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James Harrison's snarling tenacity made the Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker one of the NFL's most intimidating players for nearly a decade.
Two years, two close calls, and two long offseasons pondering "what if" for the Baltimore Ravens.
The Pittsburgh Steelers continued their offseason roster purge Friday, announcing veteran linebacker James Farrior and defensive end Aaron Smith will be released before the next league year begins March 13.
The NFL had no trouble getting back to football.
It didn't take long for the lockout's impact to hit home. Where it struck most prominently on the NFL's opening weekend was a bit stunning.
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker LaMarr Woodley had reporters crowded around him in the middle of the sidewalk on the way into the dining hall at St. Vincent College on Wednesday morning.
NFL owners have been heard on the labor front. So have the players.
OK, so Troy Polamalu isn't perfect.
OK, so Troy Polamalu isn't perfect.
The NFL is on pace for its biggest season offensively in league history. The Pittsburgh Steelers must be wondering when they're going to start getting caught up in all of it.
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison has been fined four times this season for dangerous hits. Now, he thinks an opposing player should be disciplined for supposedly going after him.
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison has been fined four times this season for dangerous hits. Now, he thinks an opposing player should be disciplined for supposedly going after him.
The Pittsburgh Steelers checked their tempers for weeks, only to angrily voice their frustration in unison as player after player accused the NFL of targeting them.
There's an unwritten rule in the Pittsburgh Steelers' locker room this week: No peeking.
After spending six seasons following leaders such as Jerome Bettis, James Farrior and Hines Ward, the Pittsburgh Steelers' quarterback believes it's time to become one himself.
"It helps your timing," Farrior said. "It gives you a better feel for what you need to be doing in the game."
"It was like we were a step slow all day," Farrior said. "From the first play of the game, they had their foot on the gas pedal and we couldn't stop it."
