As the Pittsburgh Steelers return to the field for training camp, where the team will hold its first padded practice today, there is a palpable excitement in the air. Not just to be back on the field and playing football. But to be beginning a season with playoff hopes, led by the last run of a Hall of Fame quarterback and a defensive filled with young cornerstones.
Ahead of that padded practice, one of the veteran leaders of that defense took a few minutes to speak with NFL Network’s Good Morning Football. Joe Haden had a lot of praise for his defense, and set the expectations high for this season.