Larry Foote-12/30/12 could be my last game

Mason Storm

http://www.steelersdepot.com/2012/12/larry-foote-knows-he-might-be-playing-his-last-game-with-the-steelers-next-sunday/

I think he is gone they need to get younger, and they drafted Spence last year and may use another High pick there in April.
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at23steelers · Joined: 05 Mar 2011 Posts: 3721 Location: United States

I hope we can keep him for one more year, see what Spence can do. Then decide our future for ILB next year.

Dook · Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 2016

I think they almost have to give Foote a one year deal regardless of who we draft or even if Spence is completely healed.

kysteeler · Joined: 03 Apr 2007 Posts: 813 Location: Kentucky

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lionslicer · Joined: 06 Nov 2010 Posts: 1759

If you told me at the beginning of the year it would be a good idea to sign Foote for at least 1 more season, I would probably throw a christmas tree at your face...

But he has actually improved with age, last season he couldn't tackle for crap, and the only reason he was out there was because Farrior had declined that much. At this point, it would be smart to keep him on the team, even if he doesn't start next season, I don't trust the depth at middle linebacker at all.
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3rivers · Joined: 01 Jan 2011 Posts: 1692

if he wants to retire, that is good for him. If he wants to stay, they should keep him since he was the most consistent defender out there, had a good year.

If they don't sign him and he wants to come back, it won't make sense to me. Not much will this offseason I am afraid Rolling Eyes

steelcurtain29 · Joined: 04 Oct 2007 Posts: 32651 Location: Monongahela, PA

Cutting him lose would be a bad idea. This team obviously lacks leadership; and Foote is one of those guys that has it. With Spence and whomever we draft, Foote needs to be here to help some young guns. Cutting him will backfire.
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Gatoradus · Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2012 12:22 am Post subject:

Larry Foote is the least expendable player on defensive side, but at same time he's very upgradable.

To fix pass-rushing issues, first find a true replacement for Foote. I always have thought Dion Jordan could play ILB, but for a true ILB my early favorite is Chase Thomas.

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Gatoradus · Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2012 12:34 am Post subject:

Correction: he's been playing as an outside linebacker despite what his "position" says. If you watch his tape, he played a lot as an outside linebacker.

If it were up to me, i'd just do this experiment and see how Lamaar Woodley can perform at ILB. Has the body, talent, and seem to suits the position better for his techniques and talent.

1BackInBlackFan · Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2012 12:37 am Post subject:

Foote was an unsung player this season for the Steelers. He played better than what I thought he would. I think he would resign if the Steelers want that. I don't see a problem with him coming back as insurance.
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Gatoradus · Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2012 12:42 am Post subject:

That's because early on Timmons and Foote both were getting exposed, but it never seem like Foote were exposed. We knew he can't cover so we never had asked him to, Timmons eventually pick up his game because he's better in a Joker role, Woodley is getting all the heat because of Foote.

I'm grateful for Foote's service, very. To fix pass-rushing problem, first you fix the inside linebacker position so our pass-rushers wouldn't have to play in coverage so much.