That was probably one of my best years statistically, knowing and understanding defense, being a better route runner and knowing and understanding the game. I remember having a conversation with him my rookie year on a hot day in Latrobe and I said I think I am starting to get the hang of this thing. He said to me, 'Young fella, I have been playing for 13 years and I still haven't gotten the hang of it.
Him, Alan Faneca, Jerome Bettis, the list goes on. What was the locker room like when you played? Was that a tight group? You aren't just going to work. It's a family atmosphere there. There were no egos. Everybody's goal was to play hard for the man beside you. We were trying to win a World Championship. We shared a lot of time outside of football. I think that is why our locker room was the way it was.
It's not all about football playing here. It's family first, and then football. Who were some of the characters on the team? You couldn't hold a serious conversation with him. He was so much fun to be around. You know you would be laughing all day. Lee Flowers. It didn't stop. The characters we had in that locker room, it was a joy being around those guys. What did you love about playing for the Steelers? You can just feel it. You can smell it. You can't get to the locker room fast enough to put your helmet on and run out onto the field and see the fans waving the Terrible Towels.
It's a special feeling. I get goose bumps just thinking about it, how special it was. It was an experience. There are 32 teams in this league and I can't imagine a greater feeling running out of the tunnel than here. Being here was special. What makes it special? It's like a little fish bowl. Everybody knows who you are. It's a hard working town. It rubs off on us, the players. You want to go out and give them everything you've got. So what are they going to do on the offensive side. Are they going to go to the season with the receivers they've got now and would that be enough.
Reese likes to point to the New England patriots, pre- Randy Moss , and say it could be done. But eventually New England too had to get a big time receiver in Mr.
Was the debacle at Philly in their loss there a sign that a receiver is required to get to the next level? Or was it the defense which suffered from fatigue late in the season and thus the problem has been fixed and we are ready to use the upcoming draft to get better at the receiver position.
Will Braylon Edwards be a Giant soon and what will they have to give up to get him. Personally, I don't think that deal is happening because the Browns may be less Donte Stallworth, who struck and killed a pedestrian a couple of days ago and may have been drinking while doing so.
A toxicology report is imminent in that incident. Moreover, the Browns have acquired David Patten, a veteran receiver, which shows a need and not and excess at this position. So get used to life without the big man and let's hope Reese has a plan to replace him because every team needs a big man at receiver eventually, even the Patriots. Enjoy our content? In the end, Burress ended up pleading guilty to a weapons charge and was sentenced to two years in prison.
The receiver, who caught the game-winning touchdown pass for the Giants in their win over the Patriots in Super Bowl XLII, ended up spending a total of 20 months in jail. After his jail stint, Burress played two more seasons int he NFL , although he was only effective for one of them.
The former first-round pick, who was taken eighth overall by the Steelers in the NFL Draft , ended his career in Pittsburgh following the season. Burress shared his gunshot story as a reminder to every player in the NFL Draft class that they're "not as special" as they think they are.
To read the entire letter, be sure to check it out on the Player's Tribune. By John Breech. May 11, at pm ET 3 min read. Packers vs. Patriots vs. TNF: Dolphins vs. Burress explains how he shot himself John Breech 3 min read. Midseason awards: Who is MVP favorite?
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