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Roger Duffy, Steelers offensive Lineman, 1998-2001

First, can you let readers know about your post-NFL career- how you got started and what made you decide on this career path?

Next month I’ll be celebrating my 11th year as a Financial Advisor with Ameriprise Financial. In 1998 the NFLPA offered programs during the off season in order for players to start preparing for life after football. I had interest in this type of career so I signed up and spent 2 months experiencing what this line of work entailed. After retiring in 2001 I contacted the branch manager to inquire about job opportunities and the rest is history as they say.

What aspects of the job do you enjoy the most and why and how did life in the NFL help you in this new role?

The most enjoyable part of my job is interacting with my clients and helping them realize their financial dreams. The values of hard work and integrity that were instilled in me during my playing career plays a big role in developing relationships with current and prospective clients.

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Tyrone Carter, Steelers Safety, 2004-2009

First, can you let readers know what you’ve been doing since your time in the NFL and how you got involved in this post-NFL direction?

I’m trying to help young players to be professionals – to maximize their true potential. I started a training school to help develop players’ skill sets for their specific positions. Giving them the X’s and O’s at the high school level. If I had that coming up I’d have been twice as good as I was. I’m trying t change the culture in Minnesota at the high school level for football training, here in my home away from home.

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Russell Stuvaints, Steelers Safety, 2003-2006

First, can you let readers know what you are doing with yourself these days?

I work now for the PCA – Packaging Corporation of America here in Pittsburgh. I have two sons – eight and six – and enjoy spending time with them and coaching them in their sports. They are making me proud – they play baseball, t-ball……

Are you considering getting more involved in coaching?

I love coaching. I get so much joy out of it. My football days are done now but I still love football. I would love to coach football for a high school, college or the NFL.

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Jim Sweeney, Steelers Offensive Lineman, 1996-1999

First, can you let readers know about your post-NFL career and your new coaching job at Albany. What made you decide to become a coach?

It just seems like a natural progression to go from player to coach. Even though it has been a few years since I last played, I was just waiting for the right fit. When my buddy, Greg Gattuso, was announced as head coach, I knew this would be my golden opportunity to become a full time coach. Took all of three seconds for me to commit when Greg called.

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Henry Bailey, Steelers Wide Receiver, 1995-1996

First, can you let readers know about your post-NFL career. Tell us how you get started in your new career and why?

My current post NFL career is in the Market Research field creating, editing, and conducting political surveys. I got started in Market Research because of my desire

to interact with people and my passion for politics. Market Research allows me to effortlessly perform my duties and gather knowledge about a subject i care about.

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Will Wolford, Steelers Offensive Lineman, 1996-1998

First, can you let readers know what you are doing with yourself these days?

I’m a stock broker at Morgan Stanley – that’s my real job. I manage some active and retired coaches’ and players’ money, but that’s not the bulk of my business by any means, I’ve always been interested ins tocks and bonds, Wall Street….sop I made that move in 2009.

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Steve Fedell, Steelers Linebacker, 1981-1982

First, can you let readers know what you’ve been doing since your time in the NFL -how you got started in this venture and how your time in the NFL helped you?

Shortly after my athletic career ended I got involved in the office equipment industry selling printing and copying technology for a local company, Allegheny Business Machines. ABM was purchased by IKON Office Solutions of which Ricoh bought in 2008. I’m currently an executive with Ricoh responsible for the Northeast Region and approximately $1.1b in revenue.

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Ryan McBean, Steelers Defensive Lineman, 2007

First, can you let readers know what the Right At Home business- how you got started and what your role is there?

Right At Home, is locally owned Franchise, of Right At Home Inc, Our office is located in the North Dallas Metroplex which assists seniors and disabled adults, who need further care in their home. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for those we serve.

My grandmother played a influential role in my life, and in her final years I hired a caregiver to assist her with her daily needs. After she passed, I decided I wanted to play a role in my local community in which I grew up and played football, and bring a sense of peace and joy, to those in need like my grandmother.

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Zamir Cobb, Steelers Wide Receiver, 2004

First, can you let readers know about Players Trust – what it is, and what you do for the program as Program Manager?

The Trust is an organization committed to the overall health and well- being of all former players. With customized gameplans (goals and objectives), The Trust meets each former player where he is in his transition. In other words, we understand that the needs and interest of each player is unique and, as such, the approach to second career success is individualized. Through partnerships we provide access to career, medical, nutrition, entrepreneurial and continuing education services — all benefits players earned.

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Barry Foster, Steelers Running Back, 1990-1994

First, can you let readers know what you are doing with yourself these days, and how you got involved?

I’m here in Dallas, Texas – I’m a middle-school physical education teacher. I really like having the opportunity to work with younger athletes – to help influence them to stay fit physically and be competitive in whatever sport they choose.

What coaches and coaching lessons did you find yourself falling back on as a coach?

I had great coaches all throughout my time playing football. High school, college, and the NFL. I just wanted to have them me the best that their ability can give me. I have to remind myself that these aren’t high school or college kids. I have to be realistic in what they can and can’t do and help them to compete at the level they are at. Some never competed at an organized level before, so I’m just asking them to give me they best they can give.

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