Steelers receivers share thoughts on the passing of Darryl Drake

The Pittsburgh Steelers franchise was shaken to its core with the news of the sudden passing of wide receivers coach Darryl Drake. Several wide receivers from the Steelers who played under coach Drake shared their feelings about their former coach on social media on Sunday.

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Words can’t describe the devastating loss of Coach Darryl Drake today. At Georgia, Coach Drake was my mentor and father figure. He taught me everything about the WR position. He believed in me. I’m so GRATEFUL for the relationship we had. My thoughts and prayers go out to momma Sheila and the girls. RIP, Coach. You will be missed by many.

A post shared by Hines Ward Steelers MVP (@mvp86hinesward) on Aug 11, 2019 at 2:08pm PDT

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Man I’m lost for words… MY GUY you taught me so much and I appreciate you for staying on me.. you were a blessing to me coach and I’ll never forget how you joked around with us in the WR room all the time! Things won’t be same but we for damn sure not stopping here! We got sum to prove for you.. Watch over me coach 🙏🏾🤞🏾 love you big dawg.

A post shared by Diontae Johnson (@juiceup__3) on Aug 11, 2019 at 1:26pm PDT

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I’ll forever respect and remember you as a Coach and as a Man.. You changed the way I looked at Football and Life.. I’ll never forget the Bible scriptures you would read everyday to the Room.. The day you called me out in the room and said “ Crief read me John 3:16.” I started to read it off my phone and you said “ I’m gone tell your daddy you should know that.” I didnt know you Long but the time I did you Impacted my life on and off the field.. Coach Drake fly high over us and be Our Angel On and Off the field. Love you Coach.. last thing.. we will “Shut Out The Noise” #FlyHighCoachD

A post shared by Donte Moncrief (@drm_humble10) on Aug 11, 2019 at 11:47am PDT

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Was at a loss for words when I heard the news. Coach Drake was honestly my favorite coach that I’ve ever had in this game, he taught me so much about football and especially about how to go about life. Coach was an amazing role model not just for myself, but for a lot of people who he touched. I wish I could see you just one more time. It won’t be the same out there on the field, in meetings, and I’m gonna miss all those long talks we used to have. We all know you want us to be successful and to play to win. Thank you for all the memories and life lessons you’ve taught me. Forever in my heart! Love you man. Rest In Peace Coach Drake.

A post shared by JuJu Smith-Schuster (@juju) on Aug 11, 2019 at 1:44pm PDT