Pittsburgh Review

LATROBE, Pa. – Let's get to it:

Dick Vochek from Portage, PA: "I have never been to a Steelers training camp at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe. I'm really excited to go this year. My dad used to take me to the Steelers-Redskins scrimmage in Carlisle during the Chuck Noll-Joe Gibbs era. It was a great experience for me as a youngster, where I could get really close to the players for autographs and pictures. I'm taking my 3 young daughters to training camp next week. Would you be so kind as to offer any tips or advice for where the best place to view the scrimmage, and to be able to get close to the players?"

Answer: The first thing to do is visit Steelers.com and click on the "TRAINING CAMP" icon on the homepage's NavBar. This page provides necessary information and helpful tips.

"You refer to your '3 young daughters' without specifying their ages, and I just want to caution you about what their experience will include and possibly not include," reads part of the response. Training camp involves football practice rather than a scrimmage like those held in Carlisle during the 1980s.

Russ Pallone from Trinidad, CO: "Is Cam Heyward in camp, or is he holding out right now?"

Answer: "Cam Heyward reported to training camp along with everyone else on Wednesday, July 24, and since then he has participated in every practice the team has held at Saint Vincent College."

Nicholas Pelchar from Purcellville, VA: "I am impressed by the job General Manager Omar Khan has done, but to me it is somewhat dubious that Kenny Pickett 'demanded' a trade. Now that Pickett is gone, was it a wise move?"

Answer: The response indicates that Kenny Pickett quit on the Steelers when they signed veteran quarterback Russell Wilson. "In my opinion, that was a petulant reaction from a guy who had yet to establish himself as a pro," it reads.

Jeff Weller from Columbus, OH: "I'm a consistent training camp visitor but this year I'm making my first Friday Night Lights practice. I typically purchase all my Steelers merchandise at training camp, and I was wondering if they have any merchandise at Friday Night Lights?"

Answer: Yes, there is merchandise available before and during Friday Night Lights similar to what is available at Saint Vincent College.

Jamie Ewen from Bourne, UK: "Kwon Alexander looked like a good fit for the Steelers at inside linebacker before he got injured. He's now working on being fit and healthy again. Does it seem likely that he might return to the Steelers, or has that ship sailed now?"

Answer: Kwon Alexander tore an Achilles tendon last season against Green Bay; rehabilitation can take up to 12 months. In his absence, other players have been signed or drafted for his position.

Hans Koller from Fredonia, PA: "In Tuesday's Asked and Answered, you wrote about Steelers fatigue when it comes to electing players into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Shouldn't the selection committee be more unbiased when it comes to potential selections and just make it about football? I'm sure football fans don't care that 30 percent of all centers in the Hall of Fame would be Steelers."

Answer: While some fans may not mind such statistics favoring one team heavily represented in Hall of Fame selections can lead others' fans feeling overlooked.

George Thomas from Ocala FL.: “As pertains Steeler’s Hall Honor any players both Hall Honor Pro Football?”

Answer:"Yes every member Steeler’s enshrined Pro Football also member team's automatic."

Eric Day Pittsburgh PA.: “Can picture scenario Justin Fields plays well let free agency?”

Answer:"Steelers cannot force Justin Fields stay beyond expiration current contract March 2025 nor force test free agency."

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