Steve McLendon speaks in a hushed, reserved tone, which might give off the initial impression he doesn’t have much to say. It isn’t so. The Steelers’ nose tackle is as introspective as anyone I’ve encountered on the roster. He’s imaginative in his preparation, once having turned to ballet as part of his workouts. He’s intense. And he’s supremely determined to be the man who succeeds — in every sense of the term — Casey Hampton.
Give him a chance. I think you’ll like what he had to say in this three-minute chat the other day on the South Side. And pay no mind to that ruffling sound. He was taping his fingers the entire time.
I’m traveling to Philadelphia today for tonight’s 7:30 kickoff with the Eagles. I’ll have full coverage, including a column, from there.
August 21, 2014
Interview: Steve McLendon, Steelers
by Dejan Kovacevic • Videos • Steelers
DEJAN KOVACEVIC, DK ON PITTSBURGH SPORTS
Be patient with Big Mac.
Steve McLendon speaks in a hushed, reserved tone, which might give off the initial impression he doesn’t have much to say. It isn’t so. The Steelers’ nose tackle is as introspective as anyone I’ve encountered on the roster. He’s imaginative in his preparation, once having turned to ballet as part of his workouts. He’s intense. And he’s supremely determined to be the man who succeeds — in every sense of the term — Casey Hampton.
Give him a chance. I think you’ll like what he had to say in this three-minute chat the other day on the South Side. And pay no mind to that ruffling sound. He was taping his fingers the entire time.
I’m traveling to Philadelphia today for tonight’s 7:30 kickoff with the Eagles. I’ll have full coverage, including a column, from there.