It’s easy to wonder sometimes whether or not Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebackers coach—and former Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker—Joey Porter is appropriately and sufficiently separated from his playing days. He has a robust and boisterous relationship with some of his defensive players, which entails elaborate pre-game rituals, and even in-game celebrations, at least one of which from recollection has drawn a penalty.
But, truth be told, that is just part of what makes Porter who he is, and no doubt one of the qualities in the former pass-rusher that the team valued in him when they chose to give him this job.