunted DE Brett Keisel around quite a bit, but these were all in obvious pass situations. With a balanced rushing and passing attack like Baltimore, the Steelers won't be able to be so aggressive with blitzing up the middle.
While nothing is official, Woodley could play, and all things considered, he'll probably have to be locked up to keep him from playing. It's unlikely he'll be at 100 percent, though. Either way, if Jason Worilds (hamstring) and Carter are thrust into the lineup, they're going to have to produce.
Other speculation suggests maybe James Harrison will be able to return. Seeing No. 92 back on the field at a time his team needs him more than any other time in his career would be a shot in the arm, but the Steelers must prepare to play without their star OLBs at full strength.
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If Sly played poorly and Timmons unable to move back to ILB if no body gets healthy at OLB. Who the heck we going to play at ILB opposite of Foote?
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by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Oct 31, 2011 2:39 PM EDT reply actions
Troy
Sadly, it was the Steelers best option yesterday
by Neal Coolong on Oct 31, 2011 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions
What about Ivy
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by WVPiratesfan on Nov 1, 2011 10:25 AM EDT up reply actions
He'll get there
I’m actually pretty confident Ivy will be a valuable backup for us in the future if he stays here. He seems to have the size, strength, and ability to play ILB for a Steeler defense. Don’t think he’ll be ready for extended snaps this week though
not too long ago
we were complaining about the Steelers drafting LBs for the future instead of filling holes in the secondary….how quickly times change. If Woodley can’t go, I’m officially worried about the Ravens game
by steelermaniac1991 on Oct 31, 2011 2:41 PM EDT reply actions
You have a point
Actually i think the complaint was around not drafting OL, but you’re right… Suddenly we are short of linebackers
Injuries…are they supposed to build their roster on the off-chance three starting LBs and one back-up LB get hurt? Not much you can do or could have done by this point.
by Neal Coolong on Oct 31, 2011 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions
you're right, it was about OL
it’s just so unfamiliar to think we are short of linebackers… but there’s some hope, we don’t know if Woodley will actually miss the game, and Harrison could be back, we’ll have to wait and see
by steelermaniac1991 on Oct 31, 2011 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions
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by steelcitysweetheart on Oct 31, 2011 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Ugh, we need wood and harrison for this game
I want to see Flacco to spend the majority of his time on his back, looking at all the pretty birds in the sky.
I am confused
Woodley says he will be ready for Sunday on his FB/twitter, but reporters are saying otherwise. Who do we believe?
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It’s speculation on both sides. I don’t doubt he feels he’ll be ready, but Ward said he was gonna play this week too. Ward, though, has plenty of serviceable players behind him. Not the case with Wood.
I think everyone involved would agree, he’s not likely to be even 90 percent. Hamstrings have a high risk of re-injury, so I think we can expect him to be limited.
by Neal Coolong on Oct 31, 2011 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions
You don’t want the ratbirds developing a game plan to go after woodley’s replacement until the last minute. I’m sure they are going to keep this under wraps until saturday, at minimum.
I’m by no means an expert, and I watched Sylvester and Carter play…I promise you, John Harbaugh is texting Ray Rice right now, telling him to get his rest this week, he’s gonna get 35 touches, 31 of those in the right flat.
by Neal Coolong on Oct 31, 2011 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions
I hope he can go. He’s a Raven killer.
Also, I’d love to see us play the same style of D against the Ravens. I think it would destroy Flacco.
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by John Stephens on Oct 31, 2011 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions
I think Flacco's too stupid to fall for any of it
It can be a detriment to over-think your opponent.
If the Cardinals just decided to cover Anquan Boldin in the second half yesterday, the Ravens would have lost. Flacco’s numbers are not great compared to his peers. All they need to do is prevent the big play, and contain Rice.
Easier said than done, but Flacco’s not a great QB.
by Neal Coolong on Oct 31, 2011 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m not sure we can contain Rice.
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by John Stephens on Oct 31, 2011 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Especially
with our second team linebacking corps in.
I love the Steelers.
by tannofsteel84 on Oct 31, 2011 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Nope
Although Arizona did a nice job between the 10s on him. They’re gonna run that stretch again. Without that anchor point at the end…
by Neal Coolong on Oct 31, 2011 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions
but Flacco’s not a great QB.
We will see about that.
Flacco has to trust his receivers to make catches, but shouldn’t throw towards coverage. He needs to attack deep more often, but shouldn’t hold onto the ball so long. He needs to show more awareness in the pocket and move to extend plays, but nothing good comes of him leaving the pocket. He should run with the ball if nobody’s open, but he definitely can’t run with the ball.
Flacco should have the awareness of Roethlisberger, the elusiveness of Vick, the control of the offense of Manning, the leadership of Brady, the accuracy of Brees, and the arm strength of … Flacco? - Ampallang
Some on BB are now saying that Flacco is BETTER than Brady if given enough time in the pocket.
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by John Stephens on Nov 1, 2011 8:22 AM EDT up reply actions
We have seen.
He’s not great…he’s barely good.
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by idiscgolftexas on Oct 31, 2011 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions
lol. What’s Flacco’s playoff record again? Against The Steelers? 0 and everything?
Here’s the thing: Even if we lose on Sunday, and we get swept by the Ravens. I have absolutely no fear of the Ravens in the playoffs.
If we say that the Ravens and Steelers are equal on defense. And we say that the rest of the offense is even – maybe Mike Wallace is evened out by Ray Rice – Then still, Big Ben is a far better QB than Flacco.
So whatever. I don’t care if you guys win on Sunday. Go ahead and stomp on the terrible towel even. We will be in the playoffs, and we won’t be afraid of Flacco.
grain of salt
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Flacco has to trust his receivers to make catches, but shouldn’t throw towards coverage. He needs to attack deep more often, but shouldn’t hold onto the ball so long. He needs to show more awareness in the pocket and move to extend plays, but nothing good comes of him leaving the pocket. He should run with the ball if nobody’s open, but he definitely can’t run with the ball.
Flacco should have the awareness of Roethlisberger, the elusiveness of Vick, the control of the offense of Manning, the leadership of Brady, the accuracy of Brees, and the arm strength of … Flacco? - Ampallang
Love the enthusiasm
We will see about that.
Keep saying that.
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That
Flacco has to trust his receivers to make catches, but shouldn’t throw towards coverage. He needs to attack deep more often, but shouldn’t hold onto the ball so long. He needs to show more awareness in the pocket and move to extend plays, but nothing good comes of him leaving the pocket. He should run with the ball if nobody’s open, but he definitely can’t run with the ball.
Flacco should have the awareness of Roethlisberger, the elusiveness of Vick, the control of the offense of Manning, the leadership of Brady, the accuracy of Brees, and the arm strength of … Flacco? - Ampallang
That
Flacco has to trust his receivers to make catches, but shouldn’t throw towards coverage. He needs to attack deep more often, but shouldn’t hold onto the ball so long. He needs to show more awareness in the pocket and move to extend plays, but nothing good comes of him leaving the pocket. He should run with the ball if nobody’s open, but he definitely can’t run with the ball.
Flacco should have the awareness of Roethlisberger, the elusiveness of Vick, the control of the offense of Manning, the leadership of Brady, the accuracy of Brees, and the arm strength of … Flacco? - Ampallang
That
Flacco has to trust his receivers to make catches, but shouldn’t throw towards coverage. He needs to attack deep more often, but shouldn’t hold onto the ball so long. He needs to show more awareness in the pocket and move to extend plays, but nothing good comes of him leaving the pocket. He should run with the ball if nobody’s open, but he definitely can’t run with the ball.
Flacco should have the awareness of Roethlisberger, the elusiveness of Vick, the control of the offense of Manning, the leadership of Brady, the accuracy of Brees, and the arm strength of … Flacco? - Ampallang
by Mr MaLoR on Nov 1, 2011 1:28 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I hope when it comes down to
“sink or swim” that your boys can swim
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of course i mean that figuartively
if the Ravens finally want to become the Jim Harbaugh, and not the John Harbaugh (see John’s answer to this question) and beat up the big brother, this game is very important.
obviously i mean “hopefully” for you.
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I seriously doubt we reprise that defense vs. the Ravens.
It worked against the Pats because we didn’t have to worry too much about the run or the deep pass. Our normal defense is made to take those away at the cost of giving up the short pass, against the Pats and their amazing short passing game it is a liability.
I’d rather force Flacco to be accurate on 35 short passes then gamble on Boldin or Torrey Smith beating us deep and Ray Rice cutting to the outside.
The number one concern vs. Baltimore is Rice, number two is deep passes. I expect us to be back in our normal defensive look this Sunday.
by Phantaskippy on Oct 31, 2011 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
True, but I don’t know how effective the scheme can be without Harrison and Woodley. No pass rush = long day.
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by John Stephens on Nov 1, 2011 8:23 AM EDT up reply actions
Yeah,
we did that against Brady because Brady will make 35 passes and march down the field. Flacco will make maybe 6 then bounce on off his receiver’s feet.
Woodley
Woodley said he would be back and we need him with him Harrison and Worlids injured, we are going to encounter some problems. If Farrior is out till December, that would suck too but we would have Timmons back on the inside in a few weeks
Worilds, you're killing us...
Your golden oppurtunity started about 3 weeks ago, and you’re on the shelf. You better be the real deal down the stretch, or the pink slip is comin’…
I think the play of Carter will "inspire" him next year
Or he’ll be handing over that #93 jersey.
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by StoneColdSteel on Oct 31, 2011 6:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Boosting them up
He knows he’ll need them this week in some form.
by Neal Coolong on Oct 31, 2011 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions
I think they both did things right and wrong. It’s a good offense, I didn’t expect any young guys to dominate. So I’m sure Tomlin was happy they weren’t clueless.
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by John Stephens on Oct 31, 2011 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions
I don’t think “clueless” is far off from Sylvester. he looked lost and was destroyed by their guards multiple times.
Carter was aggressive, but he looked like Vollmer’s 10 year old son trying to get past him. He just doesn’t look strong enough. If he’s not strong, then his size works against him terribly.
by Neal Coolong on Oct 31, 2011 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions
You're right
I just flipped through the first half of the game and Sly was dominated. He didn’t look like he had any fight in him. A blocker hit him and he would give up. It looks like after the first two series for NE he didn’t play anymore.
Carter actually had some decent plays. He was aggressive, but he wasn’t very good at diagnosing plays. That will come with experience.
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by John Stephens on Oct 31, 2011 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Carter’s first step off the snap is impressively quick.
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by John Stephens on Oct 31, 2011 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions
And the first half is pretty much all he got. He didn’t play much in the second half. Looked like he just had no clue what was going on.
Carter is a project player, someone they had no intention of seeing on the field this year. I agree with you, his first step is nice, and he definitely seemed less freaked out than Sylvester, but his motor is really all he has right now.
Keep in mind, Woodley whipped Vollmer the whole game. Carter made him look like Anthony Munoz. Standard schmandard, there’s no way Carter can be expected to replace Woodley. He’s just not ready.
by Neal Coolong on Oct 31, 2011 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions
I don’t think many people in the league could match Wood’s production right now. It’s been insane. I don’t want to hold Carter to that ruler yet. Lets just say I liked what I saw from a rookie who, under regular circumstances, shouldn’t have seen the field.
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by John Stephens on Oct 31, 2011 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Agree with you John
I thought that “all in all” Carter played a decent game. I liked his hustle. He was within a hair of recording 2 sacks. What was lacking was the push up the middle that we had in the previous game. I know people are tired of me preaching about it, but MCClendon needs to start instead of Casey. Casey was in on our first defensive play, but in my opinion was non existent after that. He stays engaged with his blocker far too much. If we get the continuous strong rush up the middle, it will take the pressure off of our LB’s. Flacco cannot handle pressure well and he will be prone to throw interceptions. Or, he will be hit by a blitz. I think that Carter and Sly will be much better this game after getting their feet wet against the Pats and a far better QB and TE’s than those of the Ravens. Am looking for a couple of sacks of Flacco and possibly one fumble. On Offense we need to be able to contend with "Thugs (Suggs) and Ngata. Ben needs to use the same game plan that he used against the Pats, but throw a few long bombs when the time is right. I see us winning this game with a vengeance. It must be done.
another season in the weight room will do Carter good, is has about the same frame as Harrison if not bigger. He just needs to add some strength.
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by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Oct 31, 2011 5:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Fuck
We needed Woodley to play. On Sunday I am sure we are going to see a heavy dose of Ray Rice. Flacco will wuss out pretty soon on national tv in front of the Steelers home crowd. Plus we need couple of early sacks to rattle him as early as possible.
On the offense, I hope the O-line continues its stellar performance. I think anything close to 30 points can win this game for us.
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How long does a hammy take to recoup? I’m guessing about three weeks, at minimum. He won’t be nearly 100% next week, and I don’t know that we can use a crippled OLB.
I also don’t see Deebo playing either.
Fuck.
Depends on the severity really
I’ve played 4 days after a hamstring strain. If it’s fairly mild, and he’s recovering and icing and all the usual things you do, he’ll play. Don’t forget, he’s a finely tuned athlete and I’m just a bloke.
If it’s a tear, then has to be more doubtful
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by Mechem on Oct 31, 2011 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I’ve heard that the MRI was good, so from the sound of the situation I’d say he has a level 1 hamstring pull/strain/whatever which will keep him from being 100% but won’t likely keep him out of the game.
Of course, I’m not a doctor so it would be in your best interest to disregard everything I just typed lol.
Woodley is a beast
if we have to play the ravens without Wood and Harrison, i dont like our chances. I really miss seeing that #92 jersey on the field, thats for damn sure. Woodley has been playing some absolutely fantastic football as of late, unbelievable that he gets injured. Too bad it seems like Worilds is perpetually inured, this was his big chance.
We might have to rely on the offense winning this one for us, the good news is the offense looks fully capable of doing that.
Won't work with the Ravens sadly.
NE was out matched by our receivers, the Ravens won’t be. We can move it, but it will be at the end. The key will be to dominating TOP like we did yesterday. The Ravens WILL get tired. We’ve all seen it.
However, I think we can seriously take advantage of the Ravens offense. Even with Wood and Harrison out, we can really take it to Flacco and those receivers.
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Just like when I said move Heyward to OLB. It’ll be much harder to run up and down the field against the raven’s D, but I do fear for our lb corps. We need to stiffen up the box against rice.
I hate to rain on the pity party
But PFT says that the MRI went well and that he’s “week-to-week”. One certainly can’t say he’s out for the Ravens game at this point.
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by LV Steelers Fan on Oct 31, 2011 3:48 PM EDT reply actions
PFT says?
Or Woodley’s agent told PFT he’s week-to-week?
Hamstring injuries are really hard to play with, and really hard to rehab. Based on that, it seems as a best-case scenario, he’ll be less than 100 percent.
by Neal Coolong on Oct 31, 2011 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions
OLB option?
If Hampton is 100% can we chuck Hoke in at a DE slot and ask Kiesel to play OLB? I know they’ve used Kiesel on coverages in the past when blitzing. Might be a better stopgap than the rooks?
Did I see that they signed Mortty Ivy to the 53 man roster as well? Ivy’s got some game, he could be an option inside too.
James Harrison has been cleared to play against the Ravens!
Sorry Flacco you don’t get off that easily.
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by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Oct 31, 2011 5:30 PM EDT reply actions
Where did you see this?
I need proof!
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by steelcitysweetheart on Oct 31, 2011 5:35 PM EDT up reply actions
post gazette, Harrison’s agent, steelers depot
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by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Oct 31, 2011 5:43 PM EDT up reply actions
DEEBO'S PLAYING?!
This is Pittsburgh Steeler Troy Polamalu getting knocked around by the Pacific Ocean in Hawaii yesterday...
Minutes later, Troy caught the ocean going over the middle and smacked it right in the mouth. The ocean fumbled, Troy recovered and ran it into the endzone. The ocean never messed with Troy again.
Shit.
:(
This is Pittsburgh Steeler Troy Polamalu getting knocked around by the Pacific Ocean in Hawaii yesterday...
Minutes later, Troy caught the ocean going over the middle and smacked it right in the mouth. The ocean fumbled, Troy recovered and ran it into the endzone. The ocean never messed with Troy again.
Seriously?
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his agent says yes; Deebo says no
I’ll believe Deebo
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they just said on espn that he's playing
i guess we’ll see. Certainly don’t want to risk further injury
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The Steelers are playing their best football of the season right now and the Ravens are struggling on offense. The depth at LB is a concern, but we should not panic. I am still confident the Steelers will pull it out
Looking at the linebackers
Anybody else think this is the last year for Foote and Farrior?
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by The 58 Standard on Oct 31, 2011 8:46 PM EDT reply actions
Thought Harrisons FB said no
Either way our LB corps could be in trouble.
Fortunately I think our O is finally clicking, and can probably keep the sack count to 3 and under. Keep the quick passing game we did last week so the Rats can’t get to Ben.
And on D, we’ll take advantage of a few Flaccid Boners.
Sylvester's play..
I don’t pretend to really know how well Sylvester play. I DO know though, that Steelers moving Troy into an ILB slot has been fairly standard over the last few weeks….putting him in Foote’s spot in a Big Nickel defense…one of 6 DBs. I think I’ve found the answer though, Neil, to one of my questions which was who left the field in favor of Cortez Allen. From your writeup, it seems that Allen was in for William Gay
Just read the 3rd & 9 piece
Looks as though, at least in that instance, Allen was in the game in place of Mundy…Steelers went with 4 corners….covering both slot receivers, both outside receivers, Troy & Clark deep
Maybe but I remember seeing Mundy out there at times.
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by Cold_Old_Steelers_Fan on Oct 31, 2011 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions
I've heard that "The Beard" is actually the emergency back up at right outside linebacker.
If Worilds can’t come back, and if Carter just isn’t cutting it, would it be that whacky to see Keisel line up at that position on Sunday? Man, it’s really getting crazy with the injuries. Even crazier than last year, and that’s saying something.
I think he could pull it off
he is a good pass rusher for a 3-4 DE
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by WVPiratesfan on Nov 1, 2011 10:24 AM EDT up reply actions
so if Sly isn't cutting it on Sunday
does that mean that Morty Ivy goes in for him. Not bad for being on the PS until about Thursday of last week
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