Four observations from day two of Steelers training camp

Player Quotes

Alejandro Villanueva (OT)

(on whether Mike Adams’ injury and competition for a roster spot on the offensive line):

“I don’t think it matters. I’m not competing against one guy. I’m competing against everyone else in the league right now. So whether [the Steelers] draft a guy in the first round or they don’t draft a guy at all at my position, I think it’s up to me to make the team.”

(on looking forward to extra reps in camp):

“Yeah, and it’s totally different when you come from a bottom of the depth chart, third-string guy, to a second-string guy because the coaches give you a lot more attention. For me right now, I’m in a position where I just need to keep working hard, listen to my coaches and teammates and absorb everything that I have around me so I can make the best of my situation.”

Stephon Tuitt (DE)

(on Keith Butler saying he would like to utilize the defensive ends more):

“I’m excited for the new defense that we have. There’s a lot of hard hitting out there so I can’t wait.”

(on camaraderie during camp):

“It naturally happens, especially because we all play football and we came from different places. The best part about football is that you need to fight, you battle and get mad at each other, and it just helps bring the guys closer.”

(regarding what has him most excited about the defense):

“I think that we have a very powerful and fast defense, and we are going to be able to show that once we put all the little things together. We are going to be a really tough defense in the NFL.”

The Pittsburgh Steelers training camp practice on Monday afternoon will be open to the public once again.

 

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