How the NFL Works, S1 E7: BLITZBURGH with Levon Kirkland
Think back to the moments that introduced you to the sport. We can all recall a play or a game that showed us why football is different. For us 90’s kids, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ belligerent “Blitzburgh” defenses were unforgettable. Greg Lloyd and Kevin Greene were wild men who set the tone — and they weren’t alone.
On this episode of “How the NFL Works,” we explore what made this group special with the (massive) inside linebacker on those teams: Levon Kirkland.
At 280, he could both tattoo running backs and run down the seam with tight ends.
As the 2024 Steelers start to resemble a…
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