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Steelers 2024 Mandatory Minicamp: The Latest Reports from Day 1 on Tuesday
The Pittsburgh Steelers have finished Phase Three of 2024 OTAs. With Phase One starting in mid April, the Steelers have been building up to this final week where they have three days of work before the six week hiatus until reporting to trading camp on July 24. Even though it is just with practice jerseys and “football in shorts,“ it is still an opportunity to see these players one more time in action.
Looking for information as to what’s going on at mandatory minicamp, a compilation from various sources can be seen below. As more information becomes available, it will be added. The information in chronological order (as best as I can) with the newest reports at the bottom of the stream.
Arthur Smith’s first comments of his first session with Steelers media at large since he was hired as offensive coordinator pic.twitter.com/lOjgRmerhh
— Chris Adamski (@C_AdamskiTrib) June 11, 2024
Steelers special teams captain Miles Killebrew on the importance of spring football pic.twitter.com/MET26GceKe
— Chris Adamski (@C_AdamskiTrib) June 11, 2024
Steelers special teams coordinator Danny Smith on how the new NFL kickoff rule came about pic.twitter.com/wGAhpkqyMn
— Chris Adamski (@C_AdamskiTrib) June 11, 2024
On new Steelers QB coach Tom Arth, Arthur Smith says he checked a lot of boxes as a fantastic communicator, great teacher, has been a head coach himself and worked under/with many good coaches.
— Brian Batko (@BrianBatko) June 11, 2024
OC Arthur Smith on why he likes the #Steelers current roster.
“We’ve got a lot of guys that can play multiple spots. … Really like the depth we’ve got up front right now.” pic.twitter.com/ta5UsQyWh9
— Aaron Becker (@Aaron_M_Becker) June 11, 2024
Arthur Smith says taking the Steelers job and working for Mike Tomlin was a “home run for me. … I couldn’t have asked for a better situation.” pic.twitter.com/Qe7EUOKkgj
— Brooke Pryor (@bepryor) June 11, 2024
#Steelers OC Arthur Smith on reuniting with several former players this offseason.
“They’ve been with me. They know the coaching style. There’s a lot of things that we’ve put in that are new to those guys, too. You don’t wanna be rigid or get stale.” pic.twitter.com/djKyRQWsYj
— Aaron Becker (@Aaron_M_Becker) June 11, 2024
Arthur Smith was on a layover in Dubai on his way to the Maldives with his wife when he got the call from Mike Tomlin asking if he was interested in the Steelers’ OC job.
He didn’t cut his vacation short, though.
“I didn’t want to get divorced.”
Smart man. pic.twitter.com/KrIiPRvbMb
— Brooke Pryor (@bepryor) June 11, 2024
Special teams captain Miles Killebrew was asked if Danny Smith has been brainstorming some unique things for the new kickoff:
"Have you met Danny Smith? He's always brainstorming. He'll send us texts in the middle of the night sometimes."
— Mike DeFabo (@MikeDeFabo) June 11, 2024
#Steelers Arthur Smith on going from being a head coach to an offensive coordinator.
“It’s not (tough) if you don’t have an ego or aren’t insecure. … I couldn’t have asked for a better situation. … I feel like it’s a perfect fit.” pic.twitter.com/mXiYiVXkEP
— Aaron Becker (@Aaron_M_Becker) June 11, 2024
OC Arthur Smith on if the #Steelers have a legitimate No. 2 WR.
“That’s all subjective. Things happen during the season. … They have conversations but that’s ultimately not my responsibility. … You’re always looking for improvement.” pic.twitter.com/svZPOwgtBj
— Aaron Becker (@Aaron_M_Becker) June 11, 2024
Russell Wilson and Justin Fields at Steelers mandatory minicamp pic.twitter.com/cABL6570o6
— Mike DeFabo (@MikeDeFabo) June 11, 2024
George Pickens running through drills at Steelers minicamp pic.twitter.com/jqThh5N6hU
— Mike DeFabo (@MikeDeFabo) June 11, 2024
#Steelers RBs working with Ryan Shazier and Eddie Faulkner on the first day of minicamp. pic.twitter.com/w8ZeUuAhcB
— Alan Saunders (@ASaunders_PGH) June 11, 2024
Steelers rookie WR Roman Wilson going to work pic.twitter.com/uCmlQvWy9H
— Nick Farabaugh (@FarabaughFB) June 11, 2024
Happy Steelers minicamp to all who celebrate pic.twitter.com/OEL4ce2qVM
— Brooke Pryor (@bepryor) June 11, 2024
Steelers running thru a ball security gauntlet pic.twitter.com/XbPhHbnLEb
— Mike DeFabo (@MikeDeFabo) June 11, 2024
KR/ RB/ WR Cordarrelle Patterson working with the RBs today pic.twitter.com/z8K0Mk1rWi
— Mike DeFabo (@MikeDeFabo) June 11, 2024
Here’s Cordarrelle Patterson pic.twitter.com/RNa2nDS346
— Nick Farabaugh (@FarabaughFB) June 11, 2024
QBs Russell Wilson and Justin Fields chalking it up during warmups at #Steelers mandatory minicamp. pic.twitter.com/N7gKq4mUvs
— Aaron Becker (@Aaron_M_Becker) June 11, 2024
Mike Tomlin on signing his 3-yr extension with the Steelers pic.twitter.com/Ff6rsUNw6h
— Chris Adamski (@C_AdamskiTrib) June 11, 2024
Mike Tomlin says all Steelers were in attendance today except Najee Harris, who was excused for a prior commitment and is expected back tomorrow.
As for his contract extension, he says it mostly just means he no longer has to field questions about it. pic.twitter.com/g6d1DvFgGG
— Brian Batko (@BrianBatko) June 11, 2024
Justin Fields and Co. go through a ball security drill pic.twitter.com/VFyYEkW1Xl
— Brooke Pryor (@bepryor) June 11, 2024
Eddie Faulkner on what he finds interesting about new Steelers OC Arthur Smith: pic.twitter.com/q6G3aTJAIM
— Chris Adamski (@C_AdamskiTrib) June 11, 2024
picked right up where we left off pic.twitter.com/JqptXWx3T4
— Brooke Pryor (@bepryor) June 11, 2024
Mike Tomlin on the decision to bring in Cam Sutton: pic.twitter.com/SzFoHWZR2Y
— Mike DeFabo (@MikeDeFabo) June 11, 2024
The great Ryan Switzer was at practice today observing and helping out. He is the WR coach at Tulsa.
— Mark Kaboly (@MarkKaboly) June 11, 2024
HC Mike Tomlin (fresh off his contract extension) looking on during warmups at #Steelers mandatory minicamp. pic.twitter.com/njeZJKXnS0
— Aaron Becker (@Aaron_M_Becker) June 11, 2024
QBs Russell Wilson and Justin Fields airing it out at #Steelers mandatory minicamp. pic.twitter.com/pbotlK5go2
— Aaron Becker (@Aaron_M_Becker) June 11, 2024
#Steelers QB Justin Fields ➡️ WR George Pickens pic.twitter.com/tgpN1o8qRf
— Aaron Becker (@Aaron_M_Becker) June 11, 2024
QBs Russell Wilson and Justin Fields going through ball security drills at #Steelers mandatory minicamp. pic.twitter.com/wL8ORSAAsS
— Aaron Becker (@Aaron_M_Becker) June 11, 2024
TEs Pat Freiermuth and Darnell Washington going through ball security drills at #Steelers mandatory minicamp. pic.twitter.com/wa4I9pftUm
— Aaron Becker (@Aaron_M_Becker) June 11, 2024
RB Jaylen Warren and rookie WR Roman Wilson going through ball security drills at #Steelers mandatory minicamp. pic.twitter.com/ptUGk6FNZy
— Aaron Becker (@Aaron_M_Becker) June 11, 2024
LBs T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith putting in work at #Steelers mandatory minicamp. pic.twitter.com/gTZmAzJNez
— Aaron Becker (@Aaron_M_Becker) June 11, 2024
My thoughts on the first day of #Steelers mandatory minicamp. QB competition is heating up. Who was absent and who made the play of the day? pic.twitter.com/o2SioteU12
— Aaron Becker (@Aaron_M_Becker) June 11, 2024
Do your thing GP pic.twitter.com/V1lqG3Bf4D
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) June 11, 2024
Russell Wilson: “I feel the fountain of youth. I feel revived in every way — mentally, emotionally, spiritually.” pic.twitter.com/Do63mvzqx7
— Brooke Pryor (@bepryor) June 11, 2024
#Steelers HC Mike Tomlin on the addition of OC Arthur Smith.
“I just like the energy that he brings, the competitive spirit that he brings. It creates a really good environment. He’s doing a really good job of selling his system of football to the players.” pic.twitter.com/rUMktTztpn
— Aaron Becker (@Aaron_M_Becker) June 11, 2024
😤 @ceeflashpee84 😤 pic.twitter.com/oWBeDWJt0A
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) June 11, 2024
#Steelers QB Russell Wilson on his relationship with OC Arthur Smith.
“It’s been great. … I think the best thing about our relationship is his knowledge of the game and how he’s communicating. I think that part’s always key.” pic.twitter.com/H22dZoMUCV
— Aaron Becker (@Aaron_M_Becker) June 11, 2024
#Steelers QB Russell Wilson on why HC Mike Tomlin is worthy of his contract extension.
“He’s one of the greatest motivators I’ve ever been around. I think his ability to communicate, his ability to inspire individuals every day. … I think that’s why he’s a Hall of Fame coach.” pic.twitter.com/QrEvAgNo43
— Aaron Becker (@Aaron_M_Becker) June 11, 2024
#Steelers QB Russell Wilson on teaming up with WR George Pickens.
“There’s only so many people in the world that can do what he can do. … I’ve been fortunate to play around some special receivers and he’s that guy. He’s definitely one of those, for sure.” pic.twitter.com/FSNjAjtqLU
— Aaron Becker (@Aaron_M_Becker) June 11, 2024
In motion 🌀 pic.twitter.com/0E41uUJyNa
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) June 11, 2024
#Steelers QB Russell Wilson on why he’s still driven to be great.
“I feel the fountain of youth, man. I feel revived in every way. … I think right now, I have all that confidence times 10. So I just use it all.” pic.twitter.com/pCc5OBawR0
— Aaron Becker (@Aaron_M_Becker) June 11, 2024
#Steelers QB Russell Wilson on continuing to grow his relationship with QB Justin Fields.
“I think there’s a great obligation in this game, for me personally, to continue to give as much knowledge as I know. … I’ve always been a huge Justin fan.” pic.twitter.com/65GObErAHp
— Aaron Becker (@Aaron_M_Becker) June 11, 2024
Yeah we’d stop scrolling too 🤣 pic.twitter.com/6PDyPbqSN3
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) June 11, 2024
Steelers new WR coach Zach Azzanni on George Pickens' potential: "He can do anything he wants. He's that talented. I think you guys all know that Ray Charles can see that." 😂
— Mike DeFabo (@MikeDeFabo) June 11, 2024
#Steelers WR Calvin Austin III on the identity of Arthur Smith’s offense.
“We just want to be tough and different. To win a Super Bowl and to get to where we want to go, you gotta be different. That’s really been the main goal.” pic.twitter.com/rEBHKAQint
— Aaron Becker (@Aaron_M_Becker) June 11, 2024
#Steelers WR Calvin Austin III on the difference between QBs Russell Wilson and Justin Fields.
“They’re definitely different quarterbacks. Obviously, they’re at different stages in their careers as well, but they both have the leadership quality, the athleticism.” pic.twitter.com/eDyZjFnXWI
— Aaron Becker (@Aaron_M_Becker) June 11, 2024
Grind don't stop 💪
More 📸: https://t.co/7QQ4w4OcHE pic.twitter.com/Ua4oqdlagx
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) June 11, 2024
Gone (mini)camping ⛺️ pic.twitter.com/ZZQQglmOv2
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) June 12, 2024
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