DSG June 14th – Minicamp Begins!
In case you missed it, here’s the Daily Steelers Grind for June 14th, 2017, highlighting some of the best Pittsburgh Steelers and NFL content out there.
Bell still not there
As a player yet to sign his franchise tender, Steelers RB Le'Veon Bell is not allowed to attend Pittsburgh's mandatory minicamp this week.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) June 13, 2017
Pitta’s replacement?
TE Benjamin Watson returned to practice today after working his way back from a torn Achilles.
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) June 13, 2017
Unlike Bell…
Alejandro Villanueva is at Steelers minicamp although he remains unsigned.
— Joe Rutter (@tribjoerutter) June 13, 2017
Legendary
Steelers kicker Chris Boswell explains how he got kicked out of PPG Paints Arena for Game 5 of the Stanley Cup finals. pic.twitter.com/YCX8QI7QUE
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) June 13, 2017
This is commitment
#Steelers LT Al Villanueva says he's here out of "respect" for Coach Mike Munchak, wants to show he's committed to getting better.
— Aditi Kinkhabwala (@AKinkhabwala) June 13, 2017
Going to fit right in
Watt:"Every now & then I’ll get out of the hotel & just take drives…especially coming thru the tunnel & seeing how gorgeous this city is."
— Chris Adamski (@C_AdamskiTrib) June 13, 2017
First day in the books
https://twitter.com/steelers/status/874707124802146304
Interesting…
#Steelers DL Stephon Tuitt was not present at mandatory minicamp practice today, Tyson Alualu confirmed. Tuitt seeking long term deal.
— Chris Mueller (@bychrismueller) June 13, 2017
More interesting…
Tuitt was present at OTAs last week, however, but he did not participate. His absence could be injury related. https://t.co/DkfaxiVl39
— Chris Mueller (@bychrismueller) June 13, 2017
Alualu almost ready
Tyson Alualu practed for the first time this spring, he said, felt 100 percent.
— Jacob Klinger (@Jacob_Klinger_) June 13, 2017
Tyson Alualu (calf) said he “for sure” will be at full health for the opening of training camp July 27.
— Chris Adamski (@C_AdamskiTrib) June 13, 2017
What a career
Steelers receivers coach Richard Mann (Aliquippa) confirms that this will be his last season. The 70-yo has been in NFL last 33 years.
— Chris Bradford (@PghBradford) June 13, 2017
We were onto something last week maybe…
Tyler Matakevich confirmed he repped with the first team defense at ILB today in place of Ryan Shazier, who sat out practice. #Steelers
— Chris Mueller (@bychrismueller) June 13, 2017
Agree with Coach T
Mike Tomlin says a waste of his energy to think about anyone not at camp. As for LT Al Villanueva being here w/out contract: "I'm glad."
— Aditi Kinkhabwala (@AKinkhabwala) June 13, 2017
Mike Tomlin says he has no feelings on Le'Veon Bell's absence. I ask: Are you really indifferent? He says: "I really am." #Steelers
— Aditi Kinkhabwala (@AKinkhabwala) June 13, 2017
