Pittsburgh Steelers free safety, like many in the lineup that have come before him—most immediately the thundering Ryan Clark—loves to hit people. He loves to administer big hits. It’s a part of the game for him, a part of his job description as an enforcer. But it’s not personal, it’s business, and he isn’t looking to hurt people.
That is what he told Joe Rutter writing for the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. “I try to play the game the right way”, he said. “Old-school NFL professional football”, as he put it.