Kaboly's statements remind me of Smizik or Dejan writing about the Pirates like he is looking for stuff to be negative about.
Kaboly's statements remind me of Smizik or Dejan writing about the Pirates like he is looking for stuff to be negative about.
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First practice goes well for rookies
Teresa Varley
Steelers.com
Steelers’ rookie minicamp kicked into full gear on Friday, with players getting their first taste of an NFL practice.
And from the sounds of things, despite there being a case of information overload, it was successful.
“Everything went good,” said second-round pick Le’Veon Bell, a running back from Michigan State. “It’s a little different from college to an NFL practice. I don’t think my first day could have gone any better. I didn’t mess up any assignments or anything. That was a good thing. I am just out here competing with better competition.”
The group went through early morning meetings, before hitting the field to put what they learned in the classroom to the test.
“It went good,” said quarterback Landry Jones, the fourth-round pick from Oklahoma. “I had a lot of fun out here, but obviously there is still a lot of learning for me, putting in the whole offense and getting into all of it. I had a good time. It was a great opportunity.”
Jones said picking up the offense is like anything else new, it’s going to take time to become comfortable with it.
“There is just more information (than college),” said Jones. “I just need to get in there and study my playbook, but overall I thought it was a pretty positive first day. I am here to learn football. They gave me the opportunity to come and play so I am here to play some football and have some fun.”
The feeling was the same down the line, players anxious to have fun, while at the same time competing and showing what they can do.
“I want to go out and compete,” said Bell. “I want to get my feet under me and get used to these NFL practices and the NFL competition. The guys out here running around are a little faster. I am just trying to get used to it and get a feel for it. That’s what makes me better and the people around me better. That’s what will make this team better. I have to go out there and do some good things. That will put me in the right direction.”
Bell, whose mother and grandfather grew up Steelers’ fans, was in Pittsburgh following the draft at the team’s Fan Blitz, and said he couldn’t wait to get back for the minicamp.
“This is my first time that I can remember being so excited for practice” said Bell. “My family grew up as Steelers fans. They are really happy for me. I can’t wait to talk to my mom and tell her how my first practice went.”
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At least Kaboly gave us some kind of insite on more then a player or 2. Man I hope someone writes a tad more on the first day with some depth. The media sucks! Now if there was "bad" news to report there would be a ton to read. WTF. Yes I know it is just rookie camp but I want more dang it.
Also glad to see the Shark passes the eye test! Hope to see Troy, Shark, and Clark on the field at the same time.
a 6'-1" RB is big IMO... Bettis he ain't but Bell looks big to me...
Jarvis is a little light but I wonder if that is part of the reason he tore up the SEC.
gotta start somewhere, and TBH these kids are probably completely overwhelmed with the process for the first day or two. i dont think there would be much retention if true instruction were happening. just getting them comfortable with the atmosphere is my guess.
But THIS is what excites me:
A guy that can get open, with his speed, could be a real weapon for the offense.* Markus Wheaton is a fast version of Antonio Brown.
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