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Power of James Harrison goes beyond Steelers' weight room

PITTSBURGH -- When Mike Tomlin starts a story with how he grabbed a cup of coffee at 7:30 a.m. and ventured to the Pittsburgh Steelers' weight room, you know what's next before he reveals it.

He finds James Harrison, lifting weights.

"Less than 24 hours after becoming our all-time sacks leader," Tomlin said proudly.

This is a coach's dream anecdote because of the example it sets for young players. But at the Steelers' headquarters, the 38-year-old Harrison is finding other ways to make a heavy impact.

Steelers players and coaches say Harrison -- in what could be his final NFL season -- has been pushing buttons behind the scenes to invigorate a team lingering slightly below expectations.