Whittling down. Separating the wheat from the chaff, or the men from the boys. Cutting through the fog.
Pick your euphemism. Whatever you choose to call it, we are approaching that time of the pre-season when roster cuts are thrust to the forefront. It's exciting and nerve-wracking, and we hang on every tweet and quote from players and coaches for a hint. So far, though, the decisions don't appear to be that difficult in Pittsburgh.
For most teams, two pre-season games is the point at which they begin to really get a handle on who is still worth considering for a spot on the regular season roster.