It wasn’t entirely what made Mike Munchak a successful coach. But the fact he was a Hall of Fame player certainly made him someone whose advice and coaching was worth listening to. New Steelers’ offensive line coach Adrian Klemm doesn’t have quite that shiny of a resume. But he played in the NFL and is bringing similar credibility into the locker room.
Talking with reporters Thursday, offensive tackle Zach Banner described the type of coach Klemm is and the reception he’s received from players.
“He’s just like me, right?” Banner said via a Zoom call. “Inner city, west coast kid.