I don't know that I've ever met anyone who was more focused and dedicated than Mike Webster. A tireless worker, Mike would do whatever he possibly could to achieve greatness. He always had a good attitude. His energy, enthusiasm and dedication always amazed me.

Mike was a ball of nerves. He was always the first one up in the morning, with two or three pots of coffee in him before he even got to the field. He had so much energy, just walking around. You would think he was going to make his first NFL start, even in his 15th year in the league. That's just the way he approached every game.

I played with him for many years and as the quarterback, there was always a sense of security when Mike was in the game. When Mike dislocated his elbow in 1986, not only did it kill him to be out of the game, I remember thinking, "what are we going to do without Mike Webster in the lineup?"

That sense of security was not limited to his physical presence. With Mike, it was like having another coach on the field. I didn't have to worry about the offensive line, because Mike took care of that. He would direct guys and answer questions. And he and I were always on the same page.

Mike was more than just the anchor of those Super Bowl offensive lines, he was a stabilizing force within the Steelers' franchise. They didn't have to worry about drafting a center. Mike was going to be there and he was going to do a great job.

Mike set a great example of what it takes to work and succeed in the NFL.

Mark Malone who is the host of NFL 2Night on ESPN2, played with the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1980-1987.