PITTSBURGH — No one should be surprised if former Steelers Deshea Townsend and Larry Foote end up as head coaches in the NFL. They are taking the traditional path to what they hope is the top of their profession, gathering valuable experience as assistant coaches.
Townsend, passing-game coordinator and cornerbacks coach for the Jacksonville Jaguars, is in his ninth NFL season. Foote, co-defensive coordinator for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, is in his eighth season.
I know both men. I know how smart they are. I know what terrific communicators they are.
