Steelers Linebackers: What To Expect

The linebacking corp of the Pittsburgh Steelers is known as the best in the NFL.  Over the years, there have been people like Jack Lambert, Jack Ham, Kevin Green, Greg Lloyd, and the list goes on and on. This years group could be the best ever.  How often is it that a team releases one of their starters and it is considered an upgrade?   James Harrison, OLB.   In 2008, James Harrison became the first undrafted free agent to win the Defensive Player of the Year.  Drafted out of Kent State (the same college that Jack Lambert), Harrison did not have an immediate impact. Harrison was signed as a rookie free agent in 2002.  He spent 2002 and 2003 on the Steelers' practice squad. In 2004, Harrison was signed by the Baltimore Ravens, and allocated to the Rhein Fire of the now defunct NFL Europe.  After returning, he was released by the Ravens. Harrison was ready to walk away from his NFL dream at the age of 26. A freak weight lifting accident by Clark ... (link)