Players Only: Defensive Player of the Year | Pittsburgh Steelers

[@lynnea5731]

I’m so glad that Troy is participating in more Steeler events. He’s such a gem.

[@jonny4ya]

Favorite player of all time super humble and still top 5 safety ever.

[@l3anmysharp2k97]

@@jonny4ya top 3 ever stop playing lott, reed, troy

[@jonny4ya]

@@l3anmysharp2k97 I honestly didn’t even realize I said 5 😂😂 I’m dumb.

[@jjsteel43]

Same here. He was not participating much for awhile. I wasn't sure if it was because of how his career ended where the Steelers kind of forced him to retire or it was him just totally focusing on family after

[@rickyayy]

@@jjsteel43 it was but time heals. Truly one of the greatest steelers of all time

[@RichardRitenour0522]

I love the brotherhood between generations, proud to be a Steeler fan!

[@dalezegarelli5553]

Tomlin is slowly destroying the mystic; that is the Pittsburgh Steelers Steelers; in 2021 was one of 5 teams, that had lowered t.v. ratings than the year before. Steelers average home attendence; is one of the lowest in the league Why; the sudden decline in viewership? MIKE TOMLIN; I'm sure a lot of people believe as I do? I have no faith in Mike Tomlin......PERIOD!!!! Smoke cigarettes!!!!

[@smokersclub7571]

@@dalezegarelli5553 i’m pretty sure losing equates to lower tv ratings, we haven’t done much in the last 3-4 years. the nfl will push the teams that are actually doing good into the spotlight on national television. you sound highly uneducated.

[@HoldenMcRoin69]

Dale take notes from our boy Raul over here

[@onepunch9203]

@@dalezegarelli5553 Wow. You replied to a comment about pride in Steeler Nation to point out your personal scapegoat for losing "the mystic"..... a coach BTW who has never had a losing season in the NFL. Sorry you feel that way. What do you mean by "the mystic"? Viewership? Really? This is your criteria?. You realize we're in year 3 of a viral pandemic. Right? The rest of us were just enjoying the video we just watched. 🖤🏈💛👍🏼 (Also: If "Smoke cigarettes!!!!" is an inside joke, I'm out of that loop. What do you mean by that?)

[@mccrayrichard5435]

SO WELL SAID!

[@t-jh4236]

Legends. Add Watt to that incredible group. Grats T.J.

[@riccievans8447]

Watt has not finished his career yet. All those guys above have completed their careers and 3 of them are in the HOF. Harrison is eligible in the next year or 2 I believe. That’s the difference.

[@littech6889]

@@riccievans8447 no one asked

[@riccievans8447]

@@littech6889, 👌🏾🤖👾🤧🤐🤡👽😪🤯😭

[@iknowsports1137]

@@riccievans8447 Watt is already the best Steelers OLB ever

[@raccoonbigg]

@@riccievans8447 Watt is DPOY and should've gotten it last season. He is the greatest OLB in Steelers history, and one of the best to do it, if he keeps playing this way, and gets even better, he will be as good as Lawrence Taylor when his career is over.

[@yetthejet]

Defensive legends! Happy to be a Steeler fan!

[@jamesgarcia2905]

Damn, true legends!! Proud to be a Steeler fan!!

[@harleyman971200]

Lifelong Steelers fan, grew up 20 miles north of Pittsburgh. I remember the first 4 Superbowl wins. There is no better Defense lineman than Mean Joe Greene. I wished Rod would have ended his NFL career with Pittsburgh because he deserved that, but the 2 others. Harrison (Mr bad intentions), and Troy were part of one of the best defenses ever 08, and I believe won the Superbowl 40, because of that Defense

[@paulblart9527]

James Harrison scares me. He comes into the store I work at sometimes. He’s very polite and nice and all. He’s just so fucking terrifying. I love him so much

[@biggteez12]

Damn you lucky you get to see him often I’m jealous now 😂

[@ThankGodImBlack370]

Being afraid of people who pose no threat to you is a sign of inner guilt.

[@ImThe5thKing]

​@@ThankGodImBlack370 Inner guilt of what? Harrison is just an intimidating looking dude. Especially if you watched him play his entire career and know that he's one tough SOB.

[@doulikeswag]

?😂

[@DreadPirateRobrt]

The looks on Rod, James, and Troy's faces when Joe Greene speaks is the ultimate sign of respect. Its like the elder statesman dropping pearls of wisdom and they are grateful for every one.

[@stevengandt1507]

This is 19 minutes of pure, unalloyed gold. My favorite moments: When Troy said that when he was playing, he was defending "you guys", meaning the Steeler greats that came before him. And every time Mr. Greene was speaking.

[@kidglort3781]

Totally agree.

[@serjeyr.flores1672]

The best of the best at one table.

[@ThorMaximus]

If only Lambert & Blount could’ve joined

[@kamdynhenderson2260]

​@@ThorMaximus fr

[@TundraG]

When Mike Tomlin says, "The standard is the standard!". He is talking about Joe Greene. And this short video gave us a glimpse of why. #Steelersforever

[@brianteague44]

If you're reading this Troy THANK YOU AGAIN I remember when I took my 4 year old twin sons to a Steelers game. My sons both had on Troy Polamalu jerseys and after the game we went to the players parking lot, since we had access because my sons cousin Keiwan Ratliff was playing for the Steelers at the time. While in the parking lot Troy was surrounded by so many grown-ups trying to get his autograph. Most likely so they could turn around and sell the item. After Troy opened the door for his wife he looked over the crowd and saw my 2 sons and I about 25 feet away off in the distance. He then summoned for us to come to him and he then signed both of their jerseys! They still have those jerseys to this very day. My sons Bryce and Bronx are now 20 years old and in college.

[@Jimbo_Jumbo]

We have been blessed to have some great defensive players.

[@Eugenepanels]

*cries in corner as a packer fan*

[@TheSteelers4190]

Deebo's story about Troy talking junk is hilarious! 🤣

[@JardindeVersailles]

Agreed! Troy looked like a bashful little kid during the whole anecdote.

[@hanj31]

Everybody has their one moment where they go Berserk

[@LL-hc3zm]

@@hanj31 Some have it in their guts that makes them go berserk often

[@GoodVibesForeverMusic]

Hell yeah 😂😂

[@jojijoestar7233]

I love the fact that the Defense knows that if Troy’s chirping at someone, they all start going at them.

[@linuswilliams5897]

Troy was a Legendary WR for the Ravens too.

[@georgew3569]

😂😂

[@evangelynlawson1313]

😂😂

[@OfficerGym]

I love when Mean Joe talks they all just admire the words being spoke.

[@ottoirizarry41]

Is awesome for us the Steelers fans to see more of this kind of videos. A big hug to all my Steel family from Puerto Rico

[@vegastjg]

Yall have some of the most beautiful women on Earth 😍😍

[@ottoirizarry41]

@@vegastjg Is true

[@normanpryor4824]

TJ is gonna be sitting at this table soon 💯

[@marshallguerra1353]

Steeler Nation!!!

[@belovedlake]

This is the only time I've cared enough about a video to queue ahead of it's premiere. :)

[@JardindeVersailles]

This is the most I've ever seen James Harrison smile in my entire life.

[@krzykris]

This was outstanding. I want one of these with Greg Lloyd.

[@lonnieknight9187]

Him and Kevin Greene were amazing together

[@joshpitts7256]

@@lonnieknight9187 Damn Right

[@demetriusjohnson2240]

@@lonnieknight9187miss those days Lloyd Greene Chad brown Jason gildon levon Kirkland

[@busydem6161]

A coach that allows his players to be themselves inside of the system! What a thought way to go coach !!!!!!!!!!!

[@Joe-dh2bf]

Line up and play football.

[@jjsteel43]

TJ has joined those guys now

[@brianshaffer1648]

This is Steeler Heaven

[@jorgecarreno155]

Three Lebeau guys, Lebeau's legacy shall never be forgotten for this organization, that's the real standard

[@dustinsirois4788]

His legacy should never be forgotten period. Dude is a hall of fame defensive back was phenomenal dB. He then became arguably the best defensive coordinator ever and was a top one in the league for decades.

[@dustinsirois4788]

He just got stuck with some shit teams that didn't have the talent to execute but when you gave him adequate talent his defenses dominated.

[@SatansBirdLawExpert]

Joe is aging gracefully and it was a pleasure to watch his fellow Steeler legends enjoy this with him

[@Cardel34]

lots of great steelers in the teams history but Troy Polamalu is easily my favorite. his play and his humble personality just set him apart.

[@Drop9071]

Man growing up as a kid in the 90s it was all about Steelers football, but not only that it was about learning what it meant to be a Steelers fan and why it was such a special team. I love that Troy is being more a part of the franchise.

[@RomanReyes-n6s]

Troys the best safety ive seen play the game. I feel lucky being able to see such a great player. His snap anticipation was insane.hard hitter. Ball hawk. Run stopper. Everything and anything the team needed Troy delivered. Much Love from a lifelong 9er fan

[@HoldenMcRoin69]

Troy was a really really special player, that whole era had a lot of legends in it but Troy moved soo fast and hit so hard, with the hands of a WR but he’s chillen at safety (SS I think)… it’s crazy you never realize how lucky you are to watch players like Troy and Ed Reed on defense till they’re gone but I remember a lot of sundays with friends and family that were great cuz of players like these guys

[@capitalg4018]

Does James Harrison get in the HOF? I say hell yeah!

[@normanno8514]

absolutely and so should LC

[@dlc8506]

Not yet!

[@capitalg4018]

@@dlc8506 When should a 2x SB Champion LB, Defense Player of the year, 2x All Pro, 5x pro bowler, leader in force fumbles, and the best, longest and most critical pick 6 in SB history get in? 😄

[@dlc8506]

@@capitalg4018 It's the same voting committee who voted arguably the #2 WR in stats All time in the Hall Of Fame on the 3rd ballot...So I am not surprised....Why Are You?? 🤔

[@capitalg4018]

@@dlc8506 my question for you was when? 5 years is up 2023

[@SynapFozzy435]

They were all phenomenal, but Troy is the most naturally talented of them all. Troy might be one of the most talented people who has ever lived. I’d put him right up there with. Mozart and Rembrandt.

[@cookinbricks]

i love troy but joe is start of the standard so i wouldnt say that out of respect alone

[@2calicali]

Never seem Troy so happy!!

[@antonemorris9644]

Its crazy how much respect Troy gets from the guys he played with and the legend before him.

[@averyce2]

I have been blessed to watch the greatest NFL team, players and organization for the past 50 years. THANK YOU STEELERS!!

[@pbstinebiz2459]

I was a really small, skinny little Asian kid growing up near Latrobe in the early 70s. Like most, I was a Steelers fanatic. Must have been 75 or 76, I was 7 or 8, during training camp as the players came out the fans would chase them for autographs. Of course when Joe Greene came out the crowds sprinted. I raced as fast as I could but found myself way back, 3 or 4 deep looking up trying to catch a peek through the seas of bodies, arms, notepads and pens. I was so excited but so disappointed at the same time. Then, almost like divine intervention, the sea of bodies split right in front of me, and this HUGE hand reached way back to me, grabbed my notepad I was clutching tightly, took it, signed it, then parted the sea of bodies and handed his autograph back to me. As much as I love TP, Rod, and JH there is only one greatest Steeler of all time in my book.

[@Creelick67]

Finally watched this. So awesome. One glaring missing link and his number is 58...

[@airheart1]

What a table to sit at.. Steeler royalty. Much respect.. and big love

[@uriamudeltoro5075]

This is pure greatness....and some history along the way.....213 to 412....FOREVER!!!!

[@pbstinebiz2459]

I grew up just outside of Latrobe and my dad took me to training camp one year…probably around ‘74-‘76…and as the players came out on to the field, you maybe had a minute to snag an autograph. As Joe came out the crowd that rushed him was immediate. I moved with the crowd but I was a very small kid, a very small Asian(ish) kid. I was very intimidated by the whole scene. When Joe stopped to sign autographs, the closest I got was 3-4 bodies deep. I was looking up through a blockade of Steelers fans catching an occasional gimps of Joe’s face through the swaying shoulders. But then I see a huge hand parting this sea of bodies as it came directly towards me. He grabbed the pen and paper from my hand and I was one of the few autographs he signed that session. That had a HUGE impact on me as a kid. Joe is and will always be my favorite Steeler.

[@davidbatz1882]

Such respect they have for Joe Greene. Awesome.

[@royalrelle1484]

Imagine all 4 of those guys playing together on the same defense. Greatness! 🏈 🔥

[@MindfulSages]

This video is literally priceless. The gathering of these legends, while they're fine & capable to do so, is a treat so good it should be behind a pay wall. Thank you Pittsburgh Steelers!

[@hamiljohn]

Nothing but greatness

[@SybastianSmalley]

So nostalgic watching these guys talk about the game. Reminds me of all the times my dad brought me to his friend’s houses to watch the games when I was little. Just hanging out with the guys, making lifelong memories. Formative years for sure

[@txtxyz3931]

Could've waited a week and got TJ in here hopefully they do this again sometime with him included but this is great content love to see it

[@josephdonovan9125]

Tj will be at the table when he retires

[@nickwarren7854]

Tj will never be in the same category as these guys

[@joneandi37]

tj is a bum he shouldn't be here. If it was JJ then yea

[@jimmorrison9287]

​@@nickwarren7854 tj will be in the hall of fame one day.

[@Battle4Life222]

Agree but no ring for Tj

[@robertwestover2125]

What a film! Would have loved to have seen Jack Lambert and Donnie Shell in on that as well. Joe was inspirational.

[@t74guard78]

Lambert is my all time favorite player. 1976 Defensive Player of the Year. The 76 Steeler defense was the best defense in the history or football. 5 shutouts in the last 9 games. 28 points allowed during those 9 games and just 138 points allowed for the entire season. The whole starting defense for the AFC Pro Bowl that year wore a black helmet with a golden yellow stripe down the middle. 85 Bears had the second best defense in history. Donnie Shell was never Defensive Player of the Year or at least I don't think he was.

[@jjsteel43]

I love watching these gatherings with former Steelers players talking about football and their days of playing like these great players are

[@kilipenipahulu7394]

it's crazy how nice and humble the room can be when it's full of cold-blooded killers. super polite assassins.

[@hughmungus8320]

I love the attention and respect Joe draws when he speaks. What a legend.

[@warrenking3873]

Life long Bucs fan here but I can't stop watching Troy videos, Troy is such an amazing person and was such an entertaining player to watch.

[@johnnymossville]

When I'd watch those 70's Steelers play as a kid I felt like I was on the field with those guys. That defense was special. You knew there was a deep bond between all those guys.

[@lamontcurry7033]

Glad they done this.. respect.. Steelers 4 life

[@LandonUesele]

Steeler Nation 💯🙌

[@MrReggie3201]

So awesome!!! All those Hall of Famers and soon to be Hall of Famer James Harrison! Wow

[@ampthefreethinker5335]

This is so dope !! Steeler nation !!

[@diannafuss1389]

I want more please!!! This is amazing! I love how comfortable they are and how easily they are able to share their thoughts and experiences.

[@pathfinder5651]

is good to see Troy back

[@NaLu_85]

The brothers of the true Steel Curtain

[@AntDiesel54]

I'm a Jets fan, but if you're a FOOTBALL fan, you'll greatly enjoy this. Legends 👏🏼

[@zodivamp]

i was so happy i got to watch woodson and then later troy and harrison, was born in 78 so i missed out on mean joe but watching vids of them from their day, something magical these are the best players from the different eras. proud of my steelers and im proud to be born in that area and being a fan

[@64kdawg]

Damn four football gods right there in that room 🔥🔥

[@101snapper]

I'm old enough to have seen all 3 play the game and they were truly all game changers!

[@yourdaddy6030]

You mean 4, right?

[@bayarearob]

Anything with rod Woodson and Troy are welcomed

[@anthonyporter5592]

Glad to have seen all four of these guys play. They were great!

[@childishbrandin0]

This is so awesome, wish it was an hour longer

[@rdf6852]

The fantasic four! All of these men put fear in their opponents soul. As a dedicated fan of 50 years, I watched all of you in awe over the years. Thank you all for your service to our great team. Mostly thank you for the memories. It is always fun wathing a Steeler keeping the opponents team doctors busy on Sunday

[@hannibal090]

That was amazing 🤩 being a fly on the wall watching legends share their insight. They are dropping gems 💎 💎 💎 💎

[@lukejames411]

Watched everyone except Joe, a lot of great memories especially when Troy arrived.

[@mikejohnson3338]

This is so good. What a great group of guys. I can't wait until next year with TJ.

[@nickguiser5107]

Let’s Go boys !!

[@JorgeLopez-xj1sq]

WOW that players are top of celebrate Steele curtain in difereent Time...congratulations for great plays for spirit Steelers....

[@MeatUrMakerZ]

This is a legendary table right here

[@jonahwhitt5485]

The best video steelers have ever posted love it. 4 absolute legends who helped make the Steelers who they are today and helped us as fans gain the love for the organization as we do today. Also Troy=GREATEST OF ALL TIME ❤

[@bklynbatallday104]

This is Great all the president men looking forward to more .these guys made being a steeler fan phenomenal over the years

[@annjourney2717]

So fortunate to have watched all Super Bowls and all these players! My fave is Jack Lambert! 💖🏈 He didn't take any crap from anybody!! So much talent for so many years!!😊

[@t74guard78]

My all time favorite player was Mr. Lambert also. He sure didn't take any crap, he dished it out in spades. Was the Steelers #2 draft pick in 74. That draft was the best ever for any team in the history of football. The Steelers drafted 4 Hall of Famers in that draft. Swann #1, Lambert #2, Webster #3 and Stallworth #4. Such an amazing draft. Lambert use to tell Swann all the time that he should have been #1. Of course all Swann could do was laugh nervously while looking away.

[@juanconde5392]

wow. this is what Steeler football and being a die hard fan is all about. Go Steelers!!!!

[@yeetarmyitstimeforgoodtime8958]

Now there's a bundle of awesome talent!!

[@its_b_5337]

Pittsburgh Legends 💯 .... Respect

[@MASTAdondaMASTADON]

One of the best 20 mins of steelers video I've ever seen now I wanna go out and buy some more jerseys here we go steelers here we go !!!!!!

[@chrislopez5878]

I really like those throwback jerseys that Harrison made his debut in

[@davonmilam8453]

These MEN on same team at same time in life WOW what A thang that would have been. GO CURTIN

[@LONEWOLF..314-S-T-L]

VERY INTENSE SALUTE 👍🏾❤️💪🏾 ... LET'S GO STEELERS NATION

[@brendanpowers5123]

Joe Greene and Rod Woodson are my favorite all time Steelers legends 💛🖤💛🖤💛🖤💛🖤💛.

[@lagoontoursbahamas6380]

This was glorious my three favorite players all at the table...my three favorite Steelers all talking about that Steeler Pride. I think every generation of Steeler Players coming first day in to work should all be sitting in a room watching highlights of these guys and here these stories so that they could see first hand who's backs they are standing on. No throwing, no tackling no nothing on the field. 12 to 24 hours of Steeler legends and their highlights, then you get to take the field. Especially Defensive Players coming in!! Go Steelers.... Black & Gold 4 Life!!

[@keithlamont875]

Awesome! This made me smile 😃 the steelers are a great organization...

[@lagoontoursbahamas6380]

brought tears to my eyes...tears of Joy...so I feel you there!

[@jerrybooker7059]

Miss that guy in the white polo!

[@nathanrhodes9745]

Best of the best here. Troy is my favorite of all time but what a lineup. Steelers will always be the best defense out there!

[@russellwilson902]

This was absolutely awesome to watch!!! 4 of the best to ever wear the black and gold sitting around and talking about the game they loved and we as fans loved watching them play!!!

[@carloslastdond.c5091]

This is why I luv my Steelers D & got all my favorites here. Warriors

[@morelife8700]

Mean Joe you are the reason I became a Steelers fan at age 6!!!! Love me some Troy too!!

[@lmwconnectonline]

This generations of greatness!!!!

[@7thheaven496]

Its an honored to see these legends hang out in same room. Steelers forever and true. Go black and gold.💛🌑💛🌑💛🌑

[@dcgravity7822]

Lifelong Browns fan here and old enough to remember the rivalry going back to the 60s. I still have nightsweats from how the players on this panel terrorized us on Sundays. But I have nothing but mad respect for each and every one of them--legends not just of the Steelers but the entire NFL.

[@willruelas3529]

The greatest corner and greatest strong safety ever both Steelers, Awesomeness

[@t74guard78]

Well Mel Blount might have something to say about greatest corner. They did change some rules because of him you know. Not taking anything away from Woodson. He was a great corner no doubt about it. Hhahahah imagine the all time Steeler team. Those two at cornerback. Can you say interception almost every pass play. hahahahhaah with Troy at Safety. I take that back. Interception every passing play. That is if the quarterback isn't laying underneath either Greene, Joe or Kevin. Or TJ or LC or Harrison, or Lloyd. When they try running the ball, then you have to deal with Mr. Lambert and Mr. Ham as well as the previously mentioned guys. God an all time Steeler defensive team looks incredibly scary. Like total offensive yards for the other team at -100 yards. The other teams being other teams all time offenses. The all time Steeler defensive team is without doubt the best all time unit from any team in history. What a freaking nightmare they would be.

[@charleneevans5848]

wow loved this so much. 4 of the best to ever play the game. There were so many great players back in the day. Jack Lambert, Kevin Greene, way to many to name.

[@OfficerGym]

RIP KG

[@t74guard78]

Not really, just need a couple of pieces of paper that's all. hahahaha

[@anonymousdee3901]

Really wish I could of seen Mean Joe play the standard he and those men set for future Steelers is very appreciate

[@brucep9729]

4 all-time greats! Proud to be a lifelong Steeler fan!

[@bobbyfox3013]

These 4 gentlemen represents what it means to be a Steeler and their play making abilities brought integrity and pride to the Steeler's franchise!!😎👊🏽

[@korymacdowell7615]

The standard is the standard! Was blessed to have seen 3/4 of you play your entire careers! Joe was winning them when I was born.

[@t74guard78]

To bad, you missed out on the best defensive unit to have ever played. There has never been anything like the Steel Curtain. The Steelers got my attention at the age of 10 when Franco made that catch against the Raiders in the Steelers first ever playoff victory. Next game they lose in the AFC championship to the undefeated Dolphins. Started watching them regularly in 73 and then a die hard fan at the beginning of 74. Been one ever since. The problem with watching the Steel Curtain has been comparing Steeler defenses since then with them. Which is not fair but still happens. The Steelers have had some incredibly talented players since then. But never had so many at the same time as they did back then. The Steelers of the 70's had 9 Hall of Famers that all played at the same time. The 74 draft had 4 of them drafted that year. Swann #1, Lambert was #2, Webster was #3 and Stallworth was #4. How amazing was that draft? Lambert use to tell Swann all the time that he should have been #1. hahahhaha Of course the only thing Swann could do was nervously laugh while looking away. hahahhaha

[@t74guard78]

I stand corrected. The Steelers of the 70's now have 10 Hall of Famers that played on the same team. I just found out the Donnie Shell just got in.

[@RJCH88]

I wish it was longer, this is awesome

[@jnyfumare]

ALL TIME GREATS!!