It is never easy to lose a player to early retirement, especially one who could have still been a force right in the middle of a defense. But that’s the situation the Steelers find themselves one week removed from defensive end Stephon Tuitt announcing his retirement. And despite the massive hole that will now need to be filled in permanently, former secondary coach and new Steelers defensive coordinator Teryl Austin isn’t too terribly stressed over the situation.
“He was (an) outstanding player, big, strong physical guy inside,” said Austin on 93.7 The Fan’s PM Show about Tuitt and life after the former Notre Dame product.