La espera terminó y por fin los Steelers dieron el primer paso en la nueva Temporada NFL 2021: Arrancar el Training Camp. Estas primeras sesiones de entrenamiento nos han servido para ver cuáles serán algunos de los jugadores que pueden tener un rol interesante en el equipo.
Aún falta ver a los jugadores completamente equipados (la primera sesión de entrenamiento de este tipo será el miércoles), sin embargo aquí está lo más destacado de estos primeros días:
Robert Spillane está aprovechando su oportunidad
Con el retiro de Vince Williams, la segunda posición de linebacker interno está disponible y Rob Spillane ha sido uno de los jugadores que más ha brillado en este inicio de Training Camp. En la semana se le preguntó al coach Mike Tomlin si el puesto de titular era para él por de facto, lo cual rechazó.
Sin embargo Spillane ha hecho una de las mejores jugadas defensivas de este inicio de Training Camp, al interceptar un pase con una mano (mostrando grandes cualidades atléticas) y regresando esa entrega de balón para anotación.
"Será una ofensiva similar" Ben Roethlisberger
Una de las historias de este año es ver qué cambios tendrá la ofensiva de Pittsburgh con el nuevo coordinador ofensivo Matt Canada. Durante estos primeros días de entrenamiento hemos visto algunas cosas similares, como pases pantallas, pases cortos y jugadas para que los receptores consigan yardas después de atrapar el balón.
"La ofensiva será similar, aunque está cambiando la terminología, los esquemas de bloqueo y los ajustes previos a la jugada" comentó Big Ben.
La primera pelea del año
Las peleas dentro del Training Camp son algo que no se pueden evitar. El primer enfrentamiento de la temporada se dio entre el tackle ofensivo novato Dan Moore Jr. y el tackle defensivo Isaiah Buggs, lo cual no fue muy bien visto por el coach Tomlin.
"No me interesa entrenar eso, honestamente. Buscamos competir pero hay que mantenerlo profesional. Estamos tratando de armar un equipo de football, no de artes marciales mixtas", comentó.
El primer depth chart
El sábado se publicó de manera oficial el primer depth chart del equipo, el cual puedes ver haciendo click aquí.
Algunos detalles que me llamaron la atención:
- J.C. Hassenauer es el centro titular y el suplente es el novato Kendrick Green.
- Najee Harris ya es el corredor titular del equipo.
- Tanto Alex Highsmith como Robert Spillane forman parte del cuerpo de linebackers de primer equipo.
- Antoine Brooks Jr. empezó como el corner nickel titular.
Esta es la recapitulación de la primera semana de Training Camp de los Steelers.
Take a look at the Steelers training and preparing for the 2021 season at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) trains at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Sunday, July 25, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
The Pittsburgh Steelers train at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Sunday, July 25, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (22) trains at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Sunday, July 25, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Calvin Bundage (33) trains at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Sunday, July 25, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Devin Bush (55) trains at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Sunday, July 25, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool (11) trains at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Sunday, July 25, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Isaiahh Loudermilk (92) trains at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Sunday, July 25, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Cassius Marsh (49) trains at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Sunday, July 25, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Devin Bush (55) trains at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Sunday, July 25, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Melvin Ingram III (8) trains at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Sunday, July 25, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ulysees Gilbert III (54) trains at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Sunday, July 25, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Tegray Scales (40) trains at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Sunday, July 25, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Cassius Marsh (49) trains at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Sunday, July 25, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Stephon Tuitt (91) trains at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Sunday, July 25, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Buddy Johnson (51) trains at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Sunday, July 25, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith (56) trains at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Sunday, July 25, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin trains at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Sunday, July 25, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) trains at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Sunday, July 25, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Marcus Allen (27) trains at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Sunday, July 25, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Robert Spillane (41) trains at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Sunday, July 25, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool (11) trains at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Sunday, July 25, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Robert Spillane (41) trains at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Sunday, July 25, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (19) trains at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Sunday, July 25, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Marcus Allen (27) trains at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Sunday, July 25, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Calvin Bundage (33) trains at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Sunday, July 25, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Calvin Bundage (33) trains at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Sunday, July 25, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Cody White (15) trains at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Sunday, July 25, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
The Pittsburgh Steelers train at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Sunday, July 25, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Eric Ebron (85) trains at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Sunday, July 25, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Eric Ebron (85) trains at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Sunday, July 25, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson (18) trains at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Sunday, July 25, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Benny Snell Jr. (24) trains at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Sunday, July 25, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph (2) and Pittsburgh Steelers running back Anthony McFarland Jr. (26) train at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Sunday, July 25, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) and Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (22) train at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Sunday, July 25, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph (2) trains at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Sunday, July 25, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin trains at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Sunday, July 25, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins (3) trains at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Sunday, July 25, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud (14) trains at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Sunday, July 25, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver James Washington (13) trains at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Sunday, July 25, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Anthony McFarland Jr. (26) trains at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Sunday, July 25, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers guard Trai Turner (51) trains at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Sunday, July 25, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool (11) trains at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Sunday, July 25, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool (11) trains at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Sunday, July 25, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Eric Ebron (85) and Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (22) train at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Sunday, July 25, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Eric Ebron (85) trains at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Sunday, July 25, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Antoine Brooks Jr. (25) trains at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Sunday, July 25, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth (88) trains at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Sunday, July 25, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud (14) trains at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Sunday, July 25, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers center Kendrick Green (53) trains at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Sunday, July 25, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Kevin Rader (87) trains at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Sunday, July 25, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins (3) trains at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Sunday, July 25, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) trains at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Sunday, July 25, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Melvin Ingram (8) trains at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Sunday, July 25, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman B.J. Finney (67) trains at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Sunday, July 25, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool (11) trains at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Sunday, July 25, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers Special Team Coordinator Danny Smith and Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) train at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Sunday, July 25, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joe Haden (23) trains at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Sunday, July 25, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Anthony Johnson (83) trains at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Sunday, July 25, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Terrell Edmunds (34) trains at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Sunday, July 25, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin trains at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Sunday, July 25, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Terrell Edmunds (34) trains at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Sunday, July 25, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joe Haden (23) trains at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Sunday, July 25, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin and Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) train at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Sunday, July 25, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) and Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) train at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Sunday, July 25, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
The Pittsburgh Steelers train at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Sunday, July 25, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Zach Gentry (81), Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth (88) and Pittsburgh Steelers Tight End Coach Alfredo Roberts train at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Sunday, July 25, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) trains at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Sunday, July 25, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers long snapper Kameron Canaday (57) trains at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Sunday, July 25, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Eric Ebron (85) trains at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during the 2021 Steelers Camp, Sunday, July 25, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
