Dick LeBeau talks Steelers 2008 defense, new book 'Legendary'

Legendary Pittsburgh Steelers defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau joins the "Bleav in Steelers" show to discuss his new book "Legendary."

The book is due out on July 9. LeBeau's book focuses on what made the Pittsburgh Steelers' 2008 defense legendary.

"Bleav in Steelers" co-host Ike Taylor played 11 of his 12 NFL seasons with LeBeau, who was the Steelers' defensive coordinator from 2004-2014.

LeBeau discussed his career, 14 years as a Hall of Fame cornerback and 45 years as a legendary coach. He discussed how he used his knowledge as a player to coach.

Taylor and LeBeau shared their Steelers memories. It includes winning Super Bowl XL and Super Bowl XLIII. He also shared what it was like coaching Taylor.

LeBeau also shared what made the fire-zone blitz defensive scheme so effective.

Taylor explains why the Steelers players had so much respect for LeBeau.

"Bleav in Steelers" co-host Mark Bergin asks LeBeau whether he tried to get Taylor or Troy Polamalu to play for him at the end of their careers. LeBeau finished his coaching career as a defensive coordinator for the Tennessee Titans.

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