... from other organizations is that they consistently have a true player hierarchy.   Rookies and young guys rarely step in to the starting lineup right away.  It’s a very old-school mentality, and it often gets overlooked.

 

Hines Ward, the franchise leader in almost every receiving category, played pretty much exclusively on special teams his first year.  James Harrison, the future NFL Defensive Player of the Year, was a back-up who didn’t see the field much until Joey Porter was released.  Current regulars like Ike Taylor, Willie Parker, and Brett Keisel plied their trade on special teams before breaking into the starting lineup.  Even Troy Polamalu, arguably the best safety in the game, wasn’t a starter until his second season.

 

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