Yinzers, do yourselves a favor and log off of Social Media during training camp. Stop paying attention to every minute detail of camp. Not everything is the best thing ever, nor is everything that terrible.
Breathe in, breathe out.
And repeat!!!
Lets remember that the guys haven’t even put pads on yet, and are two weeks away from the first Preseason Game.
The ridiculousness doesn’t just conclude with the fanbase, it proceeds with the media. We got Andrew Filliponi of 93.7 The Fan going absolutely bananas over just about everything. I’d include a specific tweet of his, but there’s like a dozen of overly-dramatic tweets on his timeline.
Breathe in, breathe out.
And repeat!!!
Just because Kenny Pickett (20th Pick of the 1st Rd out of the University of Pittsburgh) isn’t included in the 7 Shots the first week of camp is NOT an indication of anything. He’ll get more repetitions as time in camp proceeds. He’s still learning the offense and catching up to the speed of the game.
Breathe in, breathe out.
And repeat!!!
Sure a guy like Pickens is having an absolutely fantastic week. But stop giving the guy a Yellow Jacket already. There’s been a plethora of guys that shined in t-shirts and shorts and didn’t do squat when the lights came on. I tend to think George Pickens will ultimately be a special player, but that’s based more on his productivity at Georgia.
This week is essentially two hand touch which is meant to ease players into camp. I’m seeing guys keeping tabs on yards passing ignoring the fact that a WR may, or may not, break tackles. It’s merely a guessing game.
The Quarterbacks are going to throw touchdowns and interceptions. It’s apart of the process of development. Even the best QB’s across the league are going to toss a few INT’s. Defensive players make plays too. I’m more concerned with the QB’s ability to make second or third reads and find open guys when their primary receiver wasn’t open, as opposed to forcing the ball.
The offensive line is going to have growing pains. Let’s give these guys a chance to gel as a unit and develop as individuals before we get overly critical. I’m not exactly enthused with this group as a whole, and wouldn’t mind seeing an addition towards the end of camp when other teams do salary dumps.
Again,
Breathe in, breathe out.
And repeat!!!
One thing I will say is that a day after signing Free Agent RB Jeremy McNichols, the Steelers worked out FA Jordan Howard. That’s a clear indication to me that Benny Snell’s days in Pittsburgh are likely numbered.
Calm down, relax and don’t forget to breathe.
joeweasel 