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Pittsburgh Steelers 2013 Training Camp Preview: Linebackers

July 24, 2013   ·     ·   Jump to comments

When it comes to talent, the Pittsburgh Steelers rarely have an issue at linebacker, but that may not be the case this season.
Given the lack of depth, the Steelers may have more questions than answers when it comes to the linebacker position. The key to their success will start with a pair of 2007 draft picks.
Over the past two seasons, the Steelers lost their defensive leader—James Farrior—and most feared defender—James Harrison. That firmly puts Lawrence Timmons and LaMarr Woodley in charge of the linebackers.
They will be on the field with the aging Larry Foote and inexperienced Jason Worilds—not exactly the most fearsome group the Steelers have ever trotted onto the field.
But help is on the way as a couple of talented linebackers were selected in the draft.
Jarvis Jones projects to be the future starter at right outside linebacker, while Vince Williams could eventually develop into a solid two-down inside linebacker.
But while...

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