Football is family. Whether it’s a marketing gimmick from the NFL’s perspective or not, it’s a reality for those on the ground, and today, the football family continues to mourn the passing of one of their own—one of our own. Pittsburgh Steelers wide receivers coach Darryl Drake, 62, was gearing up for his second season with the organization when he passed away suddenly just a day ago.
You’re surely well aware of this by the time you’ve gotten to peruse this article, unless you decided to check out for a day. The Steelers were supposed to practice today, but have cancelled it as they mourn Drake’s passing, and in his memory, so I thought it only fitting to dedicate some of my time today to talking about him and his impact on the NFL.