The Pittsburgh Steelers have always valued their big-bodied running backs. From Franco Harris and Jerome Bettis to Le’Veon Bell and Najee Harris, there is a rich history of oversized runners. Oklahoma State RB Ollie Gordon II measured in at 6011, 233 pounds, and likes the idea of continuing that tradition in Pittsburgh.
“I feel like it’d be huge just because playing for the coach it is,” Gordon told me at the Senior Bowl media lunch. “Coach Mike Tomlin, he’s a great guy, great person, and I wouldn’t mind playing for him.”
Tomlin is by far the most visible head coach in Mobile, often seen interacting with players and standing right in the middle of drills during practice.