Pittsburgh Steelers release veteran starting inside linebacker Larry Foote - ESPN
We need this guy. Now.
He's a top flight ILB. DJ/Foote/Thomas/Vrabel is a shockingly good LB corps for this season and beyond.
Pittsburgh Steelers release veteran starting inside linebacker Larry Foote - ESPN
We need this guy. Now.
He's a top flight ILB. DJ/Foote/Thomas/Vrabel is a shockingly good LB corps for this season and beyond.
I read that he's stated he wants to play for his hometown Lions.
Last edited by yashi; 04-28-2009 at 02:03 PM.
Lets grab him up!
Im on on the Foote wagon !
This guy is a veteran (not too old though) 3-4 MLB who knows how to win~! he can only help us, and we have plenty of cap space left.
There was no trade value for this guy?
Why was he released?
SHUT IT
Not to take anything away from Foote, he's a good player but he was by far the worst of the Steelers linebackers (not necessarily a bad thing). That includes his backup, Lawrence Timmons, who ended up taking a lot of his playing time away and is now causing him to be cut.
Another question arises, is he necessarily that good, or a product of a great scheme and surrounding talent? These types of players usually get overpaid (see Bart Scott).
ESPN Scouting Report:
Foote is an emotional player who gives it everything he has, but he isn't particularly big, strong, fast or athletic. His ability to read and diagnose plays against the run and pass is an underrated aspect of his repertoire. He isn't massive, but doesn't hesitate to take on bigger blockers or a fullback in the hole. He is a good tackler, but not a thumper. He times his blitzes well and has a strong understanding of Pittsburgh's complex blitz packages, but he doesn't overwhelm pass blockers with his physicality or array of moves. He is also a good, but not great, coverage player, who reads routes well but is hindered by his tools. His change-of-direction ability is marginal and he can look stiff in space. Throughout his career in the NFL, he has consistently become a better and better football player, but may have hit his peak at this point of his career.
If we could land Foote it would be too good to be true. Ill take anything from that Pittsburg D. He played an important role.
You want to talk about a scary LB core!
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