While many NFL players migrate to Los Angeles or Miami or Phoenix for the offseason, Sammie Coates has been in Pittsburgh all winter, frequenting the Pittsburgh Steelers' facility on weekdays, showing his bosses dedication.
Coates knows this is good for him, but selfishly he's also feeding his insistence to save money by any means necessary.
“I’m just really cheap,” Coates said. “That’s the way I am. If I don’t have to spend it, I’m not going to do it. I’ve got free workouts here, trainers right there, a good strength coach, you get to eat [free], it’s a seven-minute commute.”
At least Coates is planning for the long term, which is exactly what the Steelers need from their third-round pick suddenly thrust into an elevated role.
Coates doesn’t want any more surprises, especially without the backdrop of Martavis Bryant monopolizing deep-ball reps. The Steelers haven’t flinched publicly in the weeks after Bryant’s one-year suspension, pointing to Coates as a capable suitor to offset Bryant’s lost production. Coach Mike Tomlin said he has been pleased by Coates' desire to adjust to NFL life.
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Looks like this is someone who gets it. If Martavis ever completes all the requirements for league reinstatement and the Steelers seriously consider bringing him back one of the conditions should be that he make his offseason home in Pittsburgh. For several reasons, it would get him away from old neighborhood friends who apparently bring him down, it would also get him around teammates who would likely be there to lean on when things get tough.
Anyway getting back to Coates, I'm really glad to see this guy seems to be so well grounded. I think his talent is obvious. Just a matter of him learning the nuance of playing NFL football and finding a rhythm with Ben.
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