The architect of the NFL's top-ranked defense remains as overlooked now as his playing career has been taken for granted by Pro Football Hall of Fame voters through the years. Steelers defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau said he couldn't care less. "It's the quality of men we have playing for us - I'm blessed to coach them,'' said LeBeau, whose unit ranks No. 1 in the league in total defense for the second consecutive season.
"It's their effort, their execution. All I do is call the defense. They're the people that make it happen.''LeBeau has earned the respect of his players."It's been the greatest joy of my career,'' defensive end Brett Keisel said of working with LeBeau. "Since he came here, I think it really lifted all of us up. We all just really respect him.' Continue
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