Former Pittsburgh Steelers’ running back Merril Hoge certainly made headlines Friday during his appearance on 93.7 The Fan, carrying water for Robert Spillane, trashing Devin Bush left and right, and praising rookie linebacker Mark Robinson.
Lost in all of that though was Hoge’s praise of rookie defensive lineman DeMarvin Leal, who will be in line for a much bigger role than expected in 2022 for the Pittsburgh Steelers due to the retirement of Stephon Tuitt.
With Tuitt gone for good, the onus will fall on the likes of Chris Wormley, Isaiahh Loudermilk, Henry Mondeaux and Leal to pick up the slack left in his wake once again.