Ziggy Hood's erratic footwork and hand placement have caused him enough problems that defensive line coach John Mitchell has made it a point of emphasis. Linebacker coach Keith Butler acknowledged that last month. “Ziggy Hood has some technical stuff that John has to work with him on,†Butler said. “And John knows about that, so we're going to try to get those things clarified and work that out … †Hood has spent the offseason, including the first two weeks of organized team activities, working on being consistent with his footwork and hand placement. “If your hand placement and your footwork isn't good, you aren't going to be in the correct position to make a play,†Hood said. “Small things like that will always get you in the right place. It may not get you there all the time, but you will be there more often than not.†There were times when Hood's bad footwork put him out of position, which made him easier to block. Other times, improper hand placement made it impossible for him to shed a block and make a tackle even though he was in position to make a play. “I have to keep doing what I am doing with the technique and continue to work,†Hood said. “I can always tweak my technique and keep getting better. The most important thing I do is to make sure I do my job so the outside guys can make the play.†Source: Steelers Tribune Review
meh... dude was jumping over 18 wheelers last off-season and was still garbage. I'm not holding my breath.
