The Wait For Smith-Schuster Worthwhile

[stillers4me]

Well, that was worth the wait. After JuJu Smith-Schuster had missed most of training camp with an ankle injury, the receiver returned to steal the show during his first padded practice, making several outstanding catches and putting on a clinic in the one-on-one blocking drills.

“I’m getting closer to 100 percent,” Smith-Schuster said. “Obviously the first day back, I’m still kind of sore, hopefully by tomorrow or the next day I’ll feel good. Feels good to be back out here in pads running around with the guys.”

Smith-Schuster looked like a veteran on several plays, running excellent routes in individual period, before standing out several times in the team sessions. His most impressive catch was a highlight reel grab along the sideline, in which Smith-Schuster swiveled his body around on a back shoulder throw and snagged the ball away from his frame while dragging his feet inbounds..........

read more @ http://scout.com/nfl/steelers/Articl...rns--105747151

[BlackAndGold]

Hoping to see him in the slot with Brown and Bryant outside. Could be deadly.

[AtlantaDan]

Comes across as someone with the attitude coaches want - the anti-Bryant

JuJu Smith-Schuster, the Steelers’ No. 2 pick, made several outstanding catches in his first day practicing in pads, including a diving two-handed grab on the sidelines.

But what excited him was being able to tutored Wednesday by the Steelers’ all-time receiving leader, Hines Ward, who was at camp helping with the wideouts. It was especially curious because the Steelers receivers were doing blocking drills — Ward’s specialty — during practice.

After practice, Ward ran with Smith-Schuster and talked.

“I was asking him about what he did to get to this level and how he was able to be one of the greatest guys to come through this organization,” Smith-Schuster said. “It’s super valuable. You take a guy like that, you keep picking at his ear and his brain — what can I do"

http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/s...s/201708020210

[teegre]

Comes across as someone with the attitude coaches want - the anti-Bryant

Indeed.
The comparisons between JuJu ("Bee") and Hines Ward are legitimate.

[Dwinsgames]

Indeed.
The comparisons between JuJu ("Bee") and Hines Ward are legitimate.

its what I have been saying all along , most times to deaf ears but saying it none the less .

can not wait to watch his career develop , he is a guy you want to cheer for

[teegre]

its what I have been saying all along , most times to deaf ears but saying it none the less .

can not wait to watch his career develop , he is a guy you want to cheer for

[DesertSteel]

Great draft pick.

[DesertSteel]

Comparisons to Hines are valid, but I see him as more of a Anquan Boldin type receiver.

[tube517]

Comparisons to Hines are valid, but I see him as more of a Anquan Boldin type receiver.

If he can get Hines Ward or Anquan Boldin type numbers, that is what I want to see. Give me the numbers and production of either one.



I'm expecting these signs on game day

[DesertSteel]

If he can get Hines Ward or Anquan Boldin type numbers, that is what I want to see. Give me the numbers and production of either one.



I'm expecting these signs on game day

Yeah I'll take 1,000 catches and 10,000 yards!

[Born2Steel]

On draft day, "Who did we just pick in round 2?!"

After his 1st padded practice, "Awesome 2nd round pick!"

Damn! I love being a fan.

[st33lersguy]

Dude looks like he's tough as nails with a high work ethic. Can't complain

[fansince'76]

Indeed.
The comparisons between JuJu ("Bee") and Hines Ward are legitimate.

He sounds like he may have more natural physical ability than Hines to boot.

[lipps83]

He sounds like he may have more natural physical ability than Hines to boot.

JuJu is Hines Ward with 2 ACL's.

[polamalubeast]

[86WARD]

Bryant's work ethic and attitude isn't what's bad. He's just dumb.

[DesertSteel]

Bryant's work ethic and attitude isn't what's bad. He's just dumb.

He said that he couldn't do a pushup - after being in the NFL for 2 years!

[st33lersguy]

Is it me or does it seem that Hines now weighs more than Faneca?

[polamalubeast]

[43Hitman]

We do one thing well that's for sure and that's picking wide receivers. I would say that we have an embarrassment of riches at that position. Brown and Bryant outside with Juju and Rogers inside. Bell in the backfield, could motion him out with Juju or Rodgers...GTFOH! Good luck stopping that.

[polamalubeast]

[BlackAndGold]

Doesn't hurt when you also embrace the city, he instantly started to root for the Pens after he was drafted.

Definitely can see him being a long time Steeler, and retire in the B&G.