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Charles Lockett, Steelers Wide Receiver, 1987-1988

First, can you let readers know what you’ve been doing with yourself since your time in the NFL?

Well, I got into coaching about eleven years ago at the high school level. I always wanted to be have a career in the police force but wanted to coach as well. At the high school level I was able to develop younger players – transition them to college and help not only educationally, but as athletes. The high school level is a great age – a great foundation to build on their fundamentals.

My son also played football, so from that standpoint that was good. I love the game so it was natural for me.

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Exclusive: Dale Lolley on the Steelers Offseason, Ben, & More

Steel Nation Association and I had the opportunity to sit down with Dale Lolley, Steelers beat reporter for the Observer Reporter. Dale had great insight on the team’s off season plans – including free agency moves, the front office’s thoughts on team needs, Ben’s issues and the #2 WR spot, pass rush and corner concerns, and more.

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Shawn Vincent, Steelers Cornerback, 1991

First, can you let readers know what you’ve been doing with yourself since your time in the NFL?

I’ve been working at a tire place here in Wheeling, West Virginia. I’m the warehouse manager and work with the lift kits on trucks. Been doing that for twenty years now.

Was it hard adjusting to life after the NFL?

It was pretty tough, yeah. I still love and miss football. But after we had our first daughter my focus was on her first. I lost my edge. She became my number one priority. It was tough in the beginning but I have no regrets.

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Alex Kozora of Steelers Depot on the draft and Steelers Off-Season

We caught up with Alex Kozora of //www.steelersdepot.com/ to talk about the off-season plans for the black and gold, free agency, draft needs and potential coaching changes. It’s a great two-part interview with a ton of insight. If you love the off-season part of the game then you’ll love this podcast.

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It’s too easy to blame “Scheme”

I’ve been called an apologist. I stated that what I saw last night was not a loss you can easily/conveniently pin on the coaches and schemes. And I’ve had my issues at times with the coaching decisions over the season.

But you can’t blame the coaches for three botched/dropped touchdowns. That’s not on them.

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PODCAST: Interview with Steelers S Anthony Smith

With Steel Nation radio, we had the opportunity to sit down this morning with former Steelers safety Anthony Smith to discuss how the Steelers can beat the Patriots, his comments from years ago about the Patriots, working out with James Harrison and winning Super Bowls. He provides a great perspective and it’s a great listen. Check it out now before the Steelers play the Patriots tonight!

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PODCAST: Interview With Former Steelers OL Coach Larry Zierlein

We had a chance to catch up with former Steelers OL coach Larry Zierlein on Steel Nation Radio Presented By Steelers Takeaways. Coach Zierlein is currently with the Cardinals staff but shares some great info on tonight’s Chiefs game, Coach Tomlin,, Ramon Foster, drafting OL, and really gives us some insight into the O-Line. It’s a great interview and I hope you take a listen!

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PODCAST WITH DA’MON CROMARTIE-SMITH

Da’Mon Cromartie-Smith joined Steel Nation Association and I today on Steel Nation Radio Presented By Steelers Takeaways to talk about the Chiefs game tomorrow night, what it’s like to be a Practice Squad player as well as playing special teams and making big plays on that unit. Cromartie-Smith played for the Steelers from 2010-2013 and he shares some great experiences he had in the Burgh’ with us. Take a listen to this two part series and get those towels waving!

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Podcast: Steelers OL Trai Essex discusses playoffs

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Anthony Smith, Steelers Safety, 2006-2008

First, can you let readers know what you’ve been doing with yourself since your time in the NFL and about your new music career?

I have to say I have a lot going on! On my music, I’m working with Nikodmus – we formed a rap group called FaceCard Bosses. We’re working with Master T – he’s a veteran n that game. We met through family members and starting creating together and the vibe was good.

I’m also working on after school programs with two other former players – Julius Williams and Brandon Lane. Me and Julius played at Jacksonville together and we always talked about wanting to give back. We got together with Brandon and we all got along like family.

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