Rolle a unique study for Steelers

Rolle a unique study for Steelers

It’s not often a football player wants to spend an afternoon with a neurosurgeon, as it usually implies having baseline concussion tests or something similarly uncomfortable.

But Myron Rolle isn’t your average football player. So when he spent a recent afternoon shadowing Steelers neurosurgeon Joseph Maroon, it came as no surprise.

“We saw about 20 patients,” said Rolle. “I have shadowed doctors before, but he is a very special doctor.”

Rolle is pretty special himself. The saying, a ‘gentleman and a scholar’ applies for the Steelers safety who was signed this offseason. ...........

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This guy could possibly be the smartest man in the league. Question is can he play in our system? No doubt he'll learn fast but can he hit and cover? I hope so, Carnell is smart and played that way so I hope it rubs off on Rolle. I'd be happy if he can bring back memories of Chris Hope.

I like this kid a lot. It disappoints me that people think he's cocky. He's just smart, and he has a positive attitude and confidence about his future. I hope he makes it.