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Steelers rookies get acclimated to life in the NFL, and in Pittsburgh, before training camp

The National Football League used to have a Rookie Symposium which was meant to help rookies get acclimated to all facets of life in the league -- everything from living in a new city by yourself, earning more money than many have ever seen in their entire lives, and how to handle the success and fame which accompanies being an NFL star.

Then video came out of Hall of Fame wide receiver Cris Carter telling players they need to have a “fall guy” in case something goes down. Well, in case you forgot, check out the video...

Since then, the league has disbanded its symposium and left the education of rookies up to individual teams.