twitter updates from camp

[FordFairLane]

I never even heard of Jordan Dangerfield before monday lol

 

[Vader]

I never even heard of Jordan Dangerfield before monday lol

He gets no respect...

 

[antdrewjosh]

Sorry doesnt seem to be as many tweets today for some reason.

 

[Mr.Rocco]

Looks like Shrek and the Donkey.

 

[AggieSteel]

Hearing about Dangerfield a LOT. Any chance at all he's a dark horse for the 53?

 

[antdrewjosh]

Alex Kozora (@Alex_Kozora) tweeted at 4:56 PM on Thu, Jul 31, 2014:
Landry Jones got all second team reps that period. Gradkowski did not play.
(https://twitter.com/Alex_Kozora/status/494949706620239872)

Alex Kozora (@Alex_Kozora) tweeted at 5:28 PM on Thu, Jul 31, 2014:
Chris Carter got a lot of first team reps over Jarvis last 11 on 11. Not sure why
(https://twitter.com/Alex_Kozora/status/494957712883478530)

 

[Wingman]

Ray Fittipaldo (@rayfitt1) tweeted at 3:32 PM on Thu, Jul 31, 2014:
Spaeth, Palmer, Blanchflower, Blount and Zumwalt not practicing today. Bell is back.
(https://twitter.com/rayfitt1/status/494928608536715264)

Ray Fittipaldo (@rayfitt1) tweeted at 4:01 PM on Thu, Jul 31, 2014:
Heyward Bey shaken up in a drill against DBS. Shaquille Richardson landed on him after he dropped the ball.
(https://twitter.com/rayfitt1/status/494935870969888768)

Bey can't seem to catch the ball or a break.

 

[antdrewjosh]

Alex Kozora (@Alex_Kozora) tweeted at 5:31 PM on Thu, Jul 31, 2014:
Couple other notes. Thomas obliterated Maysonet on consecutive plays in one 11 on 11
(https://twitter.com/Alex_Kozora/status/494958618991927296)

Alex Kozora (@Alex_Kozora) tweeted at 5:36 PM on Thu, Jul 31, 2014:
Ben working after, throwing fades into the end zone to Antonio and Wheaton
(https://twitter.com/Alex_Kozora/status/494959739647057920)

Scott Brown (@ScottBrown_ESPN) tweeted at 5:09 PM on Thu, Jul 31, 2014:
Mike Adams has been very underwhelming so far in camp. Got beat bad by rookie LB Howard Jones in pass rushing drill.
(https://twitter.com/ScottBrown_ESPN/status/494953065095507968)

 

[Wingman]

Looks like Shrek and the Donkey.

Or it could be just two donkeys. Or maybe it is the answer to the question: what can you do with two people that are two dumb for political office and can't sing or act?

 

[Skott]

Doesn't sound like Adams has figured out his job is to play in the NFL yet.

 

[DeaconKnowledge]

Hearing about Dangerfield a LOT. Any chance at all he's a dark horse for the 53?

I find that every year the beat writers pump up one or two guys - and every year like a sucker I buy the hype then get surprised when they're easily cut. I'm going to hazard a guess that Dangerfield is one of those guys.

 

[antdrewjosh]

Steelers Camp Report: Day 5
July, 31, 2014
JUL 31
7:30
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By Scott Brown | ESPN.com
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LATROBE, Pa. -- A daily review of the hot topics coming out of the Pittsburgh Steelers training camp:
The Steelers safeties were active and feisty during the practice in which the offenses worked on the no-huddle attack for the first time at training camp. Shamarko Thomas knocked over Pro Bowl center Maurkice Pouncey when the latter tried to block on a wide-receiver screen. Thomas also delivered several hard hits on running plays even when the Steelers weren’t tackling. Jordan Dangerfield, meanwhile, continued to draw attention to himself in a good way. Dangerfield, who spent last training camp and preseason with the Bills, intercepted a pass during a 3-on-3 tackling drill and twice brought down running back Miguel Maysonet with jarring tackles.
Maysonet, who signed a futures contract with the Steelers last January, has to be sore after getting extensive work -- and absorbing his share of shots -- with Le'Veon Bell limited because of hamstring stiffness and LeGarrette Blount not practicing. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said he held Blount out of drills so younger backs like Maysonet could get more work. “I want to give those guys opportunities. They’re taking advantage of it.”
The Steelers are a little beat up at tight end. Eric Waters, who signed with the Steelers as an undrafted free agent, hurt his lower back and left the practice fields on a cart. Rob Blanchflower, a seventh-round pick in May, watched practice with his left foot in a boot after sustaining a high-ankle sprain on Wednesday. Wide receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey left practice Thursday with an undisclosed injury Tomlin said. Heyward-Bey appeared to take a knee to the helmet during a passing drill and he was noticeably wobbly after eventually getting up with the help of trainers.
Assistant equipment manager Pat Noone had one of the hazards of the job run into him. Noone, who stands in as the quarterback when the linemen go mano a mano during a pass rushing drill, got swallowed up by Stephon Tuitt after the rookie defensive end couldn’t stop while chasing Noone. The hit left Noone with a cut on his knee but didn’t stop him from laughing it off. Tuitt, meanwhile, is drawing attention for the strong start he is off to, the misstep in the pass-rushing drill notwithstanding. “He’s doing well,” Tomlin said. “He’s highly conditioned, he’s chasing the ball. He’s developing the skill associated with the position. He’s got a ways to go, they all do. But I like his attitude and approach to it.”
Offensive tackle Mike Adams has struggled during the first week of camp. Adams, who got bowled over by rookie nose tackle Daniel McCullers on Wednesday, allowed rookie outside linebacker Howard Jones to run right past him in a pass rushing drill. Adams has been alternating practices when it comes to playing left and right tackle, and the third-year man needs to pick up his play.

 

[antdrewjosh]

http://www.Invalid Link - Check SN ...ining-camp-practice-report-day-five-thursday/

 

[TDX27]

I like hearing all of the good updates. Sucks to see Adams appears to continue to get worse. If he doesn't step it up, he may not make the team. Also, love seeing Ben taking the initiative to stay after practice to throw corner routes with a couple WR's. He has truly become the leader of this team.

 

[t-man]

I like hearing all of the good updates. Sucks to see Adams appears to continue to get worse. If he doesn't step it up, he may not make the team. Also, love seeing Ben taking the initiative to stay after practice to throw corner routes with a couple WR's. He has truly become the leader of this team.

That can't be right, just ask Sanders, only the great playoff choke artist Manning does that.

Joe

 

[SteelChip]

Doesn't sound like Adams has figured out his job is to play in the NFL yet.

Offensive tackle Mike Adams has struggled during the first week of camp. Adams, who got bowled over by rookie nose tackle Daniel McCullers on Wednesday, allowed rookie outside linebacker Howard Jones to run right past him in a pass rushing drill. Adams has been alternating practices when it comes to playing left and right tackle, and the third-year man needs to pick up his play.

Sucks to see Adams appears to continue to get worse. If he doesn't step it up, he may not make the team.

I was going to comment that Adams is not doing well but I guess that it's pretty obvious. Besides Wallace and Whimper, they have a couple youngins in Hubbard and Johnson...all makin' Big Mike look expendable.

Anyway he gets a visit from the "Turk" or will they blow this off as post surgery blues and hang on to him ?

 

[bermudasteel]

Mike Adams continues to disappoint us all...

 

[Rod Farva]

Thanks ADJ (and others).....keep 'em coming!

 

[antdrewjosh]

http://m.bleacherreport.com/article...ing-camp-observations-from-thursdays-practice

 

[antdrewjosh]

http://www.Invalid Link - Check SN ...s-improvement-gilbert-adams-still-needs-work/

More on Adams

 

[antdrewjosh]

http://www.Invalid Link - Check SN ...-thursday-practice-stephon-tuitt-mike-tomlin/

 

[antdrewjosh]

http://www.Invalid Link - Check SN ...s-trying-get-good-look-landry-jones-year-two/

Landry Jones update

 

[antdrewjosh]

http://www.Invalid Link - Check SN ...ckers-ryan-shazier-jarvis-jones-speed-assets/

Linebackers update

 

[antdrewjosh]

Wideout Brown receiving much praise at Steelers camp

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Pittsburgh Steelers safety Robert Golden (21) defends as wide receiver Justin Brown (15) can't make a catch during NFL football training camp in Latrobe, Pa., on Wednesday, July 30, 2014 . (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

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By Ron Musselman Times NFL Correspondent | Posted 6 hours ago

LATROBE -- Wide receiver Justin Brown has been labeled the early surprise of Steelers training camp by a number of veteran players.

He isn’t quite sure what all the fuss is about after spending last season on the practice squad.

“I really can’t tell you why things are clicking,” said Brown, who was a sixth-round draft pick in 2013. “Last year, I guess I was thinking way too much. I’d have a good practice and then a not-so-good one. I lacked consistency.This year, having a season of this offense under my belt, I feel much more confident. And I have been much more consistent.”

Brown, 6-foot-3 and 209 pounds, was only able to play one receiver position last year. Now he can play all three positions, which will help his chances of making the 53-man roster.

“He’s my pick for the most improved player since last season,” backup quarterback Bruce Gradkowski said Thursday. “He’s really stepped it up. He’s learned a lot. He’s really playing confident. He’s a big, physical receiver, and he’s just doing the right things and making the plays. He’s doing well.”

Brown, who began his college career at Penn State and transferred to Oklahoma for his final season when the Nittany Lions’ program was hit with NCAA sanctions, likely finds himself in a three-way battle with Rochester’s Derek Moye and Darrius Heyward-Bey for a roster spot.

Antonio Brown is the No. 1 receiver. Veteran Lance Moore, 2013 third-round pick Markus Wheaton and 2014 fourth-rounder Martavis Bryant figure to make the roster.

“I don’t want to get caught up in that game worrying about the numbers,” Brown said. “I’m not even thinking about it. I’m just trying to work hard and get better every day.

“I felt like by the end of last year, I had made a real big leap. Just practicing every day and going against (defensive backs) Cortez (Allen), Ike (Taylor) and Will (Allen) made me better and helped improve my skills.”

Brown and Moye, an undrafted free agent who beat out Brown last season for a roster spot and caught two passes for 20 yards and a touchdown in seven games, played together at Penn State and are good friends.

One huge advantage Brown has over Moye is his ability to play special teams.

“Derek and I just both plan to play hard and whatever happens, happens,” Brown said. “In the end, who does or doesn’t make the roster is not our decision. We can’t control that.”

 

[kev4heels]

Would love to see Brown push to be the #4 WR. He doesn't have the speed but he does have size and good hands.
I think Bryant is going to be the #5 that actually plays when we get near the goal line.

WR corp looks pretty good.

Wideout Brown receiving much praise at Steelers camp

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By Ron Musselman Times NFL Correspondent | Posted 6 hours ago

LATROBE -- Wide receiver Justin Brown has been labeled the early surprise of Steelers training camp by a number of veteran players.

He isn’t quite sure what all the fuss is about after spending last season on the practice squad.

“I really can’t tell you why things are clicking,” said Brown, who was a sixth-round draft pick in 2013. “Last year, I guess I was thinking way too much. I’d have a good practice and then a not-so-good one. I lacked consistency.This year, having a season of this offense under my belt, I feel much more confident. And I have been much more consistent.”

Brown, 6-foot-3 and 209 pounds, was only able to play one receiver position last year. Now he can play all three positions, which will help his chances of making the 53-man roster.

“He’s my pick for the most improved player since last season,” backup quarterback Bruce Gradkowski said Thursday. “He’s really stepped it up. He’s learned a lot. He’s really playing confident. He’s a big, physical receiver, and he’s just doing the right things and making the plays. He’s doing well.”

Brown, who began his college career at Penn State and transferred to Oklahoma for his final season when the Nittany Lions’ program was hit with NCAA sanctions, likely finds himself in a three-way battle with Rochester’s Derek Moye and Darrius Heyward-Bey for a roster spot.

Antonio Brown is the No. 1 receiver. Veteran Lance Moore, 2013 third-round pick Markus Wheaton and 2014 fourth-rounder Martavis Bryant figure to make the roster.

“I don’t want to get caught up in that game worrying about the numbers,” Brown said. “I’m not even thinking about it. I’m just trying to work hard and get better every day.

“I felt like by the end of last year, I had made a real big leap. Just practicing every day and going against (defensive backs) Cortez (Allen), Ike (Taylor) and Will (Allen) made me better and helped improve my skills.”

Brown and Moye, an undrafted free agent who beat out Brown last season for a roster spot and caught two passes for 20 yards and a touchdown in seven games, played together at Penn State and are good friends.

One huge advantage Brown has over Moye is his ability to play special teams.

“Derek and I just both plan to play hard and whatever happens, happens,” Brown said. “In the end, who does or doesn’t make the roster is not our decision. We can’t control that.”