2012 Camp Notes and Nuggets

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Mark Kaboly‏@MarkKaboly_Trib

Brett Keisel on Ben: “I am very impressed on how Ben has grasp this offense ... we are only going to go as far as he can take us.”

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Scott Brown‏@ScottBrown_Trib

2011 Steelers MVP Antonio Brown has Hines Ward's old locker, and he is well aware of the significance of it.

Scott Brown‏@ScottBrown_Trib

Brown "It’s something special. I feel like there’s no other place I want to be but right there.”

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Scott Brown‏@ScottBrown_Trib

E. Sanders said he feels he is 100 percent after having surgery on both feet last offseason.

Scott Brown‏@ScottBrown_Trib

Sanders: “I definitely feel like I have something to prove. I haven’t finished an entire seasons yet...

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Mini Camp - Day 1 Recap

The Steelers kicked off mini camp at the headquarters in the South Side.
http://www.steelers.com/video-and-au...1-c03dc0111f95

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ryan clark‏@RealRClark25
Good times with NBC films photo shoot today!! Can't wait to play! today http://instagr.am/p/LyilxDvWKn/

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Mark Kaboly‏@MarkKaboly_Trib

Ben when asked if due date could conflict with a game:"Possibly, but, as Coach always says, we will cross that bridge when we come to it"

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Will Graves‏@WillGravesAP

Spent time with the always interesting @baron_batch. Says left knee is feeling better. Stronger than before injury. Also: Pro-Hatfield

For anyone who isn't following Baron on Twitter, his commentary during the Hatfields and McCoys was even better than the show.

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Mark Kaboly‏@MarkKaboly_Trib

At least Flacco will beat Roethlisberger at something -- Flacco's first child is due Saturday.

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Mark Kaboly‏@MarkKaboly_Trib

Six years ago today, Ben Roethlisberger almost lost his life in a motorcycle accident.

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Scott Brown‏@ScottBrown_Trib
Tomlin said he is "comfortable" with what he saw from DeCastro and Adams during their first full-squad practices.

Scott Brown‏@ScottBrown_Trib
The two are expected to get some work with the 1st-team offense, but it is too early to read into how many snaps they get with the starters

Scott Brown‏@ScottBrown_Trib
Tomlin: “Right now we’re just trying to get to know them, put them in some uncomfortable situations, see how they respond.”

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Steelers Depot‏@SteelersdepotSteelers have not made the transaction official yet but Katula reportedly was spotted today

Steelers Depot‏@Steelersdepot
Source told me K Danny Hrapmann was released to make room for Matt Katula signing, but this is not confirmed. Stay tuned #steelers

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Mark Kaboly‏@MarkKaboly_Trib

At least Flacco will beat Roethlisberger at something -- Flacco's first child is due Saturday.

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Ben Roethlisberger - 6/13

Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger addresses the media after Wednesday morning's minicamp session.
http://www.steelers.com/video-and-au...4-8404cb32f5a4

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Gerry Dulac‏@gerrydulacSteelers will not rescind or reduce one-year, $2.7 million tender to WR Mike Wallace by Friday, according to team source.

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Will Graves‏@WillGravesAP
Highlight of #Steelers avail this AM: Somebody put a "Coach Hampton" sign over Casey's locker. He's all for it "if they add it to my salary"

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Will Graves‏@WillGravesAPHampton added his focus is being ready Sept. 9. Says his rehab is going well. Doesn't expect to be 100 percent at camp. Doesn't care either

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Will Graves‏@WillGravesAPHampton thinks the new kid Ta'amu is "quiet." Thinks McLendon could "start for a lot of other teams in NFL." #Steelers

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Ken Laird‏@Ken_LairdWith James Farrior gone, the #Steelers D has had Lawrence Timmons calling out the defensive plays this week in the huddle pre-snap

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Ken Laird‏@Ken_Laird
Ike Taylor on Timmons: "Either he’s too loud or he’s too soft. Got to find a happy medium so the offense [wont] know what the hell we doing"

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Ken Laird‏@Ken_Laird
More Ike on calling out D plays: "I think Farrior was the best at it b/c regardless what the situation was during the game he kept it calm"

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Mark Kaboly‏@MarkKaboly_TribJohn Clay sat out PM Steelers practice for what appeared to be a hamstring issue

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Mark Kaboly‏@MarkKaboly_TribDoug Legursky and his wife are expecting a baby, but nobody asked him about what he thinks about being a father.

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Ken Laird‏@Ken_LairdIke on concern about needing a new D captain: "Ppl said the same thing when Joey Porter left. Nobody expected Farrior. Expect the unexpected"

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LB Johnson happy to be a Steeler 26 minutes ago - by Chris Adamski Newly signed LB Brandon Johnson had some good lines Wednesday. An ex-Bengal, his impressions on the Steelers over the years: "That they won more than we did... That's pretty much my only impression." On his role: "I'm kind of married to special teams. It got me in the league, kept me in the league and if I'm going to stay I assume I'm going to have to keep playing it."

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Ken Laird‏@Ken_LairdBut today's best from @Ike_SwagginU "Sometimes, beef is good. Every blue moon we’re going to step out there, ride with the big sharks."

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Hall of Fame inductee Jack Butler attended the Steelers' first minicamp practice...

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MarkKaboly_Trib Keep an eye on #Steelers rookie CB Terry Carter. Coaching staff really high on him.

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Mark Kaboly‏@MarkKaboly_TribLeftwich throws 71 yards today to beat Troy Smith. He said he could throw 80 yards in his younger days

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Camp practice schedule dates announced.

The following is a complete list of practices open to the public during the Steelers’ 2012 training camp:

PRACTICES BEGIN AT 3 P.M. UNLESS NOTED
Friday, July 27 – (helmets and shorts)
Saturday, July 28
Sunday, July 29
Monday, July 30 – Campus closed
Tuesday, July 31
Wednesday, Aug. 1
Thursday, Aug. 2
Friday, Aug. 3 – Night practice at Latrobe Stadium, 7 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 4
Sunday, Aug. 5
Monday, Aug. 6 – Campus closed
Tuesday, Aug. 7
Wednesday, Aug. 8-Friday, Aug. 10 – Campus closed
Saturday, Aug. 11
Sunday, Aug. 12
Monday, Aug. 13 – Campus closed
Tuesday, Aug. 14
Wednesday, Aug. 15
Thursday, Aug. 16
Friday, Aug. 17

http://www.steelers.com/news/article...4-e362bcab7ec8