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LEBEAU TELLS STEELERS HE'S NOT RETIRING

Posted by Mike Florio on January 28, 2009, 4:29 PM EDT

In response to rumors that Super Bowl XLIII will be defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau’s final game of an illustrious NFL career, LeBeau told the Steelers on Wednesday that he’ll be back in 2009.
“I would never make any kind of decision without the guys in that room, like my son, knowing first,” LeBeau said, according to Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. “The way they’re playing, they’re going to have to run me out of here.”
“He said, ‘I’m going to get this out of the way. I will be back next year,’” cornerback Deshea Townsend said regarding LeBeau’s announcement to the team.
We admire LeBeau for not playing the retirement-unretirement game in order to get the most out of his defense as the Steelers try to win their second Super Bowl in four years.
Then again, if they lose on Sunday, we might have to reconsider that position.

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14 Responses to “LEBEAU TELLS STEELERS HE'S NOT RETIRING”
  1. mrmagoo says: Jan 28, 2009 4:36 PM

    To all the other fans in the NFL:
    We have the most impressive Dick in the league!

  2. stiller43 says: Jan 28, 2009 4:52 PM

    mrmagoo,
    Visanthe Shiancoe would like to challenge that statement.

  3. Billyball44 says: Jan 28, 2009 5:06 PM

    Florio, your hatred for the Steelers is staggering. You really should seek help.

  4. streamdeep says: Jan 28, 2009 5:11 PM

    can you please define “we” so I know exactly who what your other personality is named?

  5. freedomispopular says: Jan 28, 2009 5:18 PM

    Let’s see if he pulls a Nick Saban once the Super Bowl is over.

  6. HGH is tasty says: Jan 28, 2009 5:25 PM

    They’re not losing.

  7. xgbx says: Jan 28, 2009 5:37 PM

    Thanks, mrmagoo.
    Signed, Santonio Holmes.

  8. PGHDON says: Jan 28, 2009 6:11 PM

    What does this man have to do to get in the Hall of Fame as a player AND a coach?

  9. carpkillah says: Jan 28, 2009 6:30 PM

    If the Steelers can’t win it for themselves, they don’t deserve to win.

  10. Jacks R Better says: Jan 28, 2009 6:42 PM

    Hey freedomispopular:
    Would you like to put your money where your mouth is?

  11. yoyo says: Jan 28, 2009 7:59 PM

    Florio’s other half is named Moron, its the one who does this site. But deriously, Playing for the first franchise to win 6 Super Bowls, should be motivation enough.

  12. SteelerLuv says: Jan 28, 2009 8:06 PM

    Regardless if the Steelers win or lose the Superbowl, the Steelers and their defense had a great year. A will only be better next season with a little luck with injuries.
    GO STEELERS!

  13. mrmagoo says: Jan 29, 2009 9:12 AM

    stiller43 says:
    January 28th, 2009 at 4:52 pm
    mrmagoo,
    Visanthe Shiancoe
    __________________________
    LOL! But ours calls defenses.

  14. Pea Tear Griffin says: Jan 29, 2009 11:41 AM

    @stiller43
    Zing!

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