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Pittsburgh Steelers training camp updates
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August 6, 2013
Training camp recap: back to 'Football in Shorts'
In which the author learns the parameters for bringing children to camp and sees an awesome field goal competition.
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August 6, 2013
Steelers injury report: CBs dropping like INTs
Heading into an off-day, the Steelers saw multiple players, cornerbacks and linebackers in particular, getting the day off due to injuries.
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August 6, 2013
Pouncey didn't know tackles had switched sides
There's a lot for a center to know, so there's a reason to give Pouncey a pass for not realizing the team's offensive tackles, Mike Adams (left) and Marcus Gilbert (right) had switched sides.
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August 6, 2013
Cortez Allen expects Week 1 start
While his right knee, subject of recent surgery, is "improving," Allen is expected to miss nearly all of the remaining preseason.
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August 5, 2013
Curtis Brown on crutches after injuring ankle
Another cornerback sustains an injury when Curtis Brown was carted off the field with an ankle injury.
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August 5, 2013
Brown and Taylor 'tussle' after Brown beats him
A slight dust-up between combatants who are used to post-whistle training camp spats with each other was highlighted by Brown's performance Monday.
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August 5, 2013
Steelers activate Ta'amu from PUP list
He returns to practice to see his first action of the 2013 season.
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August 5, 2013
Steelers OL depth still a major question
Pittsburgh has one of its best starting offensive lines in recent memory. That same memory suggests depth is as important as the starting group. The Steelers are still struggling to find it after the first week of camp.
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August 5, 2013
Steelers season forecast with Football Outsiders
Football Outsiders talks about the Steelers defense in 2011 vs. 2012, Antonio Brown and what we can expect from Ben Roethlisberger this season.
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August 5, 2013
Change in tone of training camp isn't reactionary
Steelers coach Mike Tomlin insists reports of a different tone in training camp this season isn't a reaction to years past.
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August 5, 2013
Redman: 'We had some missed assignments' last year
The Steelers running game may lend itself to stretch runs in a zone scheme, but there will still be times when the offensive linemen will simply have to beat the man across from them.
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August 4, 2013
Polamalu has 'contusion of birth certificate'
Steelers coach Mike Tomlin passively states the age of safety Troy Polamalu had a big part in him not participating in practice Sunday.
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August 4, 2013
Cortez Allen says his rehab is "day-to-day"
In a Tomlinesque statement, Steelers cornerback Cortez Allen said his rehabilitation following minor knee surgery is best taken "day-to-day."
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August 4, 2013
Steelers to run much faster offense in 2013
Why shouldn't the Steelers increase the tempo of their offense in 2013? Ben Roethlisberger wonders that, and with the right personnel packages, it could be the boost this group needs.
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August 4, 2013
Tone being set in camp is due to lack of fitness
What's done is done as far as 2012 goes, but it's fair to question why Steelers coach Mike Tomlin has ratcheted up tackling, extended the length of practice and taken away certain comforts in this training camp.
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August 4, 2013
Steelers training camp Day 9 recap
A physical camp starting to wear on players, with several missing Saturday with "minor bumps and bruises."
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August 3, 2013
Le'Veon Bell sitting out Saturday, icing left knee
His reputation early in his career, though, is spreading to the point one beat writer suggests he'd be worried if Bell's injury was something extended - it's not being seen as anything serious.
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August 3, 2013
Le'Veon Bell continues to make headlines
Another practice seems to mean more attention-grabbing headlines generated by Steelers rookie running back Le'Veon Bell. He may be generating more hype than Mike Wallace did in 2009.
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August 3, 2013
Ziggy Hood not calling it a comeback
He hasn't said "comeback," but Hood's performance Friday could be indicative of a breakout year for the former first round pick.
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August 3, 2013
Working out Batiste seems strange
Depth at offensive tackle was a concern going into this season, and the signing of Guy Whimper did little to lift that concern. Even holding a workout for Batiste seems like another step in the wrong direction.
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August 3, 2013
Alan Baxter turning heads, Adrian Robinson isn't
Both were undrafted out of non-BCS schools, but UDFA OLB Alan Baxter is out-performing second-year OLB Adrian Robinson, one training camp removed from Robinsons eye-opening set of practices in 2012.
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August 3, 2013
Steelers Injury Report: Worilds sits Friday
The Steelers got confirmation of an ACL and MCL tear of Nik Embernate and surgery for Cortez Allen. Jason Worilds also missed Friday's session with a big toe injury.
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August 2, 2013
Steelers to work out D'Anthony Batiste
D'Anthony Batiste was one of the worst pass protection tackles in the NFL last season, according to Pro Football Focus. If he D'Sucks, it will only cost them a plane ticket.
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August 2, 2013
Adams, Gilbert switch spots Friday
Steelers coach Mike Tomlin stresses the need for position flexibility in moving Adams to left tackle, and putting Gilbert back on right side.
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August 2, 2013
Seeking safety from the Sharknado
Steelers rookie safety had never heard of the cult movie "Sharknado," but that became his nickname anyway. He told BTSC Friday he is ok with it, as long as it gets the fans excited.