Timmons ILB or OLB - Poll

SteelFist · 08-20-2007, 12:37 PM

Since there are many fans who believe that Timmons would be a great ILB, I figured it would be an interesting poll. Vote for whether you think Timmons should play ILB or OLB which is what he was "apparently" drafted to play.

You have to consider how it would affect the team...e.g. if he played ILB then either Foote or Farrior would have to sit or switch positions. Also it would mean that you are confident that Haggans, Woodley and J. Harrison can get the job done rushing the QB.

If you choose OLB, then you are confident that Foote and Farrior can get the job done at ILB (Even after Sat. night when Cooley scorched us over the middle..LOL.) You will be indirectly assuming that Woodley, Haggans and Harrison will be ineffective at pass rushing.

Remember, Timmons was drafted to play OLB but the coaches did say that they would cross-train him at ILB so never say never.
Lets hear it!

OneForTheToe · 08-20-2007, 12:54 PM

I voted OLB because he is so far behind at the moment that I think they have to chose one. It would be wise this year to teach him to play the position he is more comfortable with at OLB. I could see Timmons making the switch to ILB next year if Woodly continues on his path to a starting position at OLB. The Steelers are thin at ILB now. In addition, there will be a postion open when Farrior's contract expires, or the FO deems him too expensive for his level of play.

xXTheSteelKingsXx · 08-20-2007, 12:54 PM

Voted insde although I really haven't seen him enough to really be sure.

ChronoCross · 08-20-2007, 01:05 PM

You figure in a few years Farrior will retire. So if Timmons stays healthy and is groomed right he could take Farriors place when Farrior is gone. Timmons will not be a type of player like Woodly who will make a immediate impact for use. So we got some time to work him.

Livinginthe past · 08-20-2007, 02:44 PM

I must admit, I thought Timmons was supposed to be a prototypical pass rushing OLB.

I thought it was Woodley who had potential at ILB?

The Duke · 08-20-2007, 03:03 PM

I would first like to see what he can do at ILB, but with that speed I think he's better at OLB

xXTheSteelKingsXx · 08-20-2007, 04:46 PM

It also really depends on what type of defensive system Coach Tomlin planes on running the next few years. Timmons would IMO make a better ILB in a 4-3 rather than a 3-4.

BIGBENFASTWILLIE · 08-20-2007, 06:04 PM

I dont care where he plays, I just want him to be productive.....He has not impressed me yet....... BUT... He has not been given the chance due to injuries...

***Atlanta Dan*** · 08-20-2007, 07:57 PM

Timmons is listed at 6'1 235 but is rumored to come in at less than six feet

I know shorter/smaller guys can play inside (Zach Thomas/Sam Mills) but I think Timmons is seen as more of an outside speed rusher

moedap · 08-20-2007, 08:22 PM

ILB. If he is as fast and quick as the say i am pretty sure you can line the 3-4 up so that the weakside ILB can blitz. With all the attention Offensive tackles get the middle has to be open. I am pretty sure Hampton and Hoke can open up a hole for Timmons.

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ILB	9	27.27%
OLB	24	72.73%
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08-20-2007, 12:37 PM	#1
SteelFist Bench Warmer Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Maryland, Suburbs of DC Posts: 321 Gender: Male Member Number: 84 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Timmons ILB or OLB - Poll Since there are many fans who believe that Timmons would be a great ILB, I figured it would be an interesting poll. Vote for whether you think Timmons should play ILB or OLB which is what he was "apparently" drafted to play. You have to consider how it would affect the team...e.g. if he played ILB then either Foote or Farrior would have to sit or switch positions. Also it would mean that you are confident that Haggans, Woodley and J. Harrison can get the job done rushing the QB. If you choose OLB, then you are confident that Foote and Farrior can get the job done at ILB (Even after Sat. night when Cooley scorched us over the middle..LOL.) You will be indirectly assuming that Woodley, Haggans and Harrison will be ineffective at pass rushing. Remember, Timmons was drafted to play OLB but the coaches did say that they would cross-train him at ILB so never say never. Lets hear it! __________________ "That guy across from me, he has to do one or two things, either raise his level of play or get his a-- kicked all day" - Greg Lloyd

08-20-2007, 12:54 PM	#2
OneForTheToe Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Steeler Nation Posts: 3,360 Gender: Male Member Number: 2408 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Timmons ILB or OLB - Poll I voted OLB because he is so far behind at the moment that I think they have to chose one. It would be wise this year to teach him to play the position he is more comfortable with at OLB. I could see Timmons making the switch to ILB next year if Woodly continues on his path to a starting position at OLB. The Steelers are thin at ILB now. In addition, there will be a postion open when Farrior's contract expires, or the FO deems him too expensive for his level of play.

08-20-2007, 12:54 PM	#3
xXTheSteelKingsXx Team Owner Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,636 Gender: Male Member Number: 5803 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Timmons ILB or OLB - Poll Voted insde although I really haven't seen him enough to really be sure. __________________

08-20-2007, 01:05 PM	#4
ChronoCross Assistant Coach Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Indiana Now Posts: 1,481 Gender: Male Member Number: 2201 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Timmons ILB or OLB - Poll You figure in a few years Farrior will retire. So if Timmons stays healthy and is groomed right he could take Farriors place when Farrior is gone. Timmons will not be a type of player like Woodly who will make a immediate impact for use. So we got some time to work him. __________________ http://www.myspace.com/chronocrossut

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08-20-2007, 02:44 PM	#5
Livinginthe past Living Legend Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Crushing the AFCE...annually Posts: 7,520 Member Number: 478 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Timmons ILB or OLB - Poll I must admit, I thought Timmons was supposed to be a prototypical pass rushing OLB. I thought it was Woodley who had potential at ILB? __________________ They've been great for a while now, three Super Bowls' worth of great. But only this season have the New England Patriots become The Show, the must-see team of stars, pretty boys and reformed bad boys. Suddenly, the Patriots are not simply great; they're compelling, fascinating, appearing to be almighty and a touch lawless. The Patriots didn't bother with swagger to start this NFL season; they went straight to defiant. Either you're one of them or you're about to get crushed.

08-20-2007, 03:03 PM	#6
The Duke Living Legend Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 7,459 Gender: Male Member Number: 4800 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Timmons ILB or OLB - Poll I would first like to see what he can do at ILB, but with that speed I think he's better at OLB

08-20-2007, 04:46 PM	#7
xXTheSteelKingsXx Team Owner Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,636 Gender: Male Member Number: 5803 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Timmons ILB or OLB - Poll It also really depends on what type of defensive system Coach Tomlin planes on running the next few years. Timmons would IMO make a better ILB in a 4-3 rather than a 3-4. __________________

08-20-2007, 06:04 PM	#8
BIGBENFASTWILLIE Living Legend Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,701 Gender: Male Member Number: 618 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Timmons ILB or OLB - Poll I dont care where he plays, I just want him to be productive.....He has not impressed me yet....... BUT... He has not been given the chance due to injuries... __________________ Change Has Come To America

08-20-2007, 07:57 PM	#9
*Atlanta Dan* Resigned Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 9,919 Member Number: 728 Thanks: 74 Thanked 202 Times in 130 Posts	Re: Timmons ILB or OLB - Poll Timmons is listed at 6'1 235 but is rumored to come in at less than six feet I know shorter/smaller guys can play inside (Zach Thomas/Sam Mills) but I think Timmons is seen as more of an outside speed rusher

08-20-2007, 08:22 PM	#10
moedap Starter Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 400 Member Number: 2890 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Timmons ILB or OLB - Poll ILB. If he is as fast and quick as the say i am pretty sure you can line the 3-4 up so that the weakside ILB can blitz. With all the attention Offensive tackles get the middle has to be open. I am pretty sure Hampton and Hoke can open up a hole for Timmons.

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