stillers4me
11-28-2010, 07:14 AM
Can Stevie be a lightning rod when Pittsburgh brings the heat?
Updated: November 28, 2010, 01:58 AM
1. Blitzburgh is coming
Steelers defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau is a master at bringing pressure from all angles. Pittsburgh's 30 sacks are tied for third in the NFL with ROLB James Harrison leading the way with nine sacks and five forced fumbles. His low center of gravity, speed and strength allow him to get underneath taller tackles on the way to the quarterback. He's being moved around more to create confusion and will often stand up in the middle, on the left side or drop into coverage (two interceptions). LOLB LaMarr Woodley (6.5 sacks) and ILBs James Farrior (two sacks) and Lawrence Timmons (three sacks, two INTs) also must be accounted for. Bills QB Ryan Fitzpatrick must be aware of where the blitzes are coming from and get the ball out of his hands quickly.
2. Stevie Wonder
Third-year WR Stevie Johnson's dream season continued last week at Cincinnati (eight catches, 137 yards and three touchdowns). The increased attention on him might create more downfield opportunities for Lee Evans and the other receivers. S Troy Polamalu is the playmaker in the Steelers' secondary, which yields 239 passing yards per game, a number due largely to teams' inability to run. Pittsburgh gave up 288 yards over five games before shutting down Oakland's passing game last week. So some plays can be made, if Fitzpatrick has time to throw. .....................................
http://www.buffalonews.com/sports/bills-nfl/article267272.ece
Updated: November 28, 2010, 01:58 AM
1. Blitzburgh is coming
Steelers defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau is a master at bringing pressure from all angles. Pittsburgh's 30 sacks are tied for third in the NFL with ROLB James Harrison leading the way with nine sacks and five forced fumbles. His low center of gravity, speed and strength allow him to get underneath taller tackles on the way to the quarterback. He's being moved around more to create confusion and will often stand up in the middle, on the left side or drop into coverage (two interceptions). LOLB LaMarr Woodley (6.5 sacks) and ILBs James Farrior (two sacks) and Lawrence Timmons (three sacks, two INTs) also must be accounted for. Bills QB Ryan Fitzpatrick must be aware of where the blitzes are coming from and get the ball out of his hands quickly.
2. Stevie Wonder
Third-year WR Stevie Johnson's dream season continued last week at Cincinnati (eight catches, 137 yards and three touchdowns). The increased attention on him might create more downfield opportunities for Lee Evans and the other receivers. S Troy Polamalu is the playmaker in the Steelers' secondary, which yields 239 passing yards per game, a number due largely to teams' inability to run. Pittsburgh gave up 288 yards over five games before shutting down Oakland's passing game last week. So some plays can be made, if Fitzpatrick has time to throw. .....................................
http://www.buffalonews.com/sports/bills-nfl/article267272.ece