In recent seasons, the Steelers coaching staff has seen several branches of it’s coaching tree filled by former players who donned the black and gold, from pass rushing menace Joey Porter to the blue collar Jerry Olsavsky, who this offseason were promoted to coach the outside and inside linebackers, respectively. If the first mini camp is any indication, there could be another name added to that list, perhaps sooner than later.
Recently-retired cornerback Ike Taylor has been a common sight lately, gaining a first-hand look in OTA’s and mini camp at the hard work that goes into being a coach at the NFL level.