LBs from '07 draft being counted on in a rush

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WEDNESDAY MORNING ONE-LINERS
Published 5/7/2008 by Michael David Smith at ProFootballTalk.com
Steelers coach Mike Tomlin says he needs his young linebackers to rush the passer. The Cowboys say they’ve seen no letup in demand for tickets at their new stadium. Says CB Fernando Bryant of his decision to sign with the Patriots, “ I like the way they handle veterans here and welcome them in.” Says Patriots rookie QB Kevin O’Connell of offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, “I thought of all the coaches that I met through this process and worked out for, he had, by far, the best kind of mentality when it comes to teaching.” Browns WR Braylon ...

We Are Waiting...
Published 5/8/2008 by domski43 (noreply@blogger.com) at One For The Other Thumb
... James Farrior is the current captain of the Steelers defense, but he certainly isn't getting any younger. I have complete confidence in his football I.Q, but I have to start questioning his physical abilities as he gets along in years. Larry Foote has been a tackling machine, but his weakness lies in is his ability to rush the passer (only 3 sacks last year). And it seems like I'm not the only one who has noticed. In fact, word around mini-camp is that Timmons (aka "The Groin") has the greatest chance of cracking the starting lineup, replacing ...