Bill Cowher interviews Troy Polamalu about the Draft, his rookie year, being an all-time great

Bill Cowher speaks with Troy Polamalu about their relationship on and off the field, their time in Pittsburgh, their election into the Pro Football Hall of Fame and more.
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[@NT-fo3me]

The most admirable thing about Polamalu is that he NEVER wanted to talk about himself. Always about team or other people. Most humble top tier pro athlete I've ever seen.

[@samwright285]

100% in agreement.... The most humblest Superstar player ever...

[@maengun2091]

The role model's role model ... if that makes sense

[@roywright4534]

I'd say Barry Sanders but Polamalu is definitely one of the most humble I have ever seen.

[@marknethercutt3381]

Two classy guys. Steeler Nation love you guys. Let's not forget about Donnie Shell.

[@erichuttinger4051]

The only people that don't remember Donnie are the guys he hit. 😆

[@kobewankenobi248]

*Two legends. Troy was a titan on the field for us, and a very humble guy. Bill was a master play caller and fought for his players. It’s awesome to see these guys both go into the HOF together. Steelers Nation is proud!*

[@vanarsamadi]

For me Troy Polamalu is the greatest Strong Safety that ever played the game

[@johnnyson7474]

People keep comparing him to Ed Reed. They are different positions! You can't compare those two!

[@goodvibes4891]

@@johnnyson7474 both masters of their respective crafts

[@djquiksilva]

Alberto Medina Gonzàlez ... 100% !!! How many other Strong Safety’s can the avg fan name? Probably less then 5 🤣

[@mrlonely51]

Agreed

[@cole4249]

Never will there ever be another Troy.

[@actxxzz1162]

I'M A DIE HARD BEARS FAN BUT THIS IS SIMPLY BEATIFUL 2 WATCH. RESPECT 2 STEELER NATION.

[@estevanm7195]

TTV_zion penn beatiful

[@itsjuanderful]

RESPECT!

[@djquiksilva]

TTV_zion penn .. cheers 🍻

[@ivanlowjones]

Fake Chicago compliment👎

[@jasonmaruszak812]

Bears fan too- how can you not admire that defense or this player- he's like Walter Payton but on Defense

[@Evolution_Woodworks]

I miss Troy! We didn't get to watch him long enough. There will never be another one like him! It was like a work of art every Sunday, you never knew what he was going to do or pull off. I've never been so amazed by a player before and probably never will be again. Truly a special player and a special guy.

[@JoseFlores-ps7ie]

Well put ! Go Steelers !

[@Texas_Cruiser]

Yes this guy has a huge heart.

[@Racso88e]

Talk about a guy who transcended the position. Forever immortalized, Troy Palomalu.

[@jeffsmart9482]

Steelers Nation LOVES you guys more than you'll ever know! Congratulations to you both. So deserving of this honor. And Troy, I know there will NEVER be another like you!

[@notmebutyou8350]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@RedBeard32190]

I agree, but I’m really hoping Minkah is close to what 43 was, and I’ve got a good feeling about it.

[@jco2131]

Two of my three favorite Steelers of all time (Jerome). Nice seeing Troy have some fun on camera. Seems like he had so much more to give personality wise.

[@williamarchie]

Yeah I agree he had at least 3 more season's in him but nice to see he's on good term with how it played out. STEELER NATION 365 4 Life

[@disarray8244]

He's humble but he likes/liked to have fun and joke around. Remember the head and shoulders commercials. He was kinda poking fun at himself doing those.

[@allenbennett5671]

Can't ever remember him talking this much

[@Cpfitgoddess]

Troy was a savage on the football field + prayed doing each play, humble off the field with a contagious smile and a laugh of a person with the sweetest heart also has the best hair I ever seen on a man.

[@riahscrew3523]

Love the honest realness of Troy and coach in this clip!

[@kimjongun269]

They both useless

[@riahscrew3523]

Aww do you need a 🤗

[@shawnfriend9792]

@@riahscrew3523 yup he clearly needs one

[@richardcisneros2264]

Palamalu, deservedly so to be among the GREATEST players to have stepped in the field and showed all how to play the game 🏆🏆

[@seufa6860]

polamalu

[@samwright285]

@@seufa6860 se onosai uso. 😂..

[@jeffersonianideal]

Congratulations to Bill Cowher and Hairum Scarum, who was was always an exemplary genteel and unassuming human being off the field. Throughout his playing career, Troy Polamalu was a valued ambassador for the NFL.

[@Exeile]

And Steeler Nation loves you back.

[@ronchess8813]

This are two of the greatest Steelers of alltime and men ,great coach,unbelievable special player and man Troy you were a gift to Steeler Nation.

[@almightyreyg3606]

Dam man miss Troy congrats brother 💪

[@mellemel5]

You gotta love Troy. Steelers Nation

[@csu3524]

Couldn't wait for Sunday! Troy was so unpredictable! Bill meant business, shell gave it all. Thanks gentlemen!

[@LucasFerreira-cq8qz]

Everybody talks about NE being the ultimate dinasty, but i think you guys from pittsburgh are the real ultimate dinasty. I don't know much about the history of the Steelers, but seems that you guys are elite since forever. The steel curtain, Terry Bradshaw, Bill Cowher, Troy Polamalu, Mike Tomlin, Big Ben, even AB and Leveon Bell. 8 AFC championships and 6 SBs. Much Respect.

[@michael_caz_nyc]

This guy was Incredible. He was the total package: classy - respectful - humble - football I.Q. - Ball skills - hit like a linebacker - blitz - play the run. I am not a Steelers fan, but he have me chills. His effort was Relentless. Like a human-missile. Watch the video where Ray Lewis & Bettis The Bus talk about the Greatness of #43.

[@nmpride5054]

Aww he still calls him Coach! Good to see that they have a good relationship and have so many memories. Love you guys!! 🖤💛STEELER NATION!!!! 🖤💛

[@ampthefreethinker5335]

Steeler nation for life!!!!

[@notmebutyou8350]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@phillipbarlow9387]

Two great gentlemen! Congrats to Bill and Troy!!

[@ernestmoore3250]

Played college ball when Troy was at the top of his game, our scheme was a 3-4, so our coaches had a lot of Steelers film. The things Troy did on the film was amazing, those highlights they show on NFL films is just the tip of the iceberg!

[@greezythumb]

I'm a lifelong Cowboys fan but I'm a football fan first. Coach Cowher is one of my fav coaches. Cowher is the kind of guy that if he demands something, he is fully willing to do the same. He's a lead from the front type of guy. Troy said it perfectly. Cowher gave them structure while allowing individuality and having their backs. Many blessings and congratulations to Troy. Great player and humble guy. Well deserved honor.

[@martybreeden6116]

LOVE THIS INTERVIEW!!!!

[@IronCypher]

Troy is my favorite Steeler. What a joy to watch 😷

[@keithmuir1137]

Two of the greatest!! Congrats to you both and Donny Shell as well!!

[@sintoniotriplett615]

I been A Pittsburgh Steelers fans so long I'm A die A heart Steelers Nation fan I love every players and coaches

[@tacotacotington3638]

So happy for Troy and Bill. Troys jersey was the first one I ever bought and now I have a Hall of Famers jersey on my wall. Great feeling!

[@AsheetingBull]

Thank you for bringing joy, passion, and inspiration to my life and being a model of striving for greatness and to be a better man. I love you both. Congratulations it is well deserved! 🇺🇸🖤💛

[@HILLBILLYinHELL]

You both deserved to be in the hall and for you to go in at the same time I thought was awesome! Troy besides James Harrison you 2 were my favorite 2 guys to watch play! I mean if someone did manage to get around James normally you would come flying out of now where and thump them for get threw the Dline. I loved how you both played with your passion for the game it is something you don't see out of many players today. I feel you guys both were so good if you were to ever be able to go back in time to the first Steel curtain with Joe, LC and the crew I think James and you Troy both would have fit in even with that group, you guys were that good of players!!! Thanks for all of the years of playing and hard work you both did. Thanks to you Troy for the plays you were able to do that NO ONE will ever be able to match!

[@michaelstaaf6197]

Two of my favorite Steelers !! I miss both of you guys !!

[@mikegike7273]

What a great day to be a Steeler fan. Troy, Bill, AND Donnie H.O.F. 2020. Congrats to all.....1974. What a year, eh? 4 drafted and one un-drafted players in the hall... Eat yer hearts out rest of league... Canton is gunna need to build an annex just fer the boys in black and gold.

[@virdinbarzey3805]

Love it....Both of these guys deserve one another and they deserve all the accolades they get, and then some.

[@marlaparks745]

Bill and troy love you guy representing STEELER NATION 🏈🏈🏈

[@andrewdebolt5793]

Love you both miss the hell out of both of you here we go Steeler nation we going to the hall of fame hell yeah

[@mikerusso4001]

What a Classy,great human being on and off the field

[@timothysullivan7528]

Was never a steeler fan but love watching troy play.he was a beast on the field and all fans can agree on how good he really was.you deserve this troy and thanks for all the great years

[@marknethercutt3381]

What a great day for Steeler Nation and the Pittsburgh Steelers

[@happyfamsmile516]

Not even a Steelers fan but this video makes me happy

[@ampthefreethinker5335]

Troy always talk about team, but make no mistake you're one if greatest football players of all time !!!!!!!! BLACK AND YELLOW BLACK AND YELLOW!!!

[@BoucherRaphael]

You don't get anymore Steelers than those two! Really classy guys!

[@jaynehaught9715]

This is so sweet and touching...love our Steelers....❤️❤️🥂

[@christopherblessing3868]

TWO OF THE VERY BEST EVER! SO DESERVING!!!

[@Pittsburghbad]

2023 almost coming to an end man I miss coach cowher and Troy. But how many people in Pittsburgh would welcome a come back for coach. Especially with the talent we have that needs leadership.

[@silkyslim2054]

Great energy I'm a patriot fan but this was my favorite player of all

[@victoras.cn2eurmciordoxoas204]

Not a Steeler fan but man both this guys classy guy's.....

[@zero1fifty8]

One of my favorite players to watch!! Glad to see he made it to HOF along with Coach Cowher! Well deserved!

[@rowmane1335]

The best attribute that Troy has is his humility, as great as he is he is so down to earth.

[@davidparker4577]

What an amazing Duo thank you so much thank you thank you thank you from Steeler Nation

[@billc.8249]

Looks like two guys that would be great to have a drink with. Congrats to both! Great guys!

[@debradonato5659]

Coach Cowher& Troy Go into ProvFootball HOF‼️2020 ♥️♥️🌟🌟♥️♥️

[@ericdavidson5011]

Thank you both it was a blast watching both of you!!!!

[@rl1412]

Two Class Acts! and Legendary STEELERS

[@LexDashP]

Bill Cowher single handily got me into football. I knew nothing about football and was like why is Kordell Stewart playing QB and Running back the coach must be on something.......in reality he was on to something

[@scottjenkins4613]

2 of the best the NFL ever got to see, both in this video.

[@haggard21077]

Two great men right there. Great interview....alot of love and respect between those two. I graduated 2002 and got into the NFL around that time. I miss the days that flacco passes and all of a sudden the hair comes flying into the screen and tackles the receiver short of the first down.

[@hectorquezada1331]

Troy is awesome

[@matthewlempicke5280]

No No No way Thank you both for what you both did for the city of Pittsburgh and for Pittsburgh Steelers I'm just happy that both of you won superbowl 40 together the best coach and the best safety combination since Chuck Noll and Mel Blunt who is joining you both i love the both of you as player and as a coach but more importantly as the people that you both are

[@STAR_THE1ST]

As a Life long Dallas Cowboys fan one thing that is a certainty is that we hate the Steelers. I honestly can’t stand them but this dude Troy is the best safety I’ve seen of 30yrs watching football. Polamalu was just awesome to watch.

[@jorgegaytan3012]

Tears of joy..that's all

[@coldspring624]

From an X browns fan I have to tell you ..I have watched The Steelers from the early 70s and tip my hat to you....your organization always comes through and puts these type of class acts out on the field.You guys have a Tried and true NFL team

[@johnnyt3392]

His timing on those flying sacks is something to behold. As a Bills fan this guy actually made me upset Pit isnt in our division. He was so fun to watch and how many D guys can you say that about. Congrats Troy and go Bills.

[@Bravo_Kilo_Kilo]

These 2 fine men are a major reason why I love the Steelers so much. True class acts. Well deserved gentlemen.

[@northeastwildernesswalker]

Couldnt have asked for 2 better steelers to live forever in the HOF

[@lloydgrissom9346]

When I see class people your looking at them Congratulations Coach and Troy for being inducted into the Hall of Fame you both deserve this and Donnie Shell also.

[@albertotorres5345]

STEELERS FROM PITTSBURGH CITY OF ROBERTO CLEMENTE 🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@antoniohunter8921]

Troy, my favorite player of all time

[@karenoconnell5658]

Steeler Nation Loves you back👍💕💕

[@sisnaustinyazzie-mcdonald1282]

Troy is AWESOME!!

[@Phillys19]

Wow this is the most I've heard him speak

[@breww82]

Classy folks here!!! Troy will forever be one of my all time favorites.

[@tripjones5184]

Congrats much love

[@mrsandura78]

Absolute Class Act!!!!!!👏🏾👊🏽👊🏽 well deserved

[@capochucky3915]

🐐

[@CarlosVasquez-xu8ql]

Troy hope u can become a coach for us one day Steeler Nation misses u brother u inspired me to play the game of football

[@ajalvarez1387]

2 awesome talented people! 😎👍🤙👌

[@tayblack6962]

That was some classic stuff right there...

[@josephiosefa6736]

Two great professionals, but even awesome human beings.

[@truenorth5975]

Players did everything they could, to avoid the Cower "Chin". You didn't want to be in his bad books. LoL. Troy always was my favorite. Great honor for both. Well deserved.

[@leveraged6694]

Congratulations guys, well deserved.

[@cflo1386]

Congrats coach Cower and congrats Troy, well deserved.

[@jasonhawn1908]

Two awesome steelers! I miss the look on cowhers face on the sidelines.. so mad. Troy was the fire on that defense for so long.. on a team known for great linebackers.. ✌ guys

[@passingby4547]

Love you troy thanks for making our curtain defense amazing... And love you too bill

[@marknethercutt3381]

I remember watching the game or Troy said I'll run it in.

[@juliusmorgan2292]

Hope those kids grow up fast and play for the Steelers

[@LiveINtheGood53]

We love you guys back! and thank you!

[@kylecampanelli3239]

My favorite

[@fernandosalas8589]

Congratulations Troy!.

[@terrywbreedlove]

Damn I miss these two.

[@lyncaho4507]

Steelers Nation!!!!!!

[@davethompson1545]

Two good Dudes,I swear!

[@eyesack9142]

Coach Cowher and TP43

[@jakemcbride7049]

That’s awesome right there

[@dagorilla5177]

RIGHT ON

[@johnj.todora4128]

No one is noticing that Cowher is buzzed? I can't be the only one who see that! lol

[@flightofapaullo72]

Lol... love these two guys! #steelers 🏈💪 Congrats man!

[@DC-zs9ly]

That guy was nice

[@mutatedgenome]

Man I miss watching Troy out there making plays on the field.