Pouncey, Rainey on same team again

[zulater]

Steelers center Maurkice Pouncey first paved a path for running back Chris Rainey in their junior year at Lakeland High School in Florida. He continued to do so their senior year and for the majority of three seasons at the University of Florida.
Now, thanks to the Steelers selecting Rainey in fifth round of the recent draft, Pouncey likely will have the opportunity to keep blocking for the 5-foot-9 speedster.
"I love it," Pouncey said during the Steelers minicamp this week. "I've been doing that for him ever since he was little."



While he could dream of serving as a change-of-pace option, Rainey instead talks extensively of special-teams success.
"It always starts with special teams," he said.
"That's the No. 1 thing in my book.
"Special teams always comes first because that's a big part of a football game."
Rainey is no stranger to success on special teams. He racked up a conference-record six blocked punts as well as two punt returns for touchdowns at Florida.
"As soon as I make a difference, they'll know I contributed to the team," Rainey said.
"I'll do anything for the team. Maybe then, I'll deserve to play on the offense.
"I'm just making plays, doing my job, and, hopefully, I get a chance to run."


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[Pristas]

I think this just needs to be pointed out... LOOK at Pouncey! Yeah, I did a double take too, he's got zero gut! He looks to be in incredible shape. I had to double check his number to make sure what I was seeing.

[The Duke]

"It always starts with special teams," he said.

I'm glad he has the right attitude. By years end I could see him contributing on offense when injuries and the weather start catching up

I think this just needs to be pointed out... LOOK at Pouncey! Yeah, I did a double take too, he's got zero gut! He looks to be in incredible shape. I had to double check his number to make sure what I was seeing.

you're right, and that's before TC....

[zulater]

I think this just needs to be pointed out... LOOK at Pouncey! Yeah, I did a double take too, he's got zero gut! He looks to be in incredible shape. I had to double check his number to make sure what I was seeing.

Geez, how's he stand up to nose guards with so little bulk?

[Psycho Ward 86]

if you ever look at Chris Rainey highlights, so many of his big plays are a direct result of Pouncey pulling for him as the lead blocker

[ALLD]

No doubt he will get to return punts at least in pre-season He could turn out to be what Stefan Logan was supposed to be.

[GBMelBlount]

Geez, how's he stand up to nose guards with so little bulk?

It is not often you see an offensive lineman that fit / slender.

[Psycho Ward 86]

wtf! i just assumed that was rainey at first lol

[zulater]

Pouncey looks like a outside linebacker. Does he even weigh 270?

[SteelerEmpire]

Can't wait to see what Haley does with this offense.