The first day of full pads in training camp is like a national holiday for football players at all levels of the game, from high school to the pros.
Real football is back and the familiar sounds of pads clashing together fills the air with players pushing to make an impact look to do so through their physicality.
For Pittsburgh Steelers rookie cornerback Joey Porter Jr., the first day in pads on Tuesday at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe is a chance to show his teammates and coaches that he truly belongs in the NFL.
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