Bud Dupree, offensive line
As training camp started winding down in 2015, rookie Bud Dupree was fired up and took it out on the offensive line and even some of his own unit mates.
Rookies usually know their place and stay there, but not Dupree. When rushing the passer, he became engaged with offensive tackle Kelvin Beachum. Bud pushed Kelvin into other players where guard Ramon Foster shared some words with the rookie. When defensive lineman Cam Heyward and linebacker James Harrison intervened, Dupree became more combative.
During a drill a bit later in practice, Dupree was paired with offensive tackle Marcus Gilbert. Dupree smacked Gilbert, and a fracas ensued. Tomlin and linebackers coach Joey Porter came in to break up the fight. The second altercation prompted Tomlin to physically remove Dupree from the drill and, subsequently, from practice.
In typical Tomlin fashion, he reportedly responded, “It’s just football.”
Bud Dupree just got into a fight w the #Steelers' OLine. He lost.
— James C Wexell (@jimwexell) August 19, 2015
Bud Dupree just got in to some other kinda scuffle. So Mike Tomlin walks up and shoves him: "Get the @#&* outta here… Get him outta here."
— Chris Adamski (@C_AdamskiTrib) August 19, 2015