Former Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Aaron Smith is one of the most underrated players in Steelers’ history. Smith won two Super Bowls with the team and was a huge force in helping the Steelers have a dominant defense in the 2000s. However, Smith may not have become the player he was if it wasn’t for how recently retired Steelers coach John Mitchell pushed him.
In a recent interview on Steelers.com, Smith recalled to Dale Lolley how Mitchell went into him throughout his rookie season.
“I come in in ’99. I go to camp and everything, the rookie camp, OTAs and camp.