Avery Williamson is an ex-New York Jet wearing #51. That may remind you of James Farrior don’t expect the second coming of Potise to walk through the doors. Mike Tomlin outlined how he envisions Williamson’s role with the Steelers.
“From a long-term standpoint, we have a vision of him being a third inside linebacker,” Tomlin said at his Tuesday press conference. “A guy that’s position flexible. A guy that’s capable of supporting Robert or Vince if anything should happen to either.”
Based off that statement, Williamson is a quality depth piece. Not someone expected to have a large role on the defense, in base or in sub-packages, even after he gets in the building and picks up the offense.