James Farrior: The Old Man of the 'D'

[stillers4me]

At an age when most players already have retired, James Farrior continues to grow in stature, even if he might be shrinking in size.

When he came to the Steelers as a free agent from the New York Jets in 2002, Farrior was an outside linebacker who weighed 240 pounds. But the Steelers wanted him to play inside linebacker in their 3-4 defense, and they wanted him to play the Buck position, which meant he was responsible for running to the ball and making tackles.

Taking on blockers? That was a role left to Casey Hampton, a 340-pound nose tackle in front of him, whose job, if at all possible, was to keep guards and centers away from Farrior.

"The guys up front do a good job keeping guys off us," Farrior said. "Every now and then, we got to wrestle and tussle with the linemen. But, most of the time, we're just running."............

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[tube517]

Poker at Potsie's house! The old man can still play and is still a solid LB.

[HometownGal]

Potsie is just like the Eveready Bunny - he keeps going and going and going. It's going to be a sad day in the Burgh when a new season starts and our Pots isn't on the field anymore.

[SteelerFanInStl]

I'll miss him when he can't play any more. He's been a great player for us.

[sactownsteeler]

funny on the "official" message board most people want him replaced and call him old and a liability... I think he still plays at a high level and he is the captain of that def, may not be the best on the field but he is like another coach out there and rarely misses on a play.

[Count Steeler]

Great inspiration for the team and a good LB. Surprised he is performing at this level for his age, a great testament to his condition both physically and mentally.

Really think our guys are desperate to make amends for losing last year's SB.

[IUSteel]

funny on the "official" message board most people want him replaced and call him old and a liability

Probably the same people calling Timmons a bust a couple years ago. Farrior can't do everything, and he doesn't have Timmons speed, but he hardly ever misses games and he's smart, dependable, and I can't see him as a liability.

[steelerdiva]

Potsie is just like the Energizer Bunny - he keeps going and going and going. It's going to be a sad day in the Burgh when a new season starts and our Pots isn't on the field anymore.

Fixed it for ya, Sweetie!

And I agree....I love Potsie...he's been nothing but solid for this team. I'll miss him when he retires, too.

[stillers4me]

Pot-dawg!

[The Duke]

Would sound homeristic to most fans, but I'd take one Farrior over a hundred Ray Lewis'

no stupid dances either

A true leader, and probably will be the piece that the D misses most after a lot of the old guys start retiring