Casey Hampton Ain't Got No Time for Jibba Jabba!

For all you suckas out there who don't know 'bout big Casey Hampton -- behold the 6'1", 325 pound mountain of man that is the Steelers #98.

In case you hadn't already guessed, Hampton is probably my favorite Steeler (and maybe yours). So, when I read this article in Monday's the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, I was encouraged to hear that Casey's getting a chance to be more of a leader now that Joey Porter (and his mouth) is gone and that it seems a natural fit for him. Not surprised though. Who better than a guy that has made the pro bowl 3 out of the last 4 years and consistently takes on two, sometimes three guys at a time?

Casey has already led by example, but as the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review points out, he is now becoming more vocal with his teammates. What's more, Casey is one of those guys who is constantly challenging himself to do better. So you would assume he will expect nothing less from his fellow defenders. Probably a good thing after last season, in which the defense spent an exorbitant amount of time on the field, underachieved a bit, and would understandably be regaining their collective self esteem. Casey will hopefully keep the fire going under their asses and encourage them to be the Big Nasty D that we all as Steeler fans have been spoiled enough over the years to expect.

Plus, this dude knows how to party...and judging by the inset picture, fully understands the unwritten rule that a pimp must make sure his outfit is coordinated at all times.

Rock on Casey, and if Ike Taylor gives you any lip, punch him in his face and tell him to spend less time on his website and more time working on his shutdown corner skills.