FILE - In this Dec. 23, 2012, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau talks to his defense during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Pittsburgh. The 75-year-old LeBeau has every intention of returning in 2013 for what would be a 55th consecutive season in the NFL. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
LeBeau intends on returning to Steelers in 2013
FILE - In this Dec. 23, 2012, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau talks to his defense during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Pittsburgh. The 75-year-old LeBeau has every intention of returning in 2013 for what would be a 55th consecutive season in the NFL. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
By CHRIS ADAMSKI
Associated Press /
December 27, 2012
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As usual, LeBeau credits the players for the defense’s success. That’s just one reason why they share such adulation for him.
‘‘He sets the tone,’’ Foote said. ‘‘He’s the reason. He always brings us guys together. He puts us in the right situation to make plays.’’
Notes: TE Heath Miller was named team MVP after a vote by the players. Miller, who has a team-high 71 receptions and is tied for the team lead with eight touchdowns, had surgery Thursday to repair multiple torn ligaments in his right knee. He is the first tight end to win the award. ... RT Mike Adams was named team rookie of the year and NT Casey Hampton was given the ‘‘Chief Award’’ for cooperation with the media.
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