stillers4me
05-25-2016, 01:17 PM
Last year was a learning experience for Sammie Coates (http://www.steelers.com/team/roster/sammie-coates/f48730eb-5ec1-40fe-ba07-4b9f10a14963/), a chance for the rookie receiver to understand what the NFL was all about, from being in tiptop condition to dealing with limited playing time because of the talent ahead of him.
But the best thing he learned, was to grow from everything he experienced. To take the good and the bad, and use it to take his game to the next level.
“The biggest thing I learned is to be in great shape,” said Coates. “You always think you are in great shape. When I got here and saw the speed changed, I got in better shape when the season went on. You have to be in shape before the season starts.”
Coates spent the offseason in Pittsburgh, and was a regular at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex to ensure that he is in the best shape of his life heading into his second season.
“I feel great now,” said Coates during the team's OTAs. “I took care of my body this offseason.............
read more @ http://www.steelers.com/news/article-1/Coates-shaping-up-for-second-season/6ccea921-aa4a-404c-a4b2-939d5f598247
But the best thing he learned, was to grow from everything he experienced. To take the good and the bad, and use it to take his game to the next level.
“The biggest thing I learned is to be in great shape,” said Coates. “You always think you are in great shape. When I got here and saw the speed changed, I got in better shape when the season went on. You have to be in shape before the season starts.”
Coates spent the offseason in Pittsburgh, and was a regular at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex to ensure that he is in the best shape of his life heading into his second season.
“I feel great now,” said Coates during the team's OTAs. “I took care of my body this offseason.............
read more @ http://www.steelers.com/news/article-1/Coates-shaping-up-for-second-season/6ccea921-aa4a-404c-a4b2-939d5f598247