stillers4me
06-15-2012, 05:37 AM
A hand-written sign on top of nose tackle Casey Hampton's locker reads "Coach Hamp," a light-hearted poke at Hampton's new-found status as the oldest member of the Steelers defense.
Hampton, a five-time Pro Bowler, will be 35 when the regular season begins Sept. 9 in Denver, and his goal is to be ready to play that game after recovering from surgery to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his knee.
For now, he is playing the role of coach at Steelers minicamp, at least to the newest member of the defensive line and the player who ultimately could be his replacement -- rookie Alameda Ta'amu.
"It's easier than when I came to rookie camp," Ta'amu said. "I have Hamp and [Steve]) McLendon ..............
Read more: http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/sports/steelers/hampton-mentors-likely-replacement-640230/#ixzz1xrCQDql3
Hampton, a five-time Pro Bowler, will be 35 when the regular season begins Sept. 9 in Denver, and his goal is to be ready to play that game after recovering from surgery to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his knee.
For now, he is playing the role of coach at Steelers minicamp, at least to the newest member of the defensive line and the player who ultimately could be his replacement -- rookie Alameda Ta'amu.
"It's easier than when I came to rookie camp," Ta'amu said. "I have Hamp and [Steve]) McLendon ..............
Read more: http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/sports/steelers/hampton-mentors-likely-replacement-640230/#ixzz1xrCQDql3