Steelers’ Position Battle No. 4: Limas Sweed Vs. Shaun McDonald Vs. Mike Wallace

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Published: July 25, 2009

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... future implications, immediate consequences and undeniable fan attention.

The open competition for all 3 non-starting Wide Receiver spots should be the most intense competition in training camp. It also might have the largest effect on the team.

The last time the Steelers lost a key pass catcher was after Super Bowl XL when Antwaan Randle El left for a big contract in Washington.

His shoes were filled by veteran free agent pickup Cedric Wilson, unexpected up-and-comer Nate Washington, and speedy rookie Santonio Holmes. While Randle El’s presence was still missed the Steelers made smart choices regarding their pass catchers and the result was another Super Bowl.  

Now that Washington has once again exceeded expectations, Pittsburgh is stuck in a familiar spot: five Wide Receiver Spots and only two of them filled.

This time around the three players who need to fill some shoes are veteran free agent pick-up Shaun McDonald, the promising ...

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