Motivation in camp ?

**BlitzburghRockCity** · 08-08-2006, 01:46 AM

All the reports so far from camp seem to indicate that the team is pretty inconsistent at this point. Cowher mentions in just about every article about doing drills over and over, repeating them, players dragging, and practices just generally not as crisp as usual.

Now I know that it's only the first week of camp and players are still getting used to the rigors of 2 a days and training camp life so I look forward to better reports as the month moves along.

**Steelersfan** · 08-08-2006, 02:35 AM

I wouldn't look too much into it yet. I'm sure Bill has a good handle on what is going on and will work to fix any problems. I do like the way our D seems to have been playing so far. Most of the stuff I have read is in regards to the offense and that could have something to do with our D playing so well. We will see soon with the preseason games coming up!

**BlitzburghRockCity** · 08-08-2006, 02:40 AM

That brings up a nice point, our defense always plays with a chip on their shoulder and this year is no different. I did read today that the offense was able to do some good things in practice today,specifically in the goal line drills as they decide who's gonna take Jerome's place. Duce was actually able to get some carries in and Ben was on the money with 3 TD tosses to Cedric in the red zone.

**Steelersfan** · 08-08-2006, 02:45 AM

That's the thing in practice. If the offense does well it makes the D look bad. Or if the defense does well the O looks bad. I will wait and see how we do against another team before I get too concerned about either.

**BlitzburghRockCity** · 08-08-2006, 02:48 AM

Ben is wearing a bright neon green cap on his head to help make sure the defense knows where he is too. Smart move cuz you know our practices and drills can get pretty spirited and there's usually atleast a couple fights during camp among the players on the bubble or those just trying to make a statement.

**Steelersfan** · 08-08-2006, 02:50 AM

Hmmm, that is true. I haven't heard of too many fights yet this year. Not sure if that is a good sign or bad sign......lol

**SteelCityMan786** · 08-08-2006, 10:17 AM

I treat that as a good sign Steelersfan. It's a sign the team hasn't had any break downs yet and are caring more about what is going on on the field not about just themselves.

**BlitzburghRockCity** · 08-08-2006, 06:11 PM

As camp heats up in the coming weeks and the cut deadlines start looming its going to get more intense and tempers will flare. It will be interesting to see who's involved.

**SteelCityMan786** · 08-08-2006, 08:35 PM

yep the cut to 65 is coming up after the 3rd pre-season game.

**BlitzburghRockCity** · 08-09-2006, 07:21 AM

I like seeing some heated battles and a few fights..it shows the players care, that they are intense, focused, and are working hard to try and nail down a roster spot. Normally they blow over pretty quick, but having some spark & fire like that in camp isnt a bad thing, IMO.