stillers4me
08-04-2012, 05:29 AM
Steelers linebacker coach Keith Butler responded to a simple question with an even simpler response.
How much of a difference does it make to have LaMarr Woodley and James Harrison healthy and on the field together?
“Well, with both of them out there, which one do you block?” Butler said.
Good question. Harrison and Woodley have been one of the most dynamic, disrupting defensive duos in the NFL since 2008, combining for 891⁄2 sacks and helping the Steelers’ defense finish No. 1 in total defense twice.
But take away Gilbert, and there’s no Sullivan. Take away Abbott, and there’s no Costello. Take away Harrison and Woodley, and there’s no production.
Woodley and Harrison played only 18 quarters together last year because of poorly timed absences — Woodley a hamstring; Harrison a facial fracture/suspension — resulting in some of the worst defensive stats in Steelers history...............
read more @ http://triblive.com/sports/steelers/2332419-85/harrison-woodley-steelers-per-field-sacks-yards-allowed-defense-defensive
How much of a difference does it make to have LaMarr Woodley and James Harrison healthy and on the field together?
“Well, with both of them out there, which one do you block?” Butler said.
Good question. Harrison and Woodley have been one of the most dynamic, disrupting defensive duos in the NFL since 2008, combining for 891⁄2 sacks and helping the Steelers’ defense finish No. 1 in total defense twice.
But take away Gilbert, and there’s no Sullivan. Take away Abbott, and there’s no Costello. Take away Harrison and Woodley, and there’s no production.
Woodley and Harrison played only 18 quarters together last year because of poorly timed absences — Woodley a hamstring; Harrison a facial fracture/suspension — resulting in some of the worst defensive stats in Steelers history...............
read more @ http://triblive.com/sports/steelers/2332419-85/harrison-woodley-steelers-per-field-sacks-yards-allowed-defense-defensive