Pittsburgh Steelers Training Camp Outlook: Receivers and Tight Ends

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Published: August 26, 2009

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... Steelers training camp and the preseason. Today we look at receivers and tight ends.

 

 

Wide Receivers

The Steelers begin 2009 with two solid starters in Hines Ward and Santonio Holmes.

Ward, the all-time leading receiver in franchise history, is still one of the best in the league even as he enters his 12th NFL campaign.

Pittsburgh head coach Mike Tomlin has given Ward a number of days off during training camp to keep him fresh and in good spirits.

The strategy is already paying dividends.

Ward had a great camp. He looks sharp and is unquestionably a team leader. The veteran works with the younger guys on a regular basis giving advice and demonstrating proper technique. It's really a two-for-one deal for the Steelers. Ward is not only a player; He's a coach as well.

Santonio Holmes came to camp with a swagger after being named MVP of Super Bowl XLIII. Look for the Ohio State product to ...

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