For the 2019 rookie class, they’re experienced most of their firsts. First meeting, first practice, first game. But there’s still one new challenge ahead of them. First full offseason.
Yes, last year, there were about six weeks off inbetween minicamp and training camp. But exiting their first season, there’s lots more downtime. They aren’t getting drafted by a team and heading up to rookie minicamp a week later. So their focus more than ever is on taking care of their bodies and getting ready for their sophomore seasons.
That’s the message Isaiah Buggs was given in his exit meetings with the Steelers.