2012 Training Camp Thread (HERE WE GO!)

fer69 wrote:

I really wanna see Starks on the field, i don't think Adams is quite ready to take over LT.

It's starting to look that way which is why I said all along that I wanted Starks to remain until we could see what Adams could do first. He will be fine in due time, he just needs a little more seasoning and reps. He may even put it together mid-season and take it away from Starks anyway. Until then, I'm OK with Max manning the left side till he's NFL ready.

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Ed Bouchette ‏@EdBouchette
“@JB_Nimble: @EdBouchette Has Tony Clemons played his way out of the mix?” .. Still waiting.

So far, yes.

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Alan Robinson ‏@arobinson_Trib
LaMarr Woodley says Chris Carter must be ready if James Harrison can't start opener. But isn't counting Harrison out. #steelers

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James C Wexell ‏@jimwexell
@Steelers_Fever I talked to Heath today. Doesn't care about stats and he probably will be needed to block without DJ. But he's never hohum.

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Mark Kaboly ‏@MarkKaboly_Trib
Interesting that people follow you on Twitter for your knowledge on a specific subject, but in reality, majority of them are already experts

Funny stuff!

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Neal Coolong ‏@NealCoolong
#NFL Roster Cuts From 90 to 75 Due 4 p.m. ET Monday, Aug. 27

Well, here's a list of people I want to avoid roster cuts:

Robert Golden
Jerrod Johnson
Daniel Hrapmann (made another long field-goal)

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Gerry Dulac ‏@gerrydulac
Because of injured players they will have to carry on 53-man roster, Steelers may keep only 2 QBs. And that could be end for Charlie Batch.

Kind of sucks. I liked Jerrod Johnson.

bayz101 wrote:

Kind of sucks. I liked Jerrod Johnson.

Practice squad. He can sit there until he's needed. He can use the time to learn and grow and be an emergency fill-in if need be. I didn't expect him to make the roster anyway.

Buddha Bus wrote:

bayz101 wrote:

Kind of sucks. I liked Jerrod Johnson.

Practice squad. He can sit there until he's needed. He can use the time to learn and grow and be an emergency fill-in if need be. I didn't expect him to make the roster anyway.

I'm not so sure he'll sit on the PS untouched.

bayz101 wrote:

Buddha Bus wrote:

bayz101 wrote:

Kind of sucks. I liked Jerrod Johnson.

Practice squad. He can sit there until he's needed. He can use the time to learn and grow and be an emergency fill-in if need be. I didn't expect him to make the roster anyway.

I'm not so sure he'll sit on the PS untouched.

Do you think he's really done enough to get a roster sniff from another team? I think they should risk it. Batch would just semi-retire and be there if we need him anyway.

Dennis Dixon didn't even get invited to a training camp, so I'm not too worried about losing Jerrod Johnson.

Jerrod Johnson can throw the ball forward, which automatically makes him better than Dixon. In fact, Johnson's arm is strong and accurate as hell. Now that his shoulder is better, he can be a GREAT backup. I hope to see him on Thursday.

bayz101 wrote:

Jerrod Johnson can throw the ball forward, which automatically makes him better than Dixon. In fact, Johnson's arm is strong and accurate as hell. Now that his shoulder is better, he can be a GREAT backup. I hope to see him on Thursday.

You'll see PLENTY of Johnson on Thursday I'm sure. At least an entire half if not more.

Buddha Bus wrote:

bayz101 wrote:

Jerrod Johnson can throw the ball forward, which automatically makes him better than Dixon. In fact, Johnson's arm is strong and accurate as hell. Now that his shoulder is better, he can be a GREAT backup. I hope to see him on Thursday.

You'll see PLENTY of Johnson on Thursday I'm sure. At least an entire half if not more.

Mom will be pleased. She's a big Johnson fan.

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Alan Robinson ‏@arobinson_Trib
So all the hoopla today wasn't for DuJuan Harris' arrival? :)

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Alan Robinson ‏@arobinson_Trib
Teammates seem genuinely pleased Wallace here. #Steelers lack factionalism, jealously that's evident after time in some NFL locker rooms.

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Mark Kaboly ‏@MarkKaboly_Trib
Steelers players having a good laugh at reporters expense shouting out "hey Mike" just to see the reaction of reporters in locker room

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Mark Kaboly ‏@MarkKaboly_Trib
Mike Wallace arrived at the team facility flanked by a Steelers PR guy and a security guard -- looks like he still can't beat a double team

Will Graves‏@WillGravesAP Wallace laughed when asked if RB Chris Rainey was faster. He pointed to AB, Sanders, Rainey and said "He's fast. He's fast. He's fast."

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While I think Rainey is faster than Wallace, I love the response!

Tomlin said that Batch will see a lot of playing time on Thursday.

Dodens Grav wrote:

Tomlin said that Batch will see a lot of playing time on Thursday.

Charlie or Baron?

Charlie. Rest of QB rotation TBD.

Dodens Grav wrote:

Charlie. Rest of QB rotation TBD.

I'd imagine Jerrod Johnson would play at least 2 quarters. I'd definitely sit Ben and Lefty.

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Mark Kaboly ‏@MarkKaboly_Trib
Steelers waive RB Jason Ford

Does anyone think that Butler pretty much locked up the punting job?

RoethlisbergersLG78 wrote:

Does anyone think that Butler pretty much locked up the punting job?

Considering Kapinos can't even get on the field to compete, I'm starting to feel it. I'm not saying that they should give it to Butler. Kapinos has done a solid job for us and is the incumbent veteran though, so I wouldn't be surprised if they stayed with him, but being hurt is certainly working against him right now. I would be OK either way, but I honestly like Kapinos.