Good news for the Steelers' defense: 2007 team MVP James Farrior isn't going anywhere. Farrior, who had one year left on his contract, had a five-year, $18.25 million contract dropped in his lap in August. As the defensive captain he'll also be wearing the new on-field helmet radio this season. With Farrior masterminding Larry Foote, LaMarr Woodley and James Harrison, all I have to say is, "Joey who?" I hope Mr. Porter is content down there in Miami, because we're doing great without him.
Chris Kemoeatu takes over for Alan Faneca, a huge hole that needed filling -- and Kemoeatu, at 6'3" and between344 and 350 lbs., is more than enough Tongan to fill it. Joining him on the O-line is Justin Hartwig at center, replacing Sean Mahan and bulking up that position as well. Hartwig, at 6'4" and 312 lbs., can stand up to nose tackles and provide a much surer keystone in Ben Roethlisberger's line of defense than Mahan did. These are developments in the right direction.
Five days until game-day.
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