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First off, how/why did you get your start in coaching?

I just wanted the opportunity to impact young people’s lives. The things that happened for me as a player – the coaches that impacted my life like Dick Hoak, Tony Dungy, Dennis Green….they added to my experiences and I wanted to do the same for others.

They taught me that you need to find out who you are as a person. Herm Edwards and Tye Willingham – they showed me that you have to be able to communicate well – to give others the space to communicate and share with you.

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First of all, what have you been up to since playing for the Steelers?

I have seven kids and grandchildren – so that fills my time these days! I had knee replacement in 2021 – so I’ve struggled with that as a lot of us who played sports do.

In college I struggled with my knees – I left college on a high note and didn’t want to say anything was wrong with my knee. I performed poorly in the combine because of that. I should have taken care of it, but that mentality then of saying “I’m alright. I’m ok – I can play.” took over.  I should have done that differently – it hurt my stock in the draft. I should have told someone.

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First off what are you up to now? Still looking to coach?

Well, my last coaching venture at Colorado I fell and messed up my shoulder. I had to have four anchors placed in my shoulder and my bicep reattached. So during that time off I also had my knee replace.

So I recovered from all that and now I’m just seeing what’s out there. I’m semi-retired but if something comes up I’d enjoy, I’d welcome the chance to develop players again.

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First off, what did you get involved with after football?

Well, I got workers compensation after my NFL career. I’m bi-polar and had to overcome that to have my NFL career.

After the NFL I went back to school and got my MBA from San Diego State and got degrees from the University of Phoenix and my doctorate from USC in 2004. I stayed busy as possible.

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First off, what are you up to now, including your work with L.I.MITLESS Foundation?

I’m medically retired since the 2024 season. I had post-concussion symptoms and neck pain from playing. It wasn’t in the best interest for me to keep playing. I had a growing family and wanted to transition to a new life.

I started L.I.MITLESS in 2023. It started with simple events and has grown now with free clinics for kids now including the Whetstone Clinic. I started the clinic with my childhood best friend Denzel Williams. We wanted to give back to the kids with the resources and relationships we didn’t have access too as kids. I was fortunate to meet some incredible people in college and to have some great experience and I wanted to share those with the kids.

Outside of that I’ve bene rehabbing from the concussion stuff and navigating what’s next. I love dirt – I love ecology – so I’m exploring anything involving growing things too.

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First off -what are you up to now?

I’m still playing – I’m, playing in the Indoor Football League for the Cincinnati Slingers. I’m playing the linebacker position for them.

How has that adjustment to indoor football been?

It’s been a big adjustment  – there are lots of restrictions. Less people, smaller field and you wear regular shows. It’s a high-paced, high-scoring game. A good defense in this league holds teams to 20 points- not like in the NFL or college where it’d be 10 or less.

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How has offseason gone so far – why Seattle before Pittsburgh?

I signed with Seattle after the draft and was there until June. That was a good experience, but then they needed help with other positions so they let me go. After that I worked out for the Steelers and they signed me.

Why sign with Pittsburgh?

Being a local guy helped. They called my agent the day after I was released and had me come in for a workout.  I guess I did well – they signed me the next day.

Who was there for the workout?

It was just me and most of the staff.

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First off can you share what you’ve been up to since your playing career?

Once I was done playing I went and played for a year in Canada – then I went into marketing and did a bit of marketing for athletes like Melvin Gordon.

I did that for a short while then went into real estate and did that full-time. I did that for a while then went to work as a sales rep for a tea company – that’s what I’m doing now.

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First off, what’s the offseason and OTAs been like for you?

It’s been good – it was different than being in Cincinnati. Mike {McCarthy} ran a tougher program – practices have been harder and longer than what we ran in Cincinnati. It was good though – with a new offense and me getting the chance to get to know those guys, it was great to be there and work on my craft and to get ready for camp.

Why did you decide to sign with Pittsburgh versus other teams?

I thought it was a good fit. I looked at the roster – they made a lot of moves in the receivers room and I thought I might have some opportunities there. It was also closer to home – and I love AFC North football.

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