One of the most universal observations about Pittsburgh Steelers practices over the past decade under head coach Mike Tomlin is simply about how much they contrast from what analysts see in other cities along their routes. There is a layer of intensity not often seen in this iteration of collectively-bargained practice limitations that Tomlin has consistently managed to install, and everybody, including the veteran players who come over from other teams, always seems to feel compelled to comment on it.
NFL analyst Brian Baldinger recently had the chance to make an appearance at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex after visiting several other teams during spring drills, and he shared his own thoughts about what he saw during that time on his In the Huddle with Carl Dukes and Jason La Canfora.