PITTSBURGH (AP) – Steelers coach Mike Tomlin is finding it difficult to be patient with Lawrence Timmons.
Tomlin calls the inside linebacker “ridiculously talented,” yet the former first-round draft pick has yet to have a breakout season. Timmons had seven sacks a season ago, but that ranked only third on the team.
Timmons’ teammates on defense are convinced the former Florida State star has more speed, power and drive to the football than any player on the team except for safety Troy Polamalu. Still, any discussion about Timmons often begins with what he hasn’t done – not making the Pro Bowl – than what he has accomplished during three NFL seasons.
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