The first day of pads means one thing. Backs on backers. It’s the highlight of the day, a drill that captures the physical nature of Steelers’ practice, and sets the tone for the rest of camp. For a couple of rookies, it was probably their first “welcome to the NFL” moment.
But Mike Tomlin was pleased with the reps rookies Anthony McFarland and Alex Highsmith received.
The highlight of the first day in pads was backs on backers just as it is at SVC. Hard to gauge the intensity from a distance, but Mike Tomlin said it's a useful drill for young players in getting them acclimated to the NFL.