Tomlin Ticked off at Hampton’s Weight Again

Here we go again. The Tribune-Review reports that Mike Tomlin is ticked off at Casey Hampton for his weight. Just like last year, Hampton had better start working hard to drop weight or he’ll be on the pup list at the start of camp. Here’s the story:

As Steelers coach Mike Tomlin delivered a not-so-subtle conditioning message to his players at the end of voluntary practices last week, one of his intended targets was nose tackle Casey Hampton, who is entering the final year of his contract. Perhaps it was no coincidence that Tomlin also praised defensive lineman Ziggy Hood, the team’s first-round pick. At the start of training camp last year, Tomlin held Hampton out for the first week, when he failed to complete a conditioning run. When asked if Hampton is in better shape this year, Tomlin didn’t exactly give Hampton a ringing endorsement. “I’m always in a wait-and-see position (with Hampton),” Tomlin said.