We’ve dedicated a lot of energy to everything bad about the new training camp and preseason format. But this doesn’t mean it is a disadvantage for every player. For some guys, being the known instead of the unknown can really work to their advantage. Here are four members of the Pittsburgh Steelers who should benefit heavily from the changes to the offseason.
WR Ryan Switzer
Switzer came into the offseason squarely on the roster bubble. When the Steelers spent a second-round pick wide receiver Chase Claypool, his spot on the bubble got a little wobbly.
But make no mistake, Switzer has worked very hard in the offseason to come into camp in the best shape of his life and as a veteran, he is much less dependent on the preseason to get ready. Switzer also has the edge that he and Ben Roethlisberger have an excellent relationship and he could be a nice safety net for Big Ben.