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08-13-2012, 05:36 AM
TribLive
By Ralph N. Paulk
August 13, 2012
Toney Clemons, a relatively unheralded seventh-round pick from Colorado, understands he must deliver when given a chance before the Steelers trim their roster.
The Valley High School graduate has to be nothing short of spectacular in practice and exhibition games. There’s hardly room to err, considering the depth at receiver — even with Mike Wallace embroiled in a contract dispute.
Although the odds seemingly are against him, Clemons and rookie Marquis Maze are likely to be given ample opportunities against Indianapolis on Sunday to impress offensive coordinator Todd Haley and receivers coach Scottie Montgomery.
Clemons came away without a catch in his first NFL action Thursday at Philadelphia. However, he was solid on special teams.
“It was surreal but at the same time exciting,” Clemons said. “It was competitive and fun, yet a dream come true. It solidified all the hard work I’ve put in over the years.
“It wasn’t like college. It was a much faster pace. It was the highest level of intensity. It was certainly a learning experience.”
Clemons will have to work even harder to earn a roster spot alongside Antonio Brown, Emmanuel Sanders and Jerricho Cotchery. The Steelers have deep threats in Brown and Wallace, possession receivers in Cotchery and tight end Heath Miller.
Read More: http://triblive.com/sports/steelers/2384335-85/clemons-steelers-catch-receivers-special-teams-chance-hoping-level-lot
By Ralph N. Paulk
August 13, 2012
Toney Clemons, a relatively unheralded seventh-round pick from Colorado, understands he must deliver when given a chance before the Steelers trim their roster.
The Valley High School graduate has to be nothing short of spectacular in practice and exhibition games. There’s hardly room to err, considering the depth at receiver — even with Mike Wallace embroiled in a contract dispute.
Although the odds seemingly are against him, Clemons and rookie Marquis Maze are likely to be given ample opportunities against Indianapolis on Sunday to impress offensive coordinator Todd Haley and receivers coach Scottie Montgomery.
Clemons came away without a catch in his first NFL action Thursday at Philadelphia. However, he was solid on special teams.
“It was surreal but at the same time exciting,” Clemons said. “It was competitive and fun, yet a dream come true. It solidified all the hard work I’ve put in over the years.
“It wasn’t like college. It was a much faster pace. It was the highest level of intensity. It was certainly a learning experience.”
Clemons will have to work even harder to earn a roster spot alongside Antonio Brown, Emmanuel Sanders and Jerricho Cotchery. The Steelers have deep threats in Brown and Wallace, possession receivers in Cotchery and tight end Heath Miller.
Read More: http://triblive.com/sports/steelers/2384335-85/clemons-steelers-catch-receivers-special-teams-chance-hoping-level-lot