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 …
Former Rams star wide receiver Isaac Bruce poses with his bust during the Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremony for the Class of 2020 on Saturday night in Canton, Ohio. With hundreds of Terrible Towels waving, Shell recognized Steeler Nation and then said of being an undrafted free agent from South Carolina State, “When facts get in the way …
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 …
