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I would NOT recommend Flawless Painting. We had them do the exterior of our house a few years and we thought they did a pretty good job. So we just used them to do the interior of our condo and it was awful!!! Scott, the owner, claimed they would not spray the walls inside the condo and would be sure to cover the floors, appliances and counters in the bathrooms and kitchen (condo was empty and carpet had been ripped out... new flooring was not installed yet). They did a horrible job painting, sprayed the walls (despite what Scott said) and left spray and paint drops all over our tile floors, tubs & counters.... and to make it worse, they didn't clean up. When I contacted Scott about their shotty, unprofessional work, he said he would have someone come out the next day to make it right. Scott, himself, never bothered to come by once to assess the situation for himself. The crew who "came to make it right" were just as bad in their ability to paint. This company left hours of work for us to clean up their mess. And not to mention, their paint job and trim work was still horrible. Also, they charge more than most companies... NOT WORTH IT!! We paid a lot to have "professionals" paint our condo, and it looks like an amateur did the job. I will NEVER use them again and I would NOT recommend them to anyone. Flawless Painting is far from "flawless"!!... Beyond disappointed! 😡
Project Details
Interior painting for walls, trim work and doors in 950 sq. ft. condo.
Area Atlanta, GA
Cost $1,000 - $2,999
Date July 2017
Posted: 7/20/2017 • Link to this review
Reviews: 1
Flawless Painting was contracted to paint our kitchen cabinets. The work was nothing short of poor workmanship. The owner, Scott Csaszar told me it would be a 4-5 day job. They began on a Friday and tried to tell us they were done on Saturday afternoon. The quote included replacing the hardware with new hardware that I was to provide. The workers that were here said they would leave touch up paint and we could install the hardware ourselves. The paint job was terrible. I called Scott and he sent his crew back out on that Monday for touch up work. (They were supposed to prime and spray two coats.) There is no way that they painted two coats because you could still see the wood through the paint when they were done on Monday. They also installed the hardware and it was not level on most of the drawers. I called Scott again and sent him a picture of his crew's work. I asked for him to come and see it for himself. He did come out for about 15 minutes and saw the issues. He told his 'lead' on the crew what all needed to be done, they worked on the 'touch ups' the entire day. They had to re-spray the cabinet doors and drawers, remove the hardware and ensure it was level, etc. It is worse now than it was. I sent more pictures to Scott and he credited $500 for "misc items" because he KNOWS how bad it is. I would never recommend his company! I've tried calling Scott, texting and leaving messages for Scott requesting a refund and no response.
Project Details
Flawless Painting, LLC was supposed to paint our kithen cabinets, remove and replace with new hardware.
Area Carrollton, GA
Cost $1,000 - $2,999
Date February 2017
Posted: 2/23/2017 • Link to this review
We had Flawless Painting paint the exterior of our home, including reglazing windows and paint our deck. Flawless was hired as the sub-contractor by our general contractor. The glazing around all of the windows turned black shortly afterwards because the windows weren't primed, the glazing wasn't allowed to cure properly, and cheap/incorrect paint was used. The paint on the deck soon began to peel everywhere, again because the deck wasn't primed and cheap/incorrect paint was used. My general contractor contacted Scott and pretty much forced Scott to send out two illegals (I've only ever seen illegals working for Scott) to fix the windows. They came and I saw that they were preparing to "repair" much of the bad glazing with silicone caulking, which would ruin the windows. I asked the workers about it and they told me "That's what Scott told us to do." Both openly said that using caulking was the wrong thing to do. As for the peeling deck, Scott would not fix what his people caused. Ultimately Scott made up some crazy excuses to try to get out of doing the work correctly and told his two illegals to leave and not finish the repairs. CAUTION - DO NOT TRUST SCOTT TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF YOUR SHOES AS HE'S A DISHONEST LIAR AND A THIEF.
Project Details
Area Marietta, GA
Cost $10,000 - $14,999
Date August 2014
Posted: 6/03/2016 • Link to this review
We hired Alex to paint a few rooms and were very happy with the result. The painters were all friendly and respectful and worked overtime several days to get the job done. Would definitely recommend you contact Alex for a professional and efficient painting experience!
Posted: 11/26/2014 • Last edited: 11/30/2014 • Link to this review
I decided to have my home painted for a last minute evening event. A friend suggested Flawless painting in Marietta. I met with the Owner immediately off the top he was quick to respond to the short notice, professional, and quite funny with his outgoing personality. He priced out the 2 rooms I was considering and gave me the time frame for the job. I was extremely impressed. I have an over 8,000 square ft home. I not only painted those 2 rooms but have now completed the entire refresh of interior and exterior. His crew was fantastic. Only encountered a small issue with one of the sub painters and Alex was the first man on the site and he personally fixed it himself. It wasn't a major thing but , WOW for that type of service.. Great company and great service.. My home looks fantastic.. Beyond a great deal for both the money and the service...
Posted: 11/11/2014 • Last edited: 11/12/2014 • Link to this review
We're very thankful for the referrals of satisfied customers. We appreciate not only the recommendation of your friend, but also the trust you placed in us to paint your house. Reading reviews like the one you've written puts a smile on all of our faces. We will make sure that Alex and the rest of the crew hear about the great job they did on such a short notice. Please keep us in mind for any future projects!
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We hired Alex and Flawless Painting to do a very large painting job for us. He reassured us that it would be done thoroughly and in a professional manner. Well, it was far from professional or flawless! The painters could not paint a straight line, trim paint was painted over the trim onto the walls and wall paint onto the trim. Corners were literally not painted and they painted right onto my wood floors and stone fireplace. Doors, sections of trim and walls, and above the cabinets were not even painted. My bathroom sink was completely ruined as the painters used it as the cleanup station and dripped paint onto the cabinet below. Paint splatters cover my walls, floors and steps.The contractors placed a lien against my house before the job was ever finished and the owner, Alex, demanded full payment regardless of the damage done. He accepted zero responsibility for the damage done to our home and in turned blocked our calls for a full week while we were trying to resolve this. We have spent $1000s on legal fees that they brought on us. And to boot, the owner showed up with a bottle of wine on which should have been the last day of work. I thought it was a gift until he asked for an opener and a glass and proceeded to drink the bottle. I was speechless! This is the most unprofessional, incompetent company we've ever experienced!
Posted: 11/06/2014 • Link to this review
We recently hired "Flawless" to paint our living room from the tradition dark stained wood panels to a bright cream color with an accent color for the trims. The owner Scott promised flawless results and gave instructions to his foreman with us present. A two person crew came sans the foreman the next day to prime and prepare the room. The foreman came on the 2nd day with another painter to pick up where the other guys left off. And then again they were replace by the 1st crew the day after. We noticed right away that the work they were doing started to show signs of poor workmanship as a result of this inconsistency and carelessness. For example, they would paint over the dirt and dust left on the surfaces without cleaning them up first. We contacted Scott in the morning of the 3rd day wanting him to come check the work before another work day started. He said he was "out of town" and couldn't come. And so the shoddy work continued. In a nutshell, in an attempt to stop this project from turning into a total disaster, we had to constantly check on the progress and were embarrassed and exhausted to tell, repeatedly, the painters to fix the problems as they occurred. Even so, their work turned out sub par at its best. A three-day job turned into a full week and Scott the owner only begrudgingly agreed to a final walk through after we refused to pay! The foreman came for a final touch-up the next day as if to put band-aids on a terminally ill. What a nightmare!
Posted: 6/24/2013 • Last edited: 7/24/2013 • Link to this review
As the owner of Flawless Painting, I take a complaint like this very seriously. I sincerely regret that the customer is unhappy with their recent painting project. At the completion of the project, the customer expressed to me how pleased and appreciative they were of our work and the final results. When a customer has an issue following a project, they will contact us to request a follow-up visit to discuss and resolve it. To my knowledge, this customer has never contacted or called us to discuss their issue. This project required painting their stain grade wainscoting/trim in their living room. We carefully explained; when paint is applied to stain grade wood, that the grain and any imperfections will still be visible and will not be a picture perfect finish. The customer said they completely understood and agreed to our final proposal. I explained the project would take approx. 3-4 days. We never promise a deadline due to the fact that there may be customer changes/repairs that become evident once the home is being prepped. The customer originally specified a blue metallic paint, which she supplied. When she saw the wall painted, she didn't like the color once she saw it applied. She asked us to change it to a light blue, non-metallic paint, which we gladly did. We repainted and I even discounted the cost to repaint it for her. Upon prepping the room, our crew found wood rot under a palladium window which required additional repairs for replacing the damaged trim. We kept her informed daily of any changes & submitted a detailed list and pricing for her final approval before completing the additional work.
When the customer contacted me regarding her concerns for the project I was unfortunately out of town. In no way, did I perceive that I was being coerced to meet with her based on a threat of non-payment. On the contrary, once I returned to Atlanta, I re-arranged my schedule to meet with her immediately. I even told her to not give me the final payment until we completed her "punch out" list and was completely satisfied with the final results.On arrival, I carefully noted all of her concerns and I returned the following morning at 9:30 am, as promised, with a crew to touch-up the areas she had addressed. I even found additional areas that we touched-up as well. I scheduled two of our painters to complete the work that same day. She expressed how pleased and appreciative she was with the final results and wrote us a check. In no way, was I or my crew under the impression that she was unhappy or displeased which is why this complaint is so troubling. If you check our references, web site and history with the BBB, you will find that we are a company of integrity and take extreme pride in providing high quality, custom painting for thousands of home owners and businesses in metropolitan Atlanta for over 13 years. We realize that pleasing everyone 100% of the time may be difficult but this is our intention 100% of the time.
Scott Csaszar, CEO
These guys are great painters. Owner Scott and work supervisor Sergio were both great to work with. Everything got done in the timeframe as well. Efficient and good paint work. Very polite, honest people. Great to deal with. I will be calling them for my next project. C.A.S.
Posted: 3/16/2013 • Link to this review
Contractors painted the entire exterior of our old house, both stucco and wood trim. The trim was in pretty bad shape and required many repairs. They did a fabulous job. We are so pleased with the way everything turned out. They did extremely meticulous prep for the whole house. Our house looks beautiful now. I would recommend them very highly.
Posted: 11/23/2011 • Link to this review
After getting quotes from several painting companies, I chose Flawless not because they were the low bidder but because of the precision of their estimate and the excellent pre-project attention Ben, the owner, paid to my questions and concerns. I had absolutely no regrets throughout the five-day job at the end of September. (I've been remiss in not posting this review sooner.) Omar and Oscar worked tirelessly and neatly for the first three days, replacing many cedar boards and doing caulking and sealing. Before leaving every evening, they did a spotless cleanup. The staining of the house took another day, and on the final day they painted the trim. When finished, they labeled the leftover cans and left my property broom clean. Each day, Ben came to make sure all was being done to my satisfaction. The next day, I noticed a couple of minor items that needed attention, and Omar came to take care of them. My house now looks brand new. I cannot recommend Flawless Painting more highly. They live up to their name in both performance and service.
Posted: 11/10/2011 • Link to this review
Had Chimney repaired and repainted on my very steep roof. Humberto and assistant did an excellent job with the project it looks perfect. Scott and Stuart are first class!
Posted: 7/21/2011 • Link to this review
Reviews: 1
I was so nervous to go with a company I had no first-hand knowledge of, but taking a leap of faith with Flawless was definately the right decision. Stuart was our contact man, and he spent a ton of time with us - in person (which no other company I contacted even suggested doing) to answer questions before, during, and after painting the exterior of our house. Omar and the crew were fabulous - very friendly AND professional, and the end result looks even better than I had anticipated! I highly recommend this company. Thanks, Flawless!
Posted: 6/23/2011 • Link to this review
We hired Flawless Painting to paint the exterior of our home and our arbor. The team was professional and did a fantastic job. The prep work they do ahead of time is great and the paint job was perfect. We are very pleased with the results and highly recommend the company.
Posted: 5/26/2011 • Link to this review
Reviews: 2
We are currently having our house painted by Flawless and I am so impressed! They price was reasonable and their attention to detail has been superb. Thanks to Ben and his crew for taking such good care of us! Woodvale, Alpharetta GA
Posted: 4/17/2011 • Link to this review
Reviews: 8
I am not impressed. They "borrowed" tools from my husband without asking (they did apologize but still...). I found a can of sampler paint that they used in the powder room which clearly states it's not to be used for painting (because it needs to be sealed). As the week wore on they got sloppy - they stopped wearing shoe covers like I'd asked and now my carpets need to be cleaned again. One guy tracked sheet rock mud through the kitchen and dining area. I found a wet roller on the carpet downstairs. They washed the brushes out in the laundry sink - I had requested they all be rinsed outside. There were areas that clearly needed to be sanded or mudded that they just painted over. If Omar was the only one painting then I think the job would have been flawless - he's very good at what he does. I can't say the same for the other guys. The clencher for us was that Scott never followed up after the job was "done". He didn't come inspect the guys work or even collect payment - we gave it to Omar. The whole experience left us feeling sorry that we'd hired them. I used a different painter to paint our other house and wish I'd used him for this house. C'est la vie.
Posted: 4/16/2011 • Link to this review
As the owner of Flawless Painting, it is very disappointing when we receive a review like this. For over ten years, we have been servicing homes and businesses in North Atlanta, and we pride ourselves on exceeding our customer's expectations. I certainly want to extend my sincere apology for your experience however your account is not entirely fair. One of our crew members borrowed a tool without asking; they personally owned up to it, returned it and apologized. It was an honest mistake; not a malicious one. I remember our conversation regarding the shoe covers and it was resolved immediately. This is the first I learned of your carpets requiring cleaning, brush cleaning, tracking sheet rock mud or painting preparation concerns. If a home owner has a problem, we ask you to simply speak with the Crew Leader or you can call me, personally, at any time to resolve any questions or problems you may have. It is impossible for me to resolve a situation, if I do not know about it.
We have the privilege and responsibility of painting hundreds and hundreds of homes in Atlanta each year; unfortunately it is humanly impossible for me to physically follow-up at the end of each project, that is part of the responsibility of our crew leaders including the final inspection, scheduling any additional touch-ups including payment collection. We didn't and generally don't require any deposits or partial payments for residential projects and this is how we do business; which we discussed before the project began.
You also requested us to do some additional touch-ups on the same day you called. We went out of our way to accommodate your schedule and we came out in less than a half day's notice which is not standard company policy. Hopefully, we will have another opportunity in the future to service your painting needs.
Scott Csaszar, President/Owner
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DevOps brings new challenges to the professional IT project manager, particularly in avoiding a DevOps disaster project (DisPro). Thankfully, DisPro early warning signs remain constant and clear, so the DevOps project manager can learn them and have a good expectation of a successful project. Dr Stephen Castell, Chairman, CASTELL Consulting, explains how to recognise the signature of an IT disaster project.
DevOps, the coalescence of agile systems administration and operations with development resources and staff, throughout all stages of the software production life cycle, is a reflection of how important operations has become in an increasingly 'everything-as-a-service' IT world. DevOps, which relies on a team-based approach to delivering software and services, looks like a significant departure from earlier methods, and integrating DevOps into your organisation's IT delivery may prove critical to ensuring continued project management success.
As a computer software expert witness I spent much of a whole year investigating why a major IT outsourcing deal broke down and gave rise to the largest software contract dispute to come to the English High Court. At the heart of the dispute was a failed software development and implementation project, within the context of a major outsourcing agreement.
That agreement was effectively for DevOps service delivery, with the software development project being the key to managing and performing that delivery. It entailed the building of one new, single complex system, priced in the tens of millions of pounds, intended to replace many legacy systems. The outsourcing arrangement was to stretch over ten years; when it broke down, it gave rise to a legal action for recovery in excess of £200m.
The irony is that the agile systems administration 'Ops' part of the outsourcing deal was going well. But everything got bogged down in the software development phase; and, because the software implementation project was tied into the main contract, when the software development 'went DisPro', the entire DevOps outsourcing deal was canned.
There are clear lessons to be learnt from my expert investigations on this and many other IT disputes and litigation over DISPROs during the past 25 years. Here are a few brief bullet points of advice, towards better legal contracting for professional quality assurance of, and corporate investment in, major DevOps projects.
The DevOps project manager needs to develop an attitude and awareness which constantly asks the (unpalatable) questions: 'If this DevOps software design/ construction / implementation job / project were terminated today (whether I wish for that to happen or not), and a court were asked to make a judgment as to the quality of the software development and project management procedures and deliverables which are in progress (in accordance with the contract with which all parties are supposed to be complying, and whether the job / project / work is currently completed or not) what would that court's decision be likely to be?'
'What technical or other evidence could and should there be readily available to assist the court in making its determination; and how should easily-understood analyses of and arguments based on that evidence be presented which would inevitably lead to a compelling (because objectively justifiable) conclusion in favour of the decision I genuinely believe is the correct one the court ought to reach?'.
What would the draft answers be, right now, for your DevOps project(s)...?
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I'm primarily a WWII era rifle collector who wants to buy his first AR and needs some advice. What I'd like to get first is a heavy barrel model for some target shooting. I'm sure other AR's will probably follow, but as I grew up in a household where target shooting/competition was the sport of choice, I'd like to start with one I could use in the occasional match.
From what I've read is the best match rifles are custom built jobs, but I don't think I'm quite ready to go down that road yet. Maybe later...
So, if you in the know were to buy a 'target grade' factory made AR, what would you buy? Would pre/post/no ban make any difference? And, can such a rifle be had for around $1000 without optics, but with decent iron sights? (There is a post-ban Colt H-bar model in a local shop that can be had for around $950; don't know if that is good, bad, or just plain ugly.) Or should i just forget it and go back to playing with my Garand and Enfields..?hinking.gif
Thanks in advance for any/all advice.
That's not a bad price for the colt, but you can get a lot more rifle for that kind of money.
You want a stainless 1/7 or 1/8 barrel with a floated tube, and a good trigger, best way is to buy a stripped lower and order a parts kit, check out the build it yourself forum, they're not hard to assemble at all, no headspacing or anything to worry about.
If you're looking in the $1K price range and want a match capable rifle, check out RRA. I have one of their National Match A2's and its a very capable rifle that should fulfil your needs and is in your price range. Feel free to drop an email if you have any questions
or you could try getting a MEGA lower, $89(carricozarmory.com), ACE stock,$100, and a JTdistribution (or model1sales) varmiter kit,($510-$600+) w/ bull bbl and a 2 stage trigger or watever and build it yourself (the upper comes assembled, so you only have to assemble the lower and there are instuctions on this site!)
For a Stock Rifle, Bushmaster makes a Very Nice Varmint Rifle. It's in the price range you want. The barrel is 24" for the added velocity. It has a "Comp" trigger and a Free Float Tube already. It doesn't have the front sight as it's ment for optics but you could easily add a front site post. Out of the Box it's a great rifle. The Colt you mentioned sounds good also. What model is it? If it's a Sporter it would be a good buy. Also consider the Bushmaster DCM. You can see it at their web site as well as the varminter. I know they will drive tacks as well but they are a little more money. DCMP makes the Panther Clasic which also falls right in with these other rifles. They also have several Stainless Bull Barrel models which are very accurate. Olympic makes the Ultramatch rifle, but like the varmint rifle Bushy has, it doesn't have a front sight since it's made for optics. Olympic also makes the PCM-1P which I've read very good things about as far as accuricy. I own a Bushy, Olympic, Colt and DPMS and all are fantastic rifles. Colt is more $ but they also are a little nicer as far as finish. Finished barrel under the front site post and things like that shows they are paying attention to detail and also explains why they cost a little more. I don't think you can buy a Armalite, Bushy, Colt, DCMP or Olympic and not be satisfied. Unless you are strictly looking for a "National Match" rifle, they will all have small differences and different "stock" options that will help you determine your final choice.
Good luck and keep us posted as to what you end up buying.
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Thanks for all the constructive replies.
I'll have to find out just what that local Colt is, and do some more research. I'll also be looking into a build. Still not sure about building the match rifle for my first one, but it looks like a great way to get additional AR's.haveEven if he is misguided. And, sucking can be a good thing - just ask my wifehanks
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Not even back-to-back Conn Smythe trophies were enough for Sidney Crosby to hold off Connor McDavid for one more year. For the first time in the eight-year history of TSN's Top 50 player poll, Crosby was knocked off his perch as the projected No. 1 player in the NHL, as decided by a panel of 22 TSN experts. The 20-year-old McDavid bested Sid the 30-year-old Kid, earning 59 per cent of first-place votes just one year after Crosby attracted 100 per cent of first-place votes for the first time during his seven-year run of absolute dominance. Maple Leafs phenom Auston Matthews was the Top 50's biggest climber, going from off the board all the way up to No. 10 after his Calder Trophy-winning 40-goal campaign. Winnipeg's Mark Scheifele rose from No. 50 to No. 15 after his eye-catching 82-point season and Nikita Kucherov gained 20 spots from No. 27 to No. 7 after being one of just nine players league-wide to best a point-per-game average. If the NHL's only 100-point scorer was voting, though, McDavid said Crosby would be his choice for the game's top player – even though hundreds of his peers voted for him for the Ted Lindsay Award as the league's most outstanding player last June. "In my mind, I definitely think it's Sid," McDavid said at the NHL's Player Media Tour earlier this month. "It is humbling to see those rankings that TSN puts out. It's a huge honour. I definitely don't take it for granted or anything like that, I just happen to think a little differently. That's just the way it is."
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Magistrate's Complaints and non-seizable offences
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Senior executive A. Jaafar reported to the police on Jan 10 that he was assaulted, but was told by the police that he should make a Magistrate's Complaint instead.
Typically, a simple case of assault, such as the one brought up in Mr. Jaafar's allegations, would be classified as an offence of voluntarily causing hurt, lawyers said.
It is considered a non-seizable offence because there is a wide range of behaviour which can constitute the offence of causing hurt, with varying degrees of severity.
Instances of such an offence include those when a parent disciplines his child by slapping him, or family disputes, and bullying cases arising from road rage or a staring incident, police said.
The offence carries a punishment ranging from a fine of up to $2,500 or a jail term of up to three months, or both.
When contacted yesterday, police spokesman Paul Tay said: 'No two cases are totally alike, as the nature and circumstances differ from case to case. Many of (such) cases... arose between adults in situations of dispute which got out of hand in the heat of the moment.'
Usually, when someone makes a police report about a non-seizable offence where there are no aggravating factors, he is advised to lodge a Magistrate's Complaint instead.
The magistrate would then decide how serious the offence is, based on the circumstances.
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My friend got punched, police came, say go file Magistrate's Complaint. Magistrate say go Mediation Session.
Person who punched my friend blatantly don't show up for Mediation, Judge and my friend wait for one hour for the attacker.
In the end the Judge tell my friend "Just drop the case. Not worth it to hire lawyer and pursue the matter right? Anyway he go around hitting people, one day sure to get hit back."
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Some in the MSM have gotten carried away and accused the Tea Party Movement of terrorism. Say what? The alleged terrorism consisted of some crank calls, bricks through a window and/or that sort of thing. The targets were some members of Congress who supported the passed Obamacare bill. Sounds like more in the nature of Halloween pranks. Assorted wags exaggerated what actually occurred and pointed fingers at the Tea Party.
Everyone wants to be a victim. So the sinister House Minority Whip, Eric Cantor (R-VA) claimed he too was a victim of this overblown 'terrorism.' Did somebody stick out their tongue at him?
The Tea Party is a diffuse movement with competing tendencies. But it is predominately white. To the MSM, there is something scary about a bunch of white people getting together for anything. Automatically the thoughts move to 'lynching party' and that sort of crap.
Why is the Tea Party mostly white? Because the big American middle is where the biggest share of the tax burden lies. The Wall Street bailout was dumped into the laps of Main Street. Then an ill-thought out but ultra-expensive health plan was piled on top of that. Hence the protests. Everything has been peaceful and above board. The worst that could be said about the Tea Party protests has been some ill-temperate signs.
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LATROBE, Pa. So much for St. Vincent College turning into Parris Island.
The first training camp of the Mike Tomlin era began here on Monday, and all of the speculation about how ridiculously difficult it was going to be turned out to be just so much talk. For one day, anyway.
The Steelers reported during the early portion of the day Monday everyone was present and on time and then Tomlin put the team through its conditioning test. Under Bill Cowher, the conditioning test was 14 40-yard dashes, all under a pre-determined time. Tomlin's version consisted of 16 110-yard runs, all under a pre-determined time.
But Tomlin's version also included a couple of wrinkles. First, any player who attended at least 44 of the 50 voluntary workouts during the offseason was not required to participate; and then after 14 of the 110-yard runs convinced Tomlin that everyone was in top shape, he called off the final two.
"We did 110s. We were scheduled to do 16 of them in required times based on position," said Tomlin. "The guys were doing so well, we cut it at 14. It didn't look like anybody was going to have a tough time making it. It's a testament to their preparation. Hats off to them.
"The guys who didn't participate in the run test were able not to participate because they completed a required number of voluntary workouts as part of our offseason program. We wanted to reward those guys for being in town and being a part of a voluntary program this offseason. Once they got in a certain number of workouts, they did not have to participate in the run-test, because if they were at the facility working out we knew what kind of shape they were in."
There were 36 players who participated in the run test, but afterwards Tomlin admitted that some of those who didn't have to run because they met the offseason workout requirement chose to run anyway.
And if the players were burdened physically by what happened Monday afternoon, they sure weren't showing it.
"This is a good thing," said Troy Polamalu. "It wasn't very challenging. It was a lot different. I don't want to say too many bad things about it, because then they'll change it."
Things could begin to change on Tuesday, when the Steelers will have the first of five straight two-a-day workouts.
"I'd be surprised if anybody was surprised," said Tomlin about what practices would entail. "Camp is camp, and these guys have been going through it since high school, so I don't expect anybody to be surprised by what we do tomorrow."
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Thats what I like to hear from camp... a lot of hittin goin' on! So how do you all you fellow Steelers fans think we are gonna do this year? Lets hear some predicitons.
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Are you planning on going to see Camp Tomlin at all? I am going to try to go down here one day. I'm a season ticket holder and I usually try to make it to at least one day of camp a year and I didnt go last year so I def. gotta make it to one this year.
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^^man thats great for you but i live in london so the sofa and tv are my bestfriend come football season
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Damn....thats why I don't care what anyone says, the Steelers have the largest fan base. Its crazy man, but I love it. There are Steelers fans everywhere. Steelers bars in Florida, in Carolina, in Cali...that sh*t is nuts.:applause:
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STEELERS OUTLOOK FROM CAMP THUS FAR...I go to Saint Vincent College and I work the football camp for the steelers and this is what I have noticed so far...I am out there every day! AND ITS HOT lol!!!
WR....I think santonio and ward and wilson will be just fine. They will be great number one and number 2 receivers. Ward is a top 5 receiver in the league (talking about overall package) and holmes if he can keep his off the field antics cool then he will be a great number 2 receiver. He turned into a Great Playmaker toward the end of the season. There is no doubt in my mind in the first 2. The number 3 spot will go to Cedric wilson. He is a good 3 receiver and will get the job done but after that I dont know. Nate washington is a returning veteran but he has not shown me much. He can fit the spot but I feel we can do alot better. This is major cause they keep saying we will be running alot of 4 WR sets on ats and second down. Since Ben will have alot of control of the offense this year I feel at times he will need help and I dont think Nate can do it. Willie Reid will be a special teams Ace on the return game and nothing more. There are two rookies getting some hype this summer. first Drafted Wr dallas baker. He is 6-3 206 which can make some noise cause of his size (look at Burress in NY) if used right. and Eric Fowler he is 6-3 198.They are making some noise this summer and maybe they will step up and take that fourth spot on the offense. Rasheed Marshall is also having some moments this summer. 2nd year guy from WVU. So the 4th spot is competitive which is good. Hope they step up to the Plate.
TE.....Along with 4 Wr sets, we will be running multiple sets. Which is good cause we have 2 of the best receiving and blocking TE's in the League. Heath Miller of course. Don't need to say anything about him just look at last year. Matt Spaeth came from Minnesota and he is a receiving TE just like Miller they play the same way. They can block and catch which is what we need. But most of the catches will go to miller of course. Spaeth proved himself in college but is he ready for t he big leagues? we will see. So far so good at camp. But the other TE spot will go to Tuman for blocking. He is very good at blocking and he is proven so until spaeth steps up (if he steps up) tuman will be in there and we will be fine. I feel this is our strongest position on the offense.
QB....what can I say lol. Big Ben better not have a season like last year. He needs to stay off Motorcycles and stay focused on the game and we will be fine. Hopefully the pressure will not get to him of having alot of the reigns in his control. He will be like a Peyton (with all the audibles at the line. He will control the offense and our success depends on him. If he cant get the job done we have charlie batch which is a great backup and will get the job done and has proven time and time again I can do it if given the chance.
] RB...Of course willie Parker will be the starter but Now that Davenport knows the offense and has a training camp with us I fill he and willie will be an amazing one 2 punch. The steelers also brought in barlow and resigned haynes for competition. Barlow will be competition bacause he is smart and and has experience and this will be beneficial to willie and davenport. Barlow will give them some knowledge and vet experience to benefit from and also competition to make willie step up and play his best football. Also if u remember from last preseason John Kuhn the RB had an amazing preseason. He is also back for competition. I felt he should have made the team but that is a whole different story lol. Larry Croom is also here a 2 year player from UNLV might make a noise (probably Not lol) or atleast special teams haha.
OL.... The O line needs patched up. We do have faneca and smith at left tackle and left guard (which are guaranteed spots)...but the other 3 spots are open. We have a decent mix with starks, simmons, mahan (the new veteran center), okobi, colon, Trai Ess3x, Marvin Philip, and Kemoeatu. It should be a competitive camp there. I say it needs patched because no one knows where they will be playing it could be anywhere from center to any OL potition on the Right side of the ball....We will see how this goes.
SPECIAL TEAMS....After the draft we released Gardocki who will be a Hall of Fame Punter because he has 1,177 punts in 16 seasons and NONE OF THEM WERE BLOCKED. Why did we realease him you say??? Thats because of Baylor punter Daniel Sepulveda. His punting style is unusual but very effective for putting puts inside the 20 yard line. He is amazing guys!!! This kid will be good if the pressure of the NFL doesnt get to him. He is also 6-3 230 and loves to hit people. (Thats the kind of punter I like). He isnt small like Hall was which shortened his punting career. He is durable at 230. Reed can get the job done as place kicker. He did it last year he will do it again.
DL....We are fine at this position. Since resigning of Aaron Smith and Chris Hoke that leaves us with 4 quality lineman (Hampton and Keisel are the other 2). We also have Travis Kirsche there the only problem is he is in his 11th season. How much longer can he hold up since there is contact every play at that position.
LB.....Woodley, Timmons, Foot, Farrior, James Harrison, Clark Haggans, Kriewaldt, and the return of Arnold Harrison. Porter's leaving doesnt hurt us one bit (well in motivation it might. Who is gonna step up). These are quality linebackers and everyone knows pittsburgh breeds linebackers. I think out of the rookies Woodley will be better than Timmons. In My opinion most florida state players that are drafted are busts! Maybe timmons will prove me wrong.
SAFETY....TROY POLAMALU. What more can I say the best all around safety in the league. This kid is amazing. Other than him I feel as of now Tyrone carter and Ryan clark will be the other starting safety. That is unless Anthony Smith Steps up. This kid is a playmaker and he showed that last preseason and his whole career at syracuse. He is one to watch.
CORNERBACK....ummmm...well I think myself and every other steeler fan has been saying this for years that we need better corners. We need one guy that can get the job done on a consistent basis. We brought back Chidi Iwuoma from the Rams for another season with us. The starters will be Townsend and Ike Taylor for now. Unless Ike plays like he did last year because that was awful and thats why he lost his starting spot mid season. Maybe he will go back to his pro Bowl calibur form he was the year before last year. Colclough and McFadden did well last year and made plays when they needed to but also they got burned sometimes. They need to step up some more. But also some good about them they have come a long way from where they started at. They have improved alot and if they continue to grow like they have they can be starters.
BUT THE WHOLE SUCCESS OF THE TEAM HAS TO START WITH THE NEW COACH....depending on how he conducts his self and his program and leadership skills depends on what the team overall does. He is doing an amazing job thus far. I think the steelers will be a suprise this year and make a statement!!!
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and the steelers do have a large fan base...did u guys see al the black and gold at Superbowl XL that sh*t was crazy....it was 90% Steelers to 10% Seahawks
I LOVE BLACK AND GOLD!!! I gotta stay true to my boys been a fan all my life and will continue to be win or lose!!!
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Steelers got the BEST maybe even the biggest fan base!
The most die hard fans!
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whole bunch a sh*t....just got a car last week..recked it 48 hours later..gettin a new one in a couple days...couple projects me n sum peoples is workin on........glad to see u and others holdin it down in here...keep it up
we gonna be k!llin this season...Tomlin is gonna be passin more and run the hurry up more which i think is a good thing as long as our RECEIVERS keep there hands on the ball... and with us throwin more it will open up the run so willie can get them big yard gains.. its on i cant wait... pre-season is almost here
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Saturday, July 28, 2007
LATROBE, Pa. It had a little bit of everything that Coach Mike Tomlin wants in a training camp practice. It was physical, intense, competitive, and it also walked the fine line of practice etiquette. On two occasions, however, it definitely crossed it.
The afternoon following a night practice at Latrobe Stadium where the pass offense made a series of big plays, there were two big hits on wide receiver Willie Reid and a scuffle between Tyrone Carter and Nate Washington.
"It's competitive, but that's what training camp is about," said Tomlin. "You'd much rather say, 'whoa,' than 'sic'em.' So we're having to say, 'whoa,' a little bit, but the big thing is that we're professional about it and leave it on the grass. They're taking that approach."
Actually, the whole series of events could have started because Washington taunted Carter over the course of about three successive plays. On the second, Washington caught a pass, got up and flipped the ball to Carter, which would be a penalty in a game. On the next play, Carter and Washington scuffled.
Shortly after that, Reid caught a pass and was running through the secondary as receivers and running backs do in drills such as this. At one point, strength and conditioning coach Garrett Giemont blew the whistle to signal the end of the play, and then Ryan Clark put a shoulder into Reid and knocked him down. Hitting after the whistle also is a penalty.
A few plays later, Reid caught another pass and was flattened immediately by Anthony Smith, who has been a physical presence during every practice of this camp. Smith's hit was neither dirty nor late, but did it come close to violating the unwritten rules of practice etiquette?
"It's football," said Tomlin. "The big thing is that they have respect for each other. I realize that at times tempers are going to flare. That's part of it. Part of us building this football team is understanding and controlling our emotions, too, because they're going to flare on Sundays in the fall. That's part of it.
"It's also showing your ability take some blows and catch some balls and bounce up. Willie Reid has proven to us that he doesn't have any fear, that he can catch balls in traffic. He's distinguishing himself because of some of the things that are happening. But we have to leave it on the grass; it can't get out of hand. It's a fine line, I know. We're attempting to walk it."
Hines Ward believed that fine line was trampled. He said it to the defensive backs at the time on the field, and he reiterated his stance afterward to the media when asked about it.
"It's chicken(bleep). That's what it is. Chicken(bleep)," said Ward. "We're talking about practice, and you go out there and hurt somebody? I understand we're going at it hard, and you want to hit somebody else, but we have to practice smart. You lose somebody off a great hit, come on. Willie is somebody who's trying to make this team. If he were to get hurt and lose his ACL, who's going to be the stupid person then. You just have to play smart, man.
"Willie is coming off a foot injury. This is his opportunity to make an impression. Yes, we know he's tough; he took a great hit. If he gets hurt, or something like that, we lose somebody who could be a vital part of our offense and special teams. You have to be smart about it. I understand we want to hit each other, but at the same time you have to practice smart."
Determining right or wrong will fall to Tomlin and his staff, but this is another example of the long-time battle that has raged between receivers and defensive backs. It can start with one side or the other preening after making a play, then it's spiced with some trash-talk. Add in the heat of the day and the intensity of the session, and things can escalate quickly.
"It's been happening all day," said Ward. "You do it one time, but you don't just keep letting it happen and happen. If the coaches aren't going to say nothing about it, than hell, maybe a player has to say something about it. I mean, there were a couple of scuffles out there, and in the heat of the war, you're going to get scuffles like that. At the same time, let's be smart. We're on the same team. We're not the opponent. We need all of us to be in this together. We have to practice that way."
For his part, Clark apologized for hitting Reid after the whistle, and he understood why Ward said what he did.
"Hines is defending his team, saying we're kind of wrong, kind of dirty, and so we might be," said Clark. "That's why we play defense, not offense. I tell him, if I was wrong, I apologize, please forgive me. I'm willing to accept being wrong and take the repercussions for it. And, you know, we're going to play tomorrow."
STEELERS NOTES: Santonio Holmes was removed from the physically unable to perform list, and he practiced with the team for the first time on Saturday afternoon. Said Tomlin, "He's going to go and do everything tomorrow, so he can catch up. All of those guys who are coming back (from injury), we'll bring them back bit by bit. Verron (Haynes) did a little more today. He'll do some more tomorrow. We just want to make sure we don't have any steps backward as we move forward." Tomlin also said that Lawrence Timmons (groin) is still day-to-day as is rookie tight end Matt Spaeth (shoulder). "I wouldn't necessarily call it hurt he's dealing with something. We'll look at it tonight and see if he can go tomorrow Sunday's practice is scheduled for 2:55 p.m. and is open to the public.
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Saturday, July 28, 2007
LATROBE, Pa. Once upon a time, a night practice at Latrobe Stadium ended with a couple of sets of the goal-line drill, a lively and often entertaining exercise to be sure, but also one that relegated the quarterback to the bit part of simply handing off the ball.
That was Bill Cowher's version. Mike Tomlin handled night practice a little differently, in that nothing done under the lights hadn't been done on just any other afternoon at St. Vincent College.
It was a two-hour regular practice that provided very dry viewing for the fans through more than the opening 60 minutes, but then things got a little interesting when Tomlin's practice script put the football in Ben Roethlisberger's hands.
It was a red zone drill, first-team offense vs. first-team defense, and this is in keeping with Tomlin's wont of scheduling periods of situational football within the context of a complete practice. And it doesn't always necessarily have to happen at the end.
The first situation was second-and-7 at the 16-yard line. Roethlisberger dropped back and drilled a perfect pass over the middle to Hines Ward, who caught the ball in front of Anthony Smith at the goal line and got into the end zone for a touchdown.
The second situation was a first-and-10 from the 19-yard line. This time the formation had two tight ends on the field, and Roethlisberger threw a similar pass to a similar spot over the middle. But this time it was incomplete, with one of the reasons being the simple fact intended receiver Jerame Tuman isn't as slick a route-runner as Ward.
The third snap was a third-and-6 at the 11-yard line. Roethlisberger went to his left this time and fired a bullet between Tyrone Carter and Bryant McFadden that stuck between the 8 and the 0 on Cedrick Wilson's jersey. Don't underestimate the job Wilson did to hold onto that throw, either. Touchdown No. 2.
Next play, first-and-goal from the 10-yard line. Again, with the multiple tight ends, and Roethlisberger goes back to the right side of the field with a perfect fade pattern to Heath Miller in the back corner of the end zone. Ricardo Colclough had pretty decent coverage, but he also had no chance because of the execution of the throw and the catch. Touchdown No. 3.
Last play for Roethlisberger, a third-and-goal at the 7-yard line. Back to the left side, and back to Ward, but on this route the timing was a bit off. Either Ward got out of his break a little too slowly, or Roethlisberger led him a little too much, but the pass was just beyond the receiver's reach.
To summarize, Roethlisberger was 3-of-5 for 37 yards and three touchdowns in a drill that had to be exciting to the Steelers coaches for the way their quarterback performed in it.
STEELERS NOTES: RB Verron Haynes and LB Derek Rehage both practiced on Friday night, and as a result were moved from the physically unable to perform list to the active roster. Lawrence Timmons (groin) and Santonio Holmes did not practice Tomlin cancelled the scheduled Saturday morning practice as a reward for the players' hard work, but they didn't get the morning off. Meetings and video review were added instead The Steelers practice once each on Saturday and Sunday, with both sessions starting at 2:55 p.m. and with both open to the public
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Steelers to Delay Naming of Team Mascot
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LATROBE, Pa. ─ Due to the overwhelming response by Steelers fans who submitted entries to the team's contest to name the new Steelers mascot, the club has decided to delay the announcement of the results. The new mascot's name was to be originally announced today during the Steelers 7 p.m. practice at Latrobe Memorial Stadium.
"Steelers Fans have stepped up once again and due to this overwhelming response and so many good suggestions, we need more time to make the final decision," said Steelers President Art Rooney II.
The Steelers have received over 70,000 entries to name their new mascot. "The field has been narrowed down to a short list of finalists and we expect to have a final decision soon," said Mr. Rooney. "We want to thank the greatest fans in the world for their support!"
The announcement was originally scheduled to be part of the festivities at the team's annual night practice at Latrobe Memorial High School. Tonight's practice will be open to the public and will be followed by a fireworks display. Admission is $3 for adults 18-65 and $1 for children 12-17 and senior citizens. Children under 12 will be admitted for free when accompanied by a parent. Proceeds benefit the Greater Latrobe School District Athletic Program.
i still say cheerleaders would've been better
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I was at the Latrobe High School Practice....It was good!!! Love being at Training camp!!!! GREAT SEEING THE STEELERS WHEN I WALK OUTSIDE MY DORM!!!
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Week 2 offers unique challenges
Monday, July 30, 2007
LATROBE, Pa. From Coach Mike Tomlin's viewpoint, now is when it gets interesting.
The first week of training camp is over, and the drudgery has begun to set in. The weather is getting hotter and muggier. There is a game on the horizon, but it's not until Sunday, which is still four days and eight practices away.
Tomlin said he was pleased with the progress that has been made so far, and he backed up those words by shortening each of Monday's two practices.
"Yeah, I'm a nice guy," cracked Tomlin. "But no, these guys are working extremely hard. You'd anticipate that. It's easy to subtract; it's tough to add. When we were putting the (practice) schedule together we had that in mind. They've met certain criteria, they've done that and then some. They're playing with great energy and enthusiasm, and we want to throw them a bone every now and then."
When asked what has pleased him in particular, Tomlin pointed to the overall competitive nature of the players as individuals and as parts of their respective units.
"I liked the ebb and flow," said Tomlin. "We were giving up some deep balls on defense, and we have to make that disappear. But at the same time if you're doing that it means the offense is executing. We turned the ball over some offensively, we had a couple of interceptions this morning, but if we're doing that it means the defense is getting it done. Ebb and flow is a sign of the football team competing, and we're going to keep moving forward."
With the team now in its second week of training camp, and with the first of five preseason games looming, interest is focusing on battles for both roster spots and then roles within the schemes. Before camp Tomlin said there would be no rush to judgment on any of that, and one week into it he hasn't wavered.
"We have to let it play out. We can't come out here with any pre-conceived notions because then you're not giving the men an opportunity to show what they're capable of," said Tomlin. "We start playing preseason games on Sunday. If we're patient enough the picture will become crystal clear."
As time passes, more of Tomlin's beliefs and philosophies manifest themselves. Another one of those came into focus after Monday's afternoon practice when the scenario was presented in terms of a player not showing much in practice and then putting together an eye-opening performance in a game.
"I think gamer is a misused term. Those animals usually don't exist," said Tomlin. "Guys who are good on Sundays are usually pretty good during the week. Every now and then you get guys who are capable of rising to the occasion, and those guys are the guys who are special. But very rarely are you totally surprised about what a guy is capable of because they burst out of the locker room doors on game day and play lights out. Usually you have evidence of that."
STEELERS NOTES: Matt Spaeth (shoulder) returned to practice, but Lawrence Timmons (groin) and James Harrison (rib) missed the session. Tomlin said Timmons had an MRI on the groin, but he did not get specific about what the test revealed. "Timmons and Harrison are still day-to-day," said Tomlin, "and we will continue to monitor those guys." Verron Haynes also did not practice, but that seems to be part of a plan to ease him back into things following his rehabilitation from knee surgery last year. "Verron Haynes, we're going to be somewhat cautious with him, take a load off him every now and then," said Tomlin. "We don't want him to take a step back."
ROSTER MOVES: The Steelers made two roster moves on Monday, when they released first-year safety Harrison Smith and claimed veteran outside linebacker Marquis Cooper off waivers from the Seattle Seahawks. Cooper (6-3, 220), a four-year veteran, originally signed with the Steelers on Oct. 31, 2006. He played in two games and was inactive for a third before being released on Nov. 25. Cooper played with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2004-05 and in four games last season with Seattle. He has recorded 28 tackles in 30 career games.
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Reed comes through in the clutch
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
LATROBE, Pa. If numbers are your thing, the temperature was at 87, but it's also accurate to call it the hottest day of this training camp. The afternoon practice was just about to enter its final 30 minutes, but those minutes were reserved for team drills, and it's the team drills that include all of the hitting.
Coach Mike Tomlin gathered the team around him and laid it out for them. There was one more field goal attempt left in the special teams period, and then it would be time for 30 minutes of banging heads but if Jeff Reed made the final field goal of special teams period 42 yards out with the ball on the left hash practice would be over. Miss it, and the team drills would start with the no-huddle. Oh, and Reed had just missed on his previous attempt.
"The hardest thing in practice is trying to create game-like situations," said special teams coach Bob Ligashesky. "That was pretty much as close to a game situation as you could get right there."
This special teams period had begun with Connor Hughes kicking field goals, and when he was finished, Reed stepped up for his turn. By then, Tomlin had told Ben Roethlisberger and Hines Ward what was coming, because they started yelling to the kicker, "Take us home, Reed. Take us home."
Reed made his first couple of kicks, and then hooked one. That's when Tomlin called the team together and gave everybody the news. There was a lot of expectant chatter at the prospect of 30 minutes cut off an afternoon practice as Reed went through his normal pre-kick routine.
"At this time of year, the guys are a little leg weary," said Tomlin. "I told Jeff last night the possibilities of it, and I asked him to keep it to himself so he could sleep on it a little bit. He wore it well, and he delivered for his teammates. And really, that's what training camp is about. We're pitting these guys against each other and coming out here and competing here every day. We want to make sure we're providing that same opportunity for Jeff."
Reed knew what was on the line, even if it wasn't going to show up in the standings.
"Coach Tomlin mentioned it to me and told me to keep my mouth shut, and not tell anybody else. Actually, it was worse that he did mention it, because I thought about it all night last night," said Reed. "I didn't want to let my team down. I'm glad it worked out for the best, and actually the one before that I mis-hit. It was good that it all wasn't riding on that one."
There are several themes emerging as Tomlin's first training camp continues to unfold, and among those are an emphasis on special teams, and the reality that while there is going to be hard work, there are rewards for working hard.
"I was finished after that period anyway, so if anything, it helps those guys," said Reed about the significance of his kick. "At this point, we're pretty tired anyway, and we're f!ghting through camp. Team drills was coming up, and if there are any hits that occur, that's the period when they occur, so I saved them a few bruises."
INJURY REPORT: Rookie Darnell Stapleton hyperextended his knee. "I don't think it's anything major, but he might require a day or two before he can get back out there," said Tomlin Willie Parker, Chris Hoke and Travis Kirschke were given the afternoon off. "It's training camp, and there are bumps and bruises along the way," said Tomlin. "We try to take care of a few guys like Willie Parker, Chris Hoke, Travis Kirschke. Yesterday, we took a little bit off Verron Haynes. We want to make sure we keep our horses up and running."
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Hampton a big man in Steelers' plans - except on offense
LATROBE, Pa. Casey Hampton, like many players who spend their careers stopping the run rather than carrying the ball, always wanted to be in the backfield once. Just once.
Let him plow his 340 pounds through the middle of the line, Hampton always thought, and he'd show them how to carry a pile. Sure, he may be 100 pounds heavier than most running backs, but few men of his weight can move their feet like he can.
Hampton got that one play in this Pittsburgh Steelers training camp and, when he did, he understood why he is on defense rather than offense.
Trying to lighten the mood of what has been an intense, up-tempo and unusually physical camp since it began July 23, new coach Mike Tomlin allowed his Pro Bowl nose tackle to line up at fullback at the end of a goal line drill.
Hampton, blocking for Najeh Davenport, hadn't hit the line before linebacker Clint Kriewaldt plowed into his chest and knocked him backward, causing Hampton's helmet to shift sideways.
"I think Casey Hampton was on the take on that snap at fullback," Tomlin said, laughing at what figures to be a one-and-done experiment.
Count defensive end Brett Keisel among those glad to be getting Hampton back for the rest of his career. To Keisel, it's possible the Steelers may have better players than Hampton, but none are more valuable.
Hampton, one of the NFL's top run stoppers, comes off the field on most passing plays - or, roughly, at least 50 percent of the time. Regardless, his teammates chose him and wide receiver Hines Ward as their most valuable players during their Super Bowl championship season two years ago.
"He's the anchor of our defense and if he doesn't do his job, everything else falls apart," Keisel said. "I think everyone else can pretty much mess up and we have so much speed that we will get to the ball. But if Hampton doesn't take his two or three guys, things fall apart and everyone respects him for that."
It's not an overstatement, Keisel said, that Hampton sometimes occupies two offensive linemen at the same time.
"There's no guy in the league I've watched, and this is my sixth year, that can take on men like he does," Keisel said. "He's just so strong and so solid. I've said this before, but when God built a nose tackle, he built Casey Hampton."
Hampton laughed at that.
"He built a short, fat guy, that's what a nose tackle is," Hampton said.
Still, while nose tackles may look alike, they don't all play alike. Hampton, a first-round draft pick in 2001, has made the Pro Bowl the last two seasons and three times overall and often is cited among opposing players as one of the league's toughest linemen to block.
Hampton fits the Steelers well because he occupies the middle of their 3-4 defense. But even if Tomlin decides to shift to a 4-3 in a year or two, Hampton thinks he will fit in.
"It would be nice to switch it up a little bit," he said.
Hampton, a former star lineman at Texas, could prove more valuable to the Steelers this season as they adjust to not having linebacker Joey Porter, who was released in a salary cap move and signed with Miami.
Keisel wouldn't be surprised if Hampton replaces Porter as the vocal leader of the defense, even though Hampton isn't one to stir up rivalries and speak his mind the way Porter does.
"I always said something when it needed to be said, I'm just not as rah-rah as Joey was," Hampton said. "I'm always holding everybody accountable, just as I'm holding myself accountable."
The respect his teammates have for Hampton allows him to speak his mind without creating internal disputes.
"Everybody knows how I am, so they don't take it the wrong way if I call them out in front of everybody," Hampton said. "Even as a rookie, if something was wrong I was going to let it be known, that's just the way I am."
Notes: When camp began, Tomlin said all players would be required to attend all practices, even those devoted to special teams. But players not on special teams are now being excused from those practices, including Tuesday morning's workout. ... With LB James Harrison bothered by sore ribs, second-round draft pick LaMarr Woodley is taking some snaps with the first-unit defense.
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can't wait for that hall of fame game boy...hope i can find a stream


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