Taking in the third full day of padded practices at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe for Pittsburgh Steelers training camp, fans were treated to the presence of one of the most controversial groups of personnel on Chuck Noll Field Wednesday.
NFL officials were present for training camp practice Wednesday, calling penalties and providing a real, in-game atmosphere as the Steelers worked on two-minute situations and other aspects of game-like conditions.
Speaking with reporters Wednesday following practice, Mike Tomlin stated that having the officials present helps the players really understand some of the minutia the goes into calls each week, including what officials look for, what’s allowed and what ultimately ends up being too far in situations, resulting in flags.