Shirt pocket notes from Steeler Training Camp

Thanks for the reports and PICS !

 

Awesome pics @Ben There

And congrats to your daughter on winning the jersey! Switzer seems like a good guy off the field.

 

He was really nice to her!

 

This is always repeated and it isn't quite true. He has athletic ability but not talent, his ability got him here but at this level he just isn't good. His issues can't be fixed, he would make a better safety than a CB but he was drafted to play CB. He is fast but he isn't quick so when he tries to sit on underneath routes and then WRs run right by him it takes him too long to get to full speed and the result is always a long completed pass. He may have some confidence issues but the coaching staff already knows he is very limited in his skill set, why do you think they publicly turned down his 5th year option so fast. Artie is a long stride runner, great for running straight lines but not good at switching direction, it literally takes him too long to stop and start as well as to make quick cuts. If he had better instincts or a high football I.Q. he could end up being decent as he could actually thrive in a zone read defense but sadly it is one of his big downfalls, he just isn't smart enough to grasp the way a zone defense works. As I said, if his problems were mental they would have had him working with a sports psychologist as good CBs are as rare as QBs. Artie has the physical gifts to be able to play at the pro level at his position, he would never be a shut down CB as he isn't quick or shifty enough but he could have been a really good zone CB but he lacks the smarts to do so.

 

We must have been there on the same day...I was there Saturday and it was basically a walk through. Next year, I think I will try the Friday Night under the lights practice. I agree with you on Spencer - he dropped quite a few. Sutton looked good on returns.

 

You couldn't beat that day weather wise!

 

Good stuff in this thread!! Good pictures!!

 

Pouncey and Vince Williams left Fan Fest with minor injuries, but according to Tunch and Wolfe they were not considered serious, and those 2 probably woundn't play much anyways in preseason game number 1.