Pittsburgh Steelers defensive coordinator Patrick Graham was getting some serious player vibes as he prepped for their Week 5 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts. He wasn’t just looking at film; he was feeling the adrenaline, the anticipation of being on the field like he used to when he played.
The Prep Work Sparking Player Feelings
Graham spilled that his Saturday night routine, watching college football and diving into his own game prep, really got him pumped. He said, “It was funny. I was watching college football Saturday night while I was doing my prep for the games and stuff and then, you know, you start to feel it like, oh, I’m going to be on the field. That’s the fun part about it. That’s probably why we all keep chasing these jobs as we get older.” Seriously, this dude is still out there chasing that game day high. He even joked that retirement might be a few years off, but that feeling of anticipation before the game? It’s what keeps him looking forward to kickoff.
Excitement That Still Resonates
This whole experience brought back some real memories for Graham from his own playing days, even though he admitted he played sparingly. “I started getting excited, almost like when I played,” he said. Think about that: a veteran coach, deep into the grind, still gets those pre-game jitters. It shows that even with all the responsibilities of calling plays from the sideline as Pittsburgh’s defensive coordinator, the pure excitement of being right in the thick of the action never fades. That kind of passion from a coach, man, it’s infectious.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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