Author: kate.magdziuk

Latrobe is so back.

Happy Friday, BTSC!

We’re only two practices into training camp, but there’s been no shortage of storylines emerging out of Latrobe right out of the gate. So, let’s talk about them. Gather around with a beverage and meal to digest all of the happenings coming out of the first few practices at Steelers training camp.

• Much anticipated QB Russell Wilson has missed the first two days of training camp with a calf strain, and giving Justin Fields the opportunity for first-team reps. Though Tomlin said that nothing had changed in regards to the QB depth chart ahead of camp, with Wilson in the “pole position,” how much — if at all — Ido you think Fields’ opportunity could change that?
• If the Steelers didn’t have training camp in Latrobe, where would you like to see them hold it from your perspective, as a fan, if you were going to attend?
• Rate your confidence level in OC Arthur Smith at this present moment from 1-10. On the plus side, there have already been reports of targets to the middle of the field. What a world we live in!!
• Give us your thoughts on how the Steelers have started out with Dan Moore at LT to open up camp.
• Give us your way-too-early candidate for the 2024 Isaac Redman Award Winner that has caught your eyes through the first two days of training camp reports.

Offense vs. defense. Seven shots to the red zone. Which unit wins out?

The Pittsburgh Steelers kicked off their 2024 training camp practices Thursday, July 25… which can only mean one thing… 7 Shots is back, baby! Everyone’s favorite Steelers training camp tradition returns once again.

This drill emphasizes work inside of the red zone, with the offense and defense conducting seven reps from the 2-yard line. Those reps are split between the first and second-team offenses, though the exact division of reps varies from day to day, usually based on how the early reps play out.

With QB1 Russell Wilson sidelined with a calf injury, Justin Fields had his chance for first-team reps over the team’s first two training camp practices. Though he’s had plenty of highlight plays and has been dubbed a winner in each of the first two days of camp, he had a rough outing in the team’s first 7 shots drill of the year. Per Mike Defabo of The Athletic, Fields went 1-for-5 with the rest of the first-team offense. His lone completion on the day went to new Steelers WR Van Jefferson.

QB Kyle Allen managed to go 2-for-2 in his reps, including completions to TE MyCole Pruitt and rookie WR Roman Wilson.

Here’s a look at how the team’s been performing in the 7-shots period, with win/loss records for each day in training camp. We’ll be updating this each day with new results.

Steelers 7-Shots results (2024 training camp)

Friday, July 26: Defense wins, 4-3 (Fields and first team went 1-5)

We missed you, St. Vincent College.

The Pittsburgh Steelers kicked off their 2024 NFL Training Camp program on Thursday. Here are some clips and highlights to catch you up on the biggest storylines of Day 1 of Steelers Training Camp 2024.

Steelers fans got their first look at Russell Wilson at Latrobe.

Rookie LB Payton Wilson is so good.

Wilson has drawn rave reviews throughout the offseason, and Day 1 of training camp was no exception.

BTSC’s own Jarrett Bailey had a lot to say highlighting Wilson as a Day 1 “winner” for the Steelers: “Wilson is already one of my favorite Steelers. The potential for him is legitimate All-Pro status with his combination of speed, power, and football IQ. In terms of all the players I am anticipating to see in the preseason opener, he is at the top of the list.”

Justin Fields took advantage of his QB1 reps.

While Russell Wilson was out for the day managing a calf issue, Justin Fields took first-team reps… and he kinda crushed it. Plenty of splash plays made their way onto social media.

Fields was also pretty popular with the fans.

TE Rodney Williams shocked industry vet Mark Kaboly.

Troy Polamalu spent some time with Minkah Fitzpatrick.

Justin Fields hypes up TE Pat Freiermuth.

What do you hope to see more of on Day 2?