a case for worilds

Posted by Tyler Dunn, March 15th 2012, 5:55 am EST

Jason Worilds is entering his third season with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

And with the team cutting ties with veteran James Farrior, there will be increased opportunities for linebackers in camp.

But wait – Jason Worilds is a pass rusher?

Correct, but Lawrence Timmons was intended to be a strictly a pass rusher when the team drafted him as well.

Should the Steelers not select a linebacker in the draft who can make an immediate impact, playing both Worilds and James Harrison situationally in the middle may not be a bad idea.

Harrison could play inside in short yardage situations with Worilds playing on the interior during passing downs. This would allow for Harrison to utilize his excellent run stopping ability while still allowing him to rush the passer during critical phases of the game.

Worilds is one of the more versatile players on the roster. He has the potential to play true defensive end, but is also fast enough to effectively drop into coverage.

http://pittsburghfootballreport.com/2012/03/15/a-case-for-worilds-13/


interesting a 262 pound ILB who can drop back in pass coverage. another Kirkland?

effyou515 wrote:

Posted by Tyler Dunn, March 15th 2012, 5:55 am EST

Jason Worilds is entering his third season with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

And with the team cutting ties with veteran James Farrior, there will be increased opportunities for linebackers in camp.

But wait – Jason Worilds is a pass rusher?

Correct, but Lawrence Timmons was intended to be a strictly a pass rusher when the team drafted him as well.

Should the Steelers not select a linebacker in the draft who can make an immediate impact, playing both Worilds and James Harrison situationally in the middle may not be a bad idea.

Harrison could play inside in short yardage situations with Worilds playing on the interior during passing downs. This would allow for Harrison to utilize his excellent run stopping ability while still allowing him to rush the passer during critical phases of the game.

Worilds is one of the more versatile players on the roster. He has the potential to play true defensive end, but is also fast enough to effectively drop into coverage.


interesting a 262 pound ILB who can drop back in pass coverage. another Kirkland?

Worilds isn't that big is he? Kirkland was fun to watch. The guy had skills for a big man.

Eff, do you have the source link for that? We need to give proper credit.

effyou515 wrote:

Posted by Tyler Dunn, March 15th 2012, 5:55 am EST

Jason Worilds is entering his third season with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

And with the team cutting ties with veteran James Farrior, there will be increased opportunities for linebackers in camp.

But wait – Jason Worilds is a pass rusher?

Correct, but Lawrence Timmons was intended to be a strictly a pass rusher when the team drafted him as well.

Should the Steelers not select a linebacker in the draft who can make an immediate impact, playing both Worilds and James Harrison situationally in the middle may not be a bad idea.

Harrison could play inside in short yardage situations with Worilds playing on the interior during passing downs. This would allow for Harrison to utilize his excellent run stopping ability while still allowing him to rush the passer during critical phases of the game.

Worilds is one of the more versatile players on the roster. He has the potential to play true defensive end, but is also fast enough to effectively drop into coverage.


interesting a 262 pound ILB who can drop back in pass coverage. another Kirkland?

http://pittsburghfootballreport.com/2012/03/15/a-case-for-worilds-13/ sorry forgot

effyou515 wrote:

sorry forgot

No problem. I added it to your original post.

In my opinion, the jury is still out on Worilds. He's had moments of looking good, but nothing I saw convinced me he's going to be an effective starter. We shall see.