2012 Camp Notes and Nuggets

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Steelers report to St. Vincent's for the first day of 2012 training camp - July 25, 2012

Mike Bires‏@mikebiresBrett keisel arrived at camp driving a bright orange front-loader tractor/bulldozer ... seriously .. he drove it about 20 miles

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A better look at the "front-loader" Keisel left for the parking valet pic.twitter.com/vl2Enuql

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BigBen7.com‏@_BigBen7Ben checks into camp and is "looking forward to getting on field for first practice of camp and putting Haley's offense to the real test."

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Mark Kaboly‏@MarkKaboly_TribLooks like mike Wallace isn't going to show. According to Emmanuel Sanders he is expecting him to show in "3 or 4" days.

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Ed Bouchette‏@EdBouchetteEmmanuel Sanders will take Wallace's spot at 'X' while he holds out. #steelers

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Mark Kaboly‏@MarkKaboly_TribAm hearing rumblings of a deal getting close with Wallace.

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Chris Adamski‏@BuzzsawPGHKeisel's new t-shirt: "Hunt for VII" #Steelers

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Steelers RReports‏@CBSSportsNFLPITIn the over-the-top arrival dept., Brett Keisel's Kubota front-loading tractor wins hands-down thus far.

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Steelers RReports‏@CBSSportsNFLPITNotes: Max Starks will begin camp on the PUP list. Emmanuel Sanders said he feels remarkably better than at last season's camp open (foot)

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Mike Prisuta‏@DVEMikeJerricho Cotchery on the offensive transition heading into camp: "I'm pretty sure we'll hit the ground running."

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Ed Bouchette‏@EdBouchette#steelers promote Omar Khan. Now Dir of Football & Business Admin. Football added to title

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Mike Bires‏@mikebiresMax starks just checked in ... he said he & rookie Mike Adams are on an even playing field for starting job at left tackle ..

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Max Starks makes his return to St. Vincent pic.twitter.com/cVf9Q5BX

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Steelers RReports‏@CBSSportsNFLPITJ.Cotchery is the rare veteran who LIKES camp:"You get to eat football, breath football, all of that...I just like to talk about football."

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Chris Adamski‏@BuzzsawPGHKeenan Lewis,whose friendship w/Mike Wallace dates to high school,worked out with him "everyday" this summer and said he's "eager" to report

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Chris Adamski‏@BuzzsawPGHJ.Cotchery on M.Wallace:"he's the lead dog so when he comes in, I'm sure they'll be a lotta time set aside for him to get up to speed."

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Ed Bouchette‏@EdBouchette#steelers also promote scout Dan Rooney Jr to Player Pers Coordinator. Listed No. 2 behind Colbert in that department

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Doug Legursky‏@LegurskyIn camp! Pretty smooth transition except for the 15min I was being questioned by cops about my "inaccurate" driving credentials.

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Steelers Depot‏@SteelersdepotVIDEO: Steelers Players Move In http://burgh.us/f5f #steelers

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Mike Prisuta‏@DVEMikeThat's the ugliest hat I ever saw ... But it looks good on Antonio Brown pic.twitter.com/jK5HU9zx

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Steelers RReports‏@CBSSportsNFLPITK.Lewis said he kept M.Wallace abreast on new offense:"That's my brother..I told him a couple tips to make sure he's ready to go."

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Mike Prisuta‏@DVEMikeArt Rooney II during David DeCastro press conference at SVC: "Contrary to popular belief we've always tried to have a good offensive line."

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Charlie Batch


LATROBE HERE I COME . Steeler Nation are you ready!!!

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The 'Burgh Report‏@TheBurghReport#Steelers have suspended all contract talks w/ Wallace until he signs his restricted tender & shows up to workouts. Expect him to fold soon.

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Ken Laird‏@Ken_LairdTomlin: PUP list Harrison, Worilds, Hampton, Cromartie-Smith, Starks, Mendenhall

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Ken Laird‏@Ken_LairdTomlin: "Really pleased, largely, with the group in terms of conditioning test. Impressive work, young and old" #Steelers

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Ken Laird‏@Ken_LairdTomlin: Wallace situation... "unfortunate for him that he's not here... when he shows up, he'll show up"

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Ken Laird‏@Ken_LairdJames Harrison is a knee "just want to make sure he's ready to go before we proceed." Back is OK

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Tomlin says been 10-14 days or so since he talked to Wallace. Wants the player here. #steelers

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Ken Laird‏@Ken_LairdTomlin says positionally at training camp "you might see some surprises, don't read too much into it"

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Steelers Depot‏@SteelersdepotMax close enough to readiness to warrant signing says Tomlin

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Ken Laird‏@Ken_LairdTomlin: "Chris Carter and others excited for the additional work" at OLB w Harrison and Worilds on PUP. Won't bring in any other bodies