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stillers4me
10-06-2012, 08:03 AM
The Steelers might have learned a lesson after the defense blew a pair of 10-point leads in the fourth quarter of their loss against Oakland.

Perhaps, that's why they plan to rotate outside linebackers James Harrison and LaMarr Woodley in the game Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles and their elusive quarterback, Michael Vick.

Harrison, a five-time Pro Bowl linebacker, will make his return against the Eagles (3-1) after missing spring and summer camps with a recurring knee injury. He will be joined in the starting lineup by All-Pro safety Troy Polamalu, who sat out the past two games with a calf injury.

The Steelers (1-2) told Harrison he will be spelled in the first half by Chris Carter, who has been starting at right outside linebacker since minicamp. The coaches want to be sure Harrison is fresh for the fourth quarter...............


Read more: http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/sports/steelers/steelers-plan-to-rotate-outside-linebackers-to-avoid-fatigue-656431/#ixzz28WWUlqZw

GBMelBlount
10-06-2012, 08:04 AM
Spence may have been a bigger loss than we originally thought.

Steeldude
10-06-2012, 09:54 PM
The coaches want to be sure Harrison is fresh for the fourth quarter

They should have started doing that a long time ago

86WARD
10-07-2012, 01:37 AM
Could be interesting to see what/if anything Worlids can do with Harrison on the other side...