Steelers going back-to-back padded training camp practices
According to Steelers HC Mike McCarthy, the team plans to practice in pads the next two days, if the weather permits.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are set to begin back-to-back padded training camp practices this week, following a strong preseason win. However, rain can often force the team indoors and away from pads at inconvenient times, a common challenge at their training camp location at Saint Vincent. Head coach Mike McCarthy has introduced significant changes to the team's training camp routine.
Unlike previous practices that included live tackling, McCarthy's approach focuses on data, analytics, and meticulous attention to detail. While players have noted his practices as uneventful, the results on the field seem to suggest otherwise. During Thursday's preseason game, the Steelers' offense, particularly the passing game, displayed impressive explosiveness and efficiency, regardless of which players were on the field.
The team's next match-up is scheduled for Friday, August 21, against the New York Jets in their Week Two preseason contest.
Written by urgent.news from Yahoo Sports's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
