Foote, Timmons compete for starting spot: LB Larry Foote has been the Steelers' starting inside linebacker the past four seasons, lining up next to James Farrior. During that time, he started all 64 games and led the team with 123 tackles in 2005, despite not playing in their dime defense on passing downs. Looming large behind him on the spring depth chart is Lawrence Timmons, the Steelers' first-round choice in 2007, the 15th overall pick and the first under Mike Tomlin's watch. The result of the competition going on at inside linebacker looks inevitable. "I don't think it's competition," Foote said after another spring practice. "I really think it's just a matter of time until they throw him in there, just because of the politics of the game -- and it looks like he can play." Foote won't give up his four-year hold on the job without a fight. (Updated 06/11/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 7/20/08).
Fantasy Analysis
It's feasible that ultimately Timmons could play another linebacker position. But right now, Timmons and Foote are in competition. For now, Foote has more Fantasy value heading into 2008, but that could change if Timmons starts. (Updated 06/11/2008).
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Foote, Timmons compete for starting spot: LB Larry Foote has been the Steelers' starting inside linebacker the past four seasons, lining up next to James Farrior. During that time, he started all 64 games and led the team with 123 tackles in 2005, despite not playing in their dime defense on passing downs. Looming large behind him on the spring depth chart is Lawrence Timmons, the Steelers' first-round choice in 2007, the 15th overall pick and the first under Mike Tomlin's watch. The result of the competition going on at inside linebacker looks inevitable. "I don't think it's competition," Foote said after another spring practice. "I really think it's just a matter of time until they throw him in there, just because of the politics of the game -- and it looks like he can play." Foote won't give up his four-year hold on the job without a fight. (Updated 06/11/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 7/20/08).
Fantasy Analysis
It's feasible that ultimately Timmons could play another linebacker position. But right now, Timmons and Foote are in competition. For now, Foote has more Fantasy value heading into 2008, but that could change if Timmons starts. (Updated 06/11/2008).
