Offseason news
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The center position for the Pittsburgh Steelers is one that has been built on consistency.
There is a legacy, handed down from players through the decades, players like Mike Webster and Dermontti Dawson, the best of the best who are immortalized in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Maurkice Pouncey’s name is right up there with the best of them, and he will forever be remembered with the top centers ever to wear the black and gold.
Pouncey, along with his twin brother Mike Pouncey, announced via statements that former teammate Ramon Foster released on his Twitter account that they are retiring. Pouncey called it quits after an illustrious 11-year career with the Steelers, one filled with honors and accolades while he, like Webster and Dawson before him, led the way for the offensive line.
“I want to congratulate Maurkice on his retirement,” said Coach Mike Tomlin. “He has been a leader in our locker room for over a decade, and I respect him so much for all he accomplished during his career. His efforts on the field are matched by his dedication and commitment to the Pittsburgh community and the Lakeland (Florida) community. He has done so much for his teammates and the entire organization, and I wish all the best to him and his family. I know he will continue to be successful in every aspect of life. Much love, Maurkice.”
Pouncey was selected by the Steelers in the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft, the 18th overall pick. Shortly after Pouncey arrived at Saint Vincent College for his rookie training camp, he earned the starting job, and he held it from that day until he decided to end his NFL career. In his rookie season he would stabilize a position previously held by journeymen Sean Mahan and Justin Hartwig for a team that went on to reach Super Bowl XLV. Pouncey was unable to
