Cornerback Ike Taylor spent his entire 12-year NFL career with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was a part of two Super Bowl-winning teams and had 14 career interceptions and 134 passes defended. He added another three interceptions and knocked down another 11 passes in the playoffs during his career.
Taylor was a staple of the Steelers’ secondary for over a decade. He made a big interception during Super Bowl XL against the Seattle Seahawks that convinced then-general manager Kevin Colbert that it was the Steelers’ night to win the game.
But Taylor credits the impact of training camp and a specific encounter with former assistant head coach/defensive line coach John Mitchell for his development.