Behind the Steel Curtain
It’s Wednesday, which means it’s time for a weekly Steelers links roundup at BTSC. But first, let’s take a look around the AFC North:
Now, onto some Steelers news and discussion:
(From Steelers Now’s Chris Ward): Pittsburgh Steelers Pro Bowl tight end Jonnu Smith walked off the field with a trainer before the final period of practice on Tuesday. Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin revealed after practice that Smith left with some knee soreness, but doesn’t appear to be significant.
The latest on injuries from the Steelers’ Tuesday training camp practice. Also worth noting:
(From TribLive’s Tim Benz): How about you coaching him? Given his resume and experience, are you doing more teaching? Or are you doing more observing and reporting back to him?: “Whatever is needed in the moment,” Arth replied. “I think there’s probably not going to be a whole lot that I’m going to show Aaron on tape that he hasn’t seen before, or things that he hasn’t heard. But my job is to help prepare him as well as I can so that he can go out there and play his best. That’s the bottom line.”
This full Q&A with the Steelers’ quarterbacks coach is worth the read. Benz points out that Arth and Aaron Rodgers were briefly teammates during the 2006 preseason.
Benz also raises an interesting question: As knowledgeable as Arth is when it comes to football, what can he teach someone like Rodgers? Arth gives a great answer: It’s not just about teaching, but rather assisting with aspects of the game such as preparation.
(From Sports Illustrated’s Ari Meyer): The Atlanta Falcons have made a transaction, signing a former Pittsburgh Steelers training camp standout in Grayland Arnold.
Arnold spent the 2024 offseason with the Steelers and at one point was considered a strong candidate for the starting slot cornerback job. Now, he’s set to compete for a job in Atlanta.
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