Steelers Daily News & Links: Training Camp Is Like Kennywood to Mike Tomlin; Justin Fields a Better Fit Than Russell Wilson?
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? Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said after Sunday’s practice that training camp is like Kennywood to him. Tuesday is the first day in pads.
“It’s just a component of the process,” Tomlin said when asked about how he feels about players putting on the pads this week. “I love every component of this process though. I’m a football lover. I’m a team development lover. Training camp is Kennywood to me.”
? Colin Cowherd of FS1 thinks Justin Fields’ personality is a better fit with the Steelers than Russell Wilson.
"I wonder about the fit in Pittsburgh."
— @ColinCowherd on Russell Wilson vs. Justin Fields pic.twitter.com/lMoVFp4ORp
— Herd w/Colin Cowherd (@TheHerd) July 29, 2024
? Pro Football Talk: The 2,506-page Sunday Ticket trial transcript includes a little news. This year, both coaches will be required to submit to interviews during games. One in the first half, and the other in the second half.
? WPXI: The Steelers helped make a Pittsburgh-area teen’s dreams come true during training camp on Saturday. Cole Walker, 18, who suffers from Sarcoma, thought he was just attending Steelers practice through Make-A-Wish, but the team had a few surprises for him.
After practice, Cole met and chatted with some of his favorite players, including wide receiver George Pickens. Pickens surprised Cole by presenting him with season tickets for this year.
“I feel great, just knowing the challenge that he’s going through,” Pickens said about presenting the season tickets. “You know everybody don’t go through those challenges every day so it’s great to give him season tickets and make his day.”
Cole said he was shocked by getting the season tickets, which has been a lifelong dream for him.
“No I didn’t think I would get the opportunity, but I wished for it and it came true. I was very grateful,” Cole said.
Cole also spoke with Cam Heyward on the sidelines. When Heyward asked how the Steelers would fare on their first game, Cole predicted they will beat the Falcons 35-21.
? Monday marked the 24th anniversary of Dan Rooney’s induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame
On this day in 2000, Daniel M. Rooney was inducted into the @ProFootballHOF. pic.twitter.com/BIteFSm4O6
— Steelers History (@SteelersHistory) July 29, 2024
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