Steelers Depot · May 12, 2019
Tomlin: Speed ‘An Element’ Behind LB Draft Picks, But ‘Not The Determining Factor’
At virtually every position on the football field, speed has become increasingly important over time. perhaps no position has seen the value of pure speed rise in recent years more than at linebacker, particularly inside linebacker, with the rise in prominence of running backs and tight ends who function as primary passing targets. Today’s inside linebackers have to keep up with these new-age players who can be glorified wide receivers.
