stillers4me
08-05-2016, 07:13 AM
Defensively, the Steelers are confident they have plugged the leaks that prevented them from turning back the Denver Broncos in the waning minutes of the AFC divisional playoff game last season.
They bolstered the secondary with a first-round pick, cornerback Artie Burns. They added depth and athleticism with versatile rookie Sean Davis, who is likely to play safety and cornerback with Senquez Golson out with a foot ailment.
But the Steelers also strengthened an already talented linebacker corps and beefed up their special teams with the signing of Steven Johnson.
Johnson, who spent 2015 with the Tennessee Titans, expects to play a pivotal role for the Steelers. The fifth-year inside linebacker, along with Vince Williams, is projected to spell Lawrence Timmons and Ryan Shazier.
“I'm familiar with the defense, but I have to figure out some of the kinks, bolts and nuggets,” said Johnson, a former walk-on at Kansas. “I'll be good to go once I get that. It's all the same concepts. It's the same defense but some different terminology.” .............
Read more @ http://triblive.com/sports/steelers/10825281-74/johnson-steelers-linebacker
They bolstered the secondary with a first-round pick, cornerback Artie Burns. They added depth and athleticism with versatile rookie Sean Davis, who is likely to play safety and cornerback with Senquez Golson out with a foot ailment.
But the Steelers also strengthened an already talented linebacker corps and beefed up their special teams with the signing of Steven Johnson.
Johnson, who spent 2015 with the Tennessee Titans, expects to play a pivotal role for the Steelers. The fifth-year inside linebacker, along with Vince Williams, is projected to spell Lawrence Timmons and Ryan Shazier.
“I'm familiar with the defense, but I have to figure out some of the kinks, bolts and nuggets,” said Johnson, a former walk-on at Kansas. “I'll be good to go once I get that. It's all the same concepts. It's the same defense but some different terminology.” .............
Read more @ http://triblive.com/sports/steelers/10825281-74/johnson-steelers-linebacker