When you lose somebody important in your life, even if it is in only one key facet of your life, it tends to be that there is no replacing that person. You can find people who serve similar roles or purposes, either practically or emotionally, but something has fundamentally changed.
That’s what the Pittsburgh Steelers defensive line room is going through in the wake of Stephon Tuitt’s retirement. The 29-year-old made the difficult decision earlier this year to step away from the game and focus on other areas of his life following the tragic death of his younger brother.