stillers4me
05-05-2012, 07:53 AM
When Wes Lyons weighed in at 255 pounds after the Steelers re-signed him in January, that was all Mike Tomlin needed to see.
The Steelers moved the 6-foot-9 Woodland Hills graduate from receiver to tight end — a position he never played in high school or college at West Virginia.
“Whatever they want me to do, I am willing,” Lyons said following the first day of rookie minicamp Friday, where players who have never been on an NFL roster are allowed to participate.
Lyons, who said he is now 260 pounds, spent training camp last year with the Steelers and played sparingly during the preseason before being cut.
Now he could provide a unique weapon for the Steelers if he can improve his blocking...........
read more @ http://triblive.com/sports/steelers/1292919-85/steelers-round-lyons-amu-lindsey-answered-david-pick-rookie-signed
The Steelers moved the 6-foot-9 Woodland Hills graduate from receiver to tight end — a position he never played in high school or college at West Virginia.
“Whatever they want me to do, I am willing,” Lyons said following the first day of rookie minicamp Friday, where players who have never been on an NFL roster are allowed to participate.
Lyons, who said he is now 260 pounds, spent training camp last year with the Steelers and played sparingly during the preseason before being cut.
Now he could provide a unique weapon for the Steelers if he can improve his blocking...........
read more @ http://triblive.com/sports/steelers/1292919-85/steelers-round-lyons-amu-lindsey-answered-david-pick-rookie-signed