WATCH: Ryan Switzer emotional as he remembers late coach Darryl Drake

Switzer and his Pittsburgh Steeler teammates are returning to work after the loss of Drake

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Those who got to know Ryan Switzer during his time in Chapel Hill won't be surprised that the Pittsburgh Steelers wideout was thoughtful in reflecting on the impact of Darryl Drake.

Drake, a longtime wide receivers coach in both college football and the NFL, died suddenly on Sunday at Steelers' training camp in Latrobe, Pa at age 62. The beloved coach also worked under Mack Brown at Texas.

The tearful Switzer said Drake referred to his players as his sons in this story from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. 

An emotional Ryan Switzer talks about his late WR coach Darryl Drake. Very touching moment from Switzer. pic.twitter.com/tBuYDhVIU7

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