Anthony Chickillo Paying Attention To The Details

PITTSBURGH (93-7 The FAN) – Rookie Pittsburgh Steeler outside linebacker Anthony Chickillo is focused on the little things during organized team activities this Spring.

“You’ve got to be detailed oriented” Chickillo said. “I’m trying to learn a whole new system and a whole new playbook so I’ve got to invest the time and be very detailed.”

The 6th round pick out of the University of Miami is aware of how complicated the Steelers system can be.

“It hasn’t been too hard but certain aspects you really have to learn. You’ve really got to get down and study. It’s a great system and I’m really eager to learn it. Anything the team asks me to do I’m going to do it.”

In addition to the studying and reading of the playbook, Chickillo also plans on getting some help from the veterans on the team.

“There’s a lot of great guys here,” Chickillo said. “I’m just trying to take it all in and learn from them.”

Chickillo’s father Tony, and grandfather Nick, played football at the University of Miami as well as spent time in the NFL.

The third generation football talent started 47 games in college with the Hurricanes. He accumulated 170 tackles and 15.5 sacks during his career.


(pittsburgh.cbslocal.com)