The Steelers are going to have an all out battle on their hands at the left defensive end position during training camp. Fourth year player Ziggy Hood will take on second year player Cameron Heyward for the spot that has been held down by Aaron Smith for so many years. Both players have high expectations and are willing to put in the work. This will be a fun battle to watch.
I was not sure if this was going to be a battle this year as I thought Heyward would play a spot role behind Brett Keisel and prepare to take his spot next season. Heyward is more suited for that role and will dominate that position when he gets the chance. It did not come to my attention that this would happen until Ed Bouchette of the Pittsburgh Post Gazette made light of it this summer. These two will compete for that spot and either way the Steelers win. Neither one of these guys will let this team down.
Ziggy Hood is the incumbent at the position so lets start with him. Hood took over in the past 2...
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June 26, 2012
