PLAYERS:
Troy Polamalu,
Will Allen,
Myron Rolle,
David Johnson,
Will Johnson,
Todd Haley,
Kurt Warner,
Edgerrin James
TEAMS: Pittsburgh Steelers, Kansas City Chiefs
TEAMS: Pittsburgh Steelers, Kansas City Chiefs
We’re only two weeks away before the Steelers head to Latrobe for some good ol’ fashioned dorm living at St. Vincent’s College for training camp. The Steelers might have to get used to sharing the spotlight with the Buccos this late in the summer, and some Steelers may have to get used to sharing the spotlight with some of their teammates with the amount of position battles shaping up for camp.
Yesterday, we broke down that Troy Polamalu’s backup spot is up for grabs and it’s up to Will Allen, Myron Rolle or Da’Mon Cromartie-Smith to step up and grab it. The ninth biggest battle at camp could be the most confusing one since both guys have the same name. Either David Johnson or Will Johnson will be the Steelers’ fullback this year and if we knew more about Todd Haley’s playbook or how exactly he’s going to run the offense, this battle would definitely be higher on the list.
David is the returning starter, who will be fighting for his job the same way Allen will be fighting for hi...
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