Hampton looking to become more of a leader

**AZ_Steeler** · 04-06-2007, 02:16 PM

http://www.kffl.com/hotw/nfl

Steelers | Hampton looking to become more of a leader
Fri, 6 Apr 2007 09:34:50 -0700

Teresa Varley, of Steelers.com, reports Pittsburgh Steelers DT Casey Hampton will look to take on more of a leadership role after the departure of LB Joey Porter in the offseason. "With Joey gone I will be a lot more vocal and say what I need to say," Hampton said. "Since I have been here I have definitely not said anything. I have said a few things. I get on guys when I need to. I like doing that. That was Joey's thing, so I let him do his thing. Now I will talk more."

All these guys saying they are going to be more vocal has me thinking there might be more Chiefs than Indians?

**BRICKTOWN BEAST** · 04-06-2007, 04:52 PM

I think this is great for the Steelers Casey waited his turn to be a leader and now he gets to be one. Hes a funny, charasmatic guy and im sure he'll make a big impact and this defence.

**BB2W** · 04-06-2007, 05:29 PM

This is definitely good to hear... I would guess he is one of the most respected players in the lockeroom.

**BlitzburghRockCity** · 04-06-2007, 05:31 PM

The more guys that offer to step up the better IMO. We'll have more than enough guys that won't be the vocal leaders so we need everybody we can get to step up the plate.

**DIESELMAN** · 04-06-2007, 08:48 PM

Its great to hear Casey saying all this but its one thing to say it and another to actually do it. Vocal leaders are natural born, you can't just say it and do it. Its gotta come naturally, but at least we got guys who know what needs to happen. I'm sure we had a few guys who were chomping at the bit to be vocal last year but Joey being there shouldn't have stopped them from speaking up. Leaders don't just sit in the background and let someone else do the talkin, leaders step up no matter what time it is and do something. Even a rookie can be a leader, its about knowing what needs to be done and how to get it done.

**BlitzburghRockCity** · 04-06-2007, 08:51 PM

Casey has some fire to him, he's been known to shoot his mouth off now and then. He's got a temper on the field too which Ive always liked. If he can step up the motivational factor of his game it should serve us really well.