Marvez is President of the Football Writers Association:
"Rather than attempting to game-plan for a potential opponent, Steelers coaches stressed fundamentals that had slipped and challenged players through sessions that matched the first-team offense and defense.
"It made it a little competitive," Steelers defensive end Aaron Smith said.
Pittsburgh coach Mike Tomlin gave his team the weekend off. [SIZE=14pt]But unlike the 2007 Dallas Cowboys, there were no sightings of Steelers players in Cabo San Lucas or any other off-field controversy.
"You've got a mature team that understands a week off isn't a vacation," said Smith, a 10-year NFL veteran. "You've got to keep that edge."[/SIZE]
"Rather than attempting to game-plan for a potential opponent, Steelers coaches stressed fundamentals that had slipped and challenged players through sessions that matched the first-team offense and defense.
"It made it a little competitive," Steelers defensive end Aaron Smith said.
Pittsburgh coach Mike Tomlin gave his team the weekend off. [SIZE=14pt]But unlike the 2007 Dallas Cowboys, there were no sightings of Steelers players in Cabo San Lucas or any other off-field controversy.
"You've got a mature team that understands a week off isn't a vacation," said Smith, a 10-year NFL veteran. "You've got to keep that edge."[/SIZE]