After the death of Steelers wide receivers coach Darryl Drake, there was an outpouring of love and reflection on the life of the 62-year-old coach and mentor, particularly from those whose professional and personal paths crossed with Drake, who was remembered fondly as a friend and a mentor by fellow coaches and his players.
STEELERS
PRESIDENT ART ROONEY II
“We are at a loss for words following Darryl Drake’s passing this morning. Darryl had such an impact on the players he coached and everyone he worked with throughout his entire career. He was a passionate coach and had a tremendous spirit toward life, his family, his faith and the game of football.
“Our prayers and thoughts are with his wife, Sheila, his three daughters, his grandchildren and entire family during this difficult time.”
HEAD COACH MIKE TOMLIN
“Darryl was a close friend and had a tremendous impact on my coaching career. He was an amazing husband, father and grandfather, and it is difficult to put into words the grief our entire team is going through right now.
“Darryl loved the game of football and every player he ever coached. We will use our faith to guide us and help his family throughout the difficult time.
“My heart and our prayers are with his wife, Sheila, and Darryl’s entire family.”
FORMER WR DARRIUS HEYWARD-BEY
FORMER LB ARTHUR MOATS
FORMER OL MARCUS GILBERT
FORMER PLAYER, COACH TONY DUNGY
ARIZONA CARDINALS
FORMER S TONY JEFFERSON
FORMER WR KELSEY POPE
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VP OF MEDIA RELATIONS MARK DALTON
CHICAGO BEARS
FORMER LB LANCE BRIGGS
FORMER RB THOMAS JONES
FOMER FB JASON MCKIE
FORMER BROADCASTER ZACH ZAIDMAN
TEXAS
FORMER LB BRIAN ORAKPO
FORMER RB ERIC METCALF
FORMER LB DERRICK JOHNSON
SR. ASSOC. AD/MEDIA RELAIONS JOHN BIANCO
WESTERN KENTUCKY
HEAD COACH TYSON HELTON
NFL
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS GM JOHN LYNCH
