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Villanueva Praises Tomlin’s Handling Of Team, Leadership Following Drake’s Sudden Passing

Pittsburgh Steelers tackle Alejandro Villanueva talked with the media on Wednesday prior to the team’s training camp practice and the former Army captain did a great job of addressing what the team is currently going through following the sudden passing of wide receivers coach Darryl Drake Sunday morning at the age of 62.

“So, it’s pretty tough,” Villanueva said of Drake’s recent passing. “Other players can deal with adversity a little bit better in terms of getting over a loss, but overall it’s just been pretty tough not just for the offense, but for the whole organization.