It’s not unusual for a team to anticipate that a high-priced free-agent acquisition would step into a leadership position. Often, such leadership qualities are part of what attracts the team to that player and helps him earn that prized contract.
The Pittsburgh Steelers saw in former Chicago Bears offensive lineman James Daniels the qualities, both on and off the field, that they felt they needed to add to their room. Installed at right guard, he is often the center of attention for the group, even if he is still just 24 years old.
Brian Batko of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette recently had the opportunity to speak to Daniels, as well as some of his offensive line teammates.