Today marked the beginning of the second week of training camp for the Pittsburgh Steelers and also the first day that players put pads on. While players obviously aren’t going as hard as they would in a game, it’s still the first opportunity to see this new group really get physical. Some players on their roster are suited better for football with pads on as well, with their games predicated on physicality. Tight end Darnell Washington might be the player who benefits the most from pads being put on, though, given his massive size and frame.
In a recent interview from Chris Adamski of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, Washington was asked about his mindset toward the first padded practice of the year.