stillers4me
08-03-2014, 10:23 AM
When the Steelers previously made the playoffs in 2011, the starting defensive linemen at the beginning of the season were all over 30. That over-the-hill gang had accomplished a lot together. Aaron Smith, Casey Hampton and Brett Keisel won two Super Bowl titles and lost a third the previous year.
One by one, they have hung up their cleats. Smith was released after the 2011 season because of a neck injury. Hampton was not brought back after the 2012 season and Keisel was not re-signed after last season.
When things were going well, that trio was called experienced. When the losses piled up, they became ancient. The 2014 defensive line is being called young and fast, but they also lack experience the Steelers usually covet at the position.............
Read more: http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2014/08/03/Youth-on-the-line-could-make-or-break-Steelers-defense/stories/201408030146#ixzz39LJpVhGL
One by one, they have hung up their cleats. Smith was released after the 2011 season because of a neck injury. Hampton was not brought back after the 2012 season and Keisel was not re-signed after last season.
When things were going well, that trio was called experienced. When the losses piled up, they became ancient. The 2014 defensive line is being called young and fast, but they also lack experience the Steelers usually covet at the position.............
Read more: http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2014/08/03/Youth-on-the-line-could-make-or-break-Steelers-defense/stories/201408030146#ixzz39LJpVhGL