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when teams sequester themselves in football Morgan Burnett Jersey , isolate themselves from every worldly distraction.Reality intruded on the Steelers, and the sudden passing of wide receivers coach Darryl Drake changed everything for the team.They returned to the practice field Tuesday for the first time, but it was a somber day, with players gathering for prayer, many with tears in their eyes Sutton Smith Pittsburgh Steelers Jersey , before they returned to work. As much as they might have wanted to focus on football, however, it wasn’t going to be easy. The young receivers Drake worked with may not have been their sharpest, often taking breaks and being consoled by teammates.“We’re all devastated. I really can’t think of any other appropriate words,” Tomlin said Sutton Smith Pittsburgh Steelers Jersey , via Mark Kaboly of TheAthletic.com. “Our time and attention in recent days have been spent in support of the Drake family. Miss Sheila and Darryl’s daughters and extended family — many of us have had an opportunity to spend time with them through this. They’ve been amazing. In making arrangements and adjusting, we’ve tried to be as supportive organizationally to them as we can in what is a very difficult time.”The team has brought in grief counselors, and gave players a two-day break from practice to begin the process of grieving. “It has been said that counseling is not for the weak but the wise,” Tomlin said.He also refused to accept that getting back to work was going to help make things normal again.“I don’t know that it does, but we have professional obligations Sutton Smith Jersey 2019 ,” Tomlin said. “So we intend to march.”As they mourn and miss their coach and their friend, that’s the step they have to take at the moment, because it’s the one in front of them. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown isn’t worried about hard feelings lingering whenever running back Le’Veon Bell decides to show up.Brown defended Bell on Friday after several teammates expressed frustration that the All-Pro has yet to sign his franchise tender and rejoin the club, meaning he will be out of the lineup on Sunday when the defending AFC North champions open the season in Cleveland.“No one wins when the family feuds,” Brown said. “At the end of the day Cheap Sutton Smith Jersey , we’re a family. If he’s here or he’s not, we want the best for him. That’s what it’s all about. It’s not about pointing fingers and fighting amongst each other. We’re a core group that should respect and love each other regardless of the situation.”Brown posted a picture on Instagram on Thursday of him and Bell celebrating a touchdown. The All-Pro receiver added the caption “we all we got, we all we need, ready to roll whenever you get back with us.”Brown insisted he’s ready to roll too after skipping all four preseason games in part because of a quadriceps injury. He is 90 yards away from becoming the fifth active player with 10,000 career yards receiving and is coming off his NFL-record fifth straight season of at least 100 receptions.“Obviously Jon Bostic Jersey , it’s been a rough preseason for me but I’m excited to get out there and show the world what I’m capable of,” Brown said.The Steelers will start second-year back James Conner in Bell’s place. Brown isn’t too concerned about Bell’s absence or the debut of offensive coordinator Randy Fichtner, who took over in January.“As long as we got (quarterback Ben Roethlisberger) and the (offensive) line we’ve got a better chance to win I think,” Brown said.NOTES: The Steelers ruled TE Vance McDonald (foot) out for the opener. … Rookie S Terrell Edmunds is expected to start. The first-round pick played well during the preseason while veteran Morgan Burnett dealt with injuries. Burnett is expected to play in sub packages.