In Polamalu, an All-Pro mentor

[stillers4me]

Troy Polamalu, nursing a tender calf since the season opener, has spent the past two weeks auditioning as a coach. He’s remained engaged, schooling backups Ryan Mundy and Will Allen.

The veteran All-Pro safety would rather strap on his helmet and make the momentum-shifting blows that seemingly always energize the Steelers’ defense. Instead, he’s been helping direct a secondary that sometimes has been up and down.

“If I’m not playing, I’ll convey to the guys what I see and how we’re being attacked,” Polamalu said. “I think it’s different when you hear it from coaches than when you hear it from players.


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[steelreserve]

That's great, but I wish he had someone to mentor who could eventually take his place. Nothing against Mundy; for a sixth-round pick he's done way more than I ever expected, but he's not going to be our All-Pro safety of the future.

[Count Steeler]

Let's hope Robert Golden develops way quicker than anticipated. We need him.

[Devilsdancefloor]

Let's hope Robert Golden develops way quicker than anticipated. We need him.

this for sure!

[Nadroj 20]

Let's hope Robert Golden develops way quicker than anticipated. We need him.

I was excited to see him make the team. Hopefully he steps up like you said.