Maurkice Pouncey's season ended early and tragically last year. On the eighth play of the first game of the season, Pouncey tore his ACL when teammate David DeCastro fell on it.
Despite the injury, the Steelers rewarded their Pro Bowl center with a 5 year $44M contract extension making him the highest paid center in the league.
Pouncey made the Pro Bowl in his first three seasons in the league, but has only played one full regular season in his four years. He is still considered one of the most naturally gifted lineman in the league.
The question is, can the Steelers keep Pouncey healthy? While being prolific, he is consistently injury prone even having to sit out the 2011 Super Bowl because of an ankle injury. Health issues aside, when Pouncy is under center, he is great protection for Ben Roethlisberger.
The Steelers seem confident in the 24 year old and the long term potential he brings to the team. Pouncey is nine months into his recovery and hopes to be back to full strength in time for the start of training camp in July. With no contract issues lingering overhead, his recovery and return to the team on time and ready should be both welcome and easy.
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