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Calvin Austin III Describes Zach Azzanni: ‘Mediocrity And Him Don’t Really Mesh’

The Pittsburgh Steelers hired wide receivers coach Zach Azzanni this offseason as part of their offensive revamp, and Azzanni is already winning over the room. Rookie receiver Roman Wilson said earlier this offseason that Azzanni has a “no bullshit” coaching style, and after OTAs on Thursday, third-year wideout Calvin Austin III talked about Azzanni, and said that he doesn’t allow mediocrity in the room.

“He don’t play that. He’s that coach that you know, mediocrity and him don’t really mesh,” Austin said via Steelers.com. “So if you’re going to try to just come in and cruise on through, nah, you can’t, that ain’t gonna happen.