Darryl Drake’s sudden death impacted the lead up to this preseason game. The Pittsburgh Steelers organization handled his loss very well, dedicating this season to his memory by carrying his initials on their helmets. No words can comfort coach Drake’s family and personal friends. They must endure losing him. We should embrace his memory and celebrate his life. The team seems to have done just that. During pregame warm-ups, several Steelers wore shirts with one of coach Drake’s slogans, “Shut Out the Noise.”

The Steelers Forecast

The Steelers Depot gives us specific things we should look for during games.