Dear Ryan Shazier,
Your 2015 was basically a Nicolas Sparks story. Everything started off perfectly, then conflict happened and things got rough for a while, then in the climax, in the heat of the moment, you pulled through and had the crowd cheering. You made Steeler nation proud with your play in the playoffs, and now we're all rooting for you to continue your rise to dominance next season. Keep working hard you bald-beauty.
Dear Martavis Bryant,
In a way, you also lived a love story. Brant had his well-known slump for a large portion of games after starting off strong, but played great against the Broncos when we were without AB. Martavis (yeah i know, i'm getting personal here) we all love your big play ability. Nobody can forgot your toe-tapping touchdown thrown by Landry Jones, or your ridiculous screen pass touchdown where you juked out 15 guys and a waterboy. Keep working hard, we're all behind you!
Dear DeAngelo Williams,
Nobody expected much from you. We expected to relieve Bell every couple drives, and probably start a game or two due to injury. However, Bell got hurt, and somehow, his absence was basically unnoticed. DeAngelo you're the perfect teammate, you care far more about the team winning then your own stats or playing time. Your demeanor, as well as your support for breast cancer is inspiring. You're the kind of player that us fans take for granted and don't deserve. You're basically Batman.
Dear Roosevelt Nix,
Oh baby. I can't even contain myself. You're story is the underdog story. The ugly girl nobody believed in. But in the end, you were the prettiest girl at the ball and everybody wanted to dance with you. Seriously though, you're a beast. You bring so much fire when you play, whether you're run blocking or destroying guys on special teams. You're absence was noticed during the playoffs and its crazy to think how a d-lineman turned fullback became so valuable to this team. Keep doing you Rosey, don't change.
Dear Steve McLendon,
Oh Stevey, you're so underrated. So my fans falsely believe that you're the issue with our defense and with a true nose tackle everything will be fixed. Those guys are dead wrong. Almost every time I see you on the field you're in the backfield disrupting plays. I wish you got more playing time but the Steelers just play nickel more often now-a-days. That doesn't make you less valuable though, and I really hope you get resigned this year and you finish your career in Pittsburgh.
P.S. sorry for frequently spelling your last name wrong.
Dear Darrius Heyward-Bae,
DHB, you don't get the credit you deserve. You're valuable on special teams, our best run-blocking receiver, and have been able to rise up to the challenge when we have to throw the ball your way. You're great because you understand yourself and know what you're able to contribute to this team. Like D-Will, you're a team-first guy and i've really become of fan of yours over time. Even if you don't get resigned this year (which I hope you do) I appreciate your contributions to the team.
Dear Todd Haley,
You're time in Pittsburgh has been kind of like a college student: your first year or two you're kinda weird and still trying to find yourself, but by your 3rd and 4th year you have things figured out. I don't know why you get so much crap from Steeler fans. Sure you make bad calls occasionally, but what coordinator doesn't? You have helped create arguably the top offense in the league, as well as drastically lower Ben's sack numbers. You're work deserves a lot of praise and I hope you don't go anywhere anytime soon.
Dear Landry Jones
I'll admit, I was one of those Steeler fans rooting for you to be cut this offseason. However, after seeing you get playing time I was converted to a believer. I understand that you're clearly not our future starter, but I believe you're capable of being a career back-up, and that's why you were drafted. While your play this season was a mixed bag, what is important is that you showed growth. You made some terrible throws, but you also made some great throws. I hope you work hard this season and continue trying to prove the doubters wrong.
Much love to you all,
Eric
XOXO
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