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07-25-2007, 05:03 AM
Inside the ropes
By Mike Prisuta
TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Tuesday morning's practice was highlighted by the always-spirited "backs-on-'backers" drill, a pass-rush/blitz-pickup exercise that caused contact and created controversy.
Linebacker Larry Foote insisted the defense won. Fullback Dan Kreider maintained the offense prevailed.
Coach Mike Tomlin was asked twice whether the offense or defense won, but he declined both times to settle the issue.
The Tribune-Review scored the drill heavily in favor of the offense.
Kreider, as always, was strong in the drill, while running backs Willie Parker and John Kuhn also impressed.
For the defense, linebackers James Harrison and LaMarr Woodley stood out.
Woodley, the Steelers' No. 2 pick, delivered the highlight hit of the drill when he pancaked running back Najeh Davenport on his way to the imaginary QB on the final repetition.
That's one
Tight end Matt Spaeth, a No. 3 pick from Minnesota, made an acrobatic catch over the middle in 11-on-11 drills.
Him again
Woodley also came up with an interception of a ball thrown by quarterback Bryan Randall that glanced off running back Carey Davis.
Him again, part II
Cornerback Ricardo Colclough was lined up deep as a punt returner yesterday morning.
So were wide receivers Cedrick Wilson, Willie Reid, Chris Jackson and Dan Sheldon, and cornerback Jovon Johnson.
Plan B
Rain forced the Steelers into the gym at St. Vincent College yesterday afternoon and reduced their scheduled practice to a walk-through.
Tackle Brandon Torrey worked at left guard with the second-team offensive line.
No. 1 pick Lawrence Timmons, listed second on the depth chart at right outside linebacker behind Harrison, also worked at inside linebacker.
He said it
Assistant head coach/defensive line coach John Mitchell on Woodley and his 6-foot-2, 255-pound frame: "I told him he's about two McDonald's meals away from me coaching him, rather than (linebackers coach) Keith Butler, but I like the young man. In our OTAs he showed a lot of ability to rush the passer off the edge."
By Mike Prisuta
TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Tuesday morning's practice was highlighted by the always-spirited "backs-on-'backers" drill, a pass-rush/blitz-pickup exercise that caused contact and created controversy.
Linebacker Larry Foote insisted the defense won. Fullback Dan Kreider maintained the offense prevailed.
Coach Mike Tomlin was asked twice whether the offense or defense won, but he declined both times to settle the issue.
The Tribune-Review scored the drill heavily in favor of the offense.
Kreider, as always, was strong in the drill, while running backs Willie Parker and John Kuhn also impressed.
For the defense, linebackers James Harrison and LaMarr Woodley stood out.
Woodley, the Steelers' No. 2 pick, delivered the highlight hit of the drill when he pancaked running back Najeh Davenport on his way to the imaginary QB on the final repetition.
That's one
Tight end Matt Spaeth, a No. 3 pick from Minnesota, made an acrobatic catch over the middle in 11-on-11 drills.
Him again
Woodley also came up with an interception of a ball thrown by quarterback Bryan Randall that glanced off running back Carey Davis.
Him again, part II
Cornerback Ricardo Colclough was lined up deep as a punt returner yesterday morning.
So were wide receivers Cedrick Wilson, Willie Reid, Chris Jackson and Dan Sheldon, and cornerback Jovon Johnson.
Plan B
Rain forced the Steelers into the gym at St. Vincent College yesterday afternoon and reduced their scheduled practice to a walk-through.
Tackle Brandon Torrey worked at left guard with the second-team offensive line.
No. 1 pick Lawrence Timmons, listed second on the depth chart at right outside linebacker behind Harrison, also worked at inside linebacker.
He said it
Assistant head coach/defensive line coach John Mitchell on Woodley and his 6-foot-2, 255-pound frame: "I told him he's about two McDonald's meals away from me coaching him, rather than (linebackers coach) Keith Butler, but I like the young man. In our OTAs he showed a lot of ability to rush the passer off the edge."