Do you remember that first time when you or your child got on a bike with no training wheels and started pedaling, wondering if the bike would stay upright or if it would go tumbling down? There is always a bit of apprehension about taking away that safety net at first, but it’s necessary to do so to see if the rider is ready for the real thing.
That’s exactly what the Pittsburgh Steelers need to do with rookie defenders Keeanu Benton and Joey Porter Jr.
Defensive coordinator Teryl Austin said at the conclusion of the preseason that both Benton and Porter had gotten enough reps to contribute once the regular season got underway.