Saints Bring Back Bad Memories for Steelers' LB Larry Foote

by Barry BarnesFiled under: Steelers, AFC NorthNothing makes a young professional athlete more confident than success. There is nothing like the euphoria felt after they have made their first jumpshot, or made their first catch in a game. But that feeling can fade fast and doubt can creep in. Failure is the biggest fear among athletes and Steelers' linebacker Larry Foote experienced it in his first game for his professional career, at the courtesy of the New Orleans Saints. "That was my wake up call in the NFL," said Foote, according to Teresa Varley of Steelers.com. "It was brutal. It challenged my confidence, my hope that I can play in the league. Everything was challenged that day. My teammates were brutal to me. It was vicious. It let me know this game is for men. I remember (Jason) Gildon and Deshea (Townsend), right in front of me like I wasn't there saying take him out of the game. People were saying I was sorry. It was just emotional. I gave up a lon...