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Assistant Editor
Other than a touchdown, sack, turnover or hearing “Renegade” play, there was nothing that fired up the Heinz Field crowd more last season than hearing the referee say these words:
“Number 72 has reported as an eligible receiver.”
The crowd would erupt in cheers every time it was said, no matter how few or how many times it was said in a game.
“I enjoyed it,” said offensive lineman Zach Banner, the man behind the jersey number. “The relationship with the fans is something that I always had as a factor of my game. I always stopped to sign autographs, say hi. I joke with people in the elevator. People will
