Pittsburgh Steelers Training Camp Outlook: Defensive Backs

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Published: August 8, 2009

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... Steelers training camp. Today we look at defensive backs.

 

Corners

The Steelers have a nice mixture of veterans and youth in training camp and that makes for some interesting competition for the probable six corner slots to be filled on the final 53-man roster.

The starters appear to be set with Ike Taylor on the left and William Gay taking over for departed Bryant McFadden at right corner.

Taylor is the unquestioned leader of the corners and will be counted on to go against every opponent's best receiver, usually in man-to-man situations. The seven-year veteran is more than up to the task.

There have been problems in camp with Gay dropping sure interceptions. The most recent bobble had head coach Mike Tomlin and defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau talking to Gay away from the rest of the squad.

If Gay, who has looked decent in pass coverage, continues to struggle, look for veteran Deshea To...

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