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Curt Popejoy

Steelers HC Mike Tomlin says OTAs more about learning than evaluation

Every NFL team approaches minicamp with a different philosophy. For Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin, it is more about learning at this stage and moving toward what he called “football-like work” as opposed to being a tool for player evaluation.

The Steelers are very early in the offseason process with mandatory minicamp up next followed by training camp. We’ve already heard from multiple players that they feel this team is ahead of schedule so it makes sense for Tomlin to take a patient approach given all the new players on the team.

Tomlin was also asked about the development of rookie cornerbacks Joey Porter Jr. and Cory Trice Jr. and Tomlin was quick to point out where they are will all play out once the team starts playing real football. The two rookies have drawn rave reviews from observers during OTAs but as with everything, Tomlin remains tight-lipped, never wanting to offer too much to the media.

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