The third preseason game historically is when the starters get the most playing time before the regular season begins — a dress rehearsal, if you will.
Head coach Mike Tomlin felt that same way during his first three years as the Steelers' coach. But that has all changed, and the dress rehearsal has become the real thing.
Tomlin and the Steelers have gone about their business in a very different way this week leading up to today's third preseason game. Pittsburgh visits the Denver Broncos at 8 tonight at Invesco Field.
"This (was) a simulation-type week," Tomlin said.
For the first time, the Steelers approached a preseason game exactly like they would if it was a regular-season game, with the hopes of getting the team in more of a meaningful football mode.
"It doesn't even feel like it is training camp," receiver Hines Ward said. "Taking this approach really helps the younger guys, and for the veteran guys to get back into routine and get prepared for the week."
This was the first week the Steelers have been at their training facility since breaking training camp. (Tribune)
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