Troy Fautanu idolized Troy Polamalu. Now he’s following in Polamalu’s footsteps in Pittsburgh
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Troy Fautanu idolized Troy Polamalu. Now he’s following in Polamalu’s footsteps in Pittsburgh

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Troy Fautanu grew up idolizing Troy Polamalu. Tomlin sees Fautanu as a bookend tackle opposite Broderick Jones, the Steelers’ first-round pick a year ago. “That just speaks to our level of excitement.” Fautanu started 15 games at left tackle last season as the Washington Huskies reached the College Football Playoff final against Michigan. “It’s a calling card.” Fautanu’s arrival also means Jones could potentially stay at right tackle next season. “Honestly, because I knew Troy Polamalu wasn’t going to be there every day,” Fautanu said.

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Broderick Jones was supposed to be the Steelers’ future at tackle. What’s gone wrong?
3 months ago

Broderick Jones was supposed to be the Steelers’ future at tackle. What’s gone wrong?

New York Times  

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Steelers, minus Fautanu, expect bounce-back week before preseason game against Buffalo

Associated Press  

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Steelers left tackle Dan Moore Jr. won’t give his job up without a fight
1 year, 6 months ago

Steelers left tackle Dan Moore Jr. won’t give his job up without a fight

New York Times  

PITTSBURGH — When the Steelers traded up in the first round for just the fourth time in franchise history to select Georgia offensive tackle Broderick Jones this spring, plenty of people had reason to celebrate. Incumbent left tackle Dan Moore Jr., who could suddenly see his playing time challenged. Moore confirmed that he’s played predominantly with the starters at left …

Troy being Troy: Polamalu carves singular path to Hall
3 years, 4 months ago

Troy being Troy: Polamalu carves singular path to Hall

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers, like most NFL teams, enter the draft with a group of players they’d like to find a way to land with their first pick. “Kevin just felt like he was going to be a really special player,” said Art Rooney II, Pittsburgh’s vice-president at the time. Polamalu — who is to be inducted in a …

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