Pittsburgh Steelers DT Brett Keisel hopes young players maintain higher standards – NFL News
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Brett Keisel has high hopes from younger crop of the Steelers, who have replaced many veterans except him, saying they are aware of maintaining high standards irrespective of the fact that they have little experience of
playing in the pro environment.
He said he is certainly saddened by the fact that wide receiver Hines Ward, Aaron Smith and some other veterans are no more a part of the Steelers now but emphasised the need for the team to move on while relying on the young players.
Brett said of the situation:
"Yeah, you notice when you're one of the oldest guys in the room. But you know how it is around here. The standard is the standard and these young guys they know what's expected and what they have to do to help this team win."
The DT will turn 34 this month and is in closing years of his career, but he sounds to be not thinking of his retirement at the moment by leaving his focus on the job that is to take the Steelers further irrespective of the question who is playing and who
is left out.
According to the tackle:
"From the formation of a team and the playmaking standpoint, the plays are going to be made. The wheels will continue to turn. It's bigger than all of us. Somebody is going to catch passes. Somebody is going to tackle people."
Although the Steelers have a majority of young players in the squad, their leaders at all positions are veterans. Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, wide receiver Mike Wallace and not to forget DT Brett Keisel are into 30s and have a plenty of experience of
professional league on their resumes.
The team might still feel absence of some veterans given that the young players will need some time to gain in experience and maturity in their plays. The present time can be considered a phase of transition and if the team is able to progress into the second
phase of the season it should certainly be an achievement for them, and can help boost confidence of the emerging players.
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