Steelers will ditch live tackling during training camp under Mike McCarthy
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Key Points:
- Mike McCarthy’s approach to Steelers training camp will differ significantly from Mike Tomlin’s 19-year tenure, with a key change being the elimination of live tackling drills.
- McCarthy emphasized focusing on footwork and using GPS data to evaluate training stress, aiming to balance player preparation with injury risk reduction.
- While Tomlin favored intense live tackling sessions to build toughness and conditioning, McCarthy believes tackling skills can be developed effectively through non-live drills.
- Tomlin’s recent adjustment involved scheduling practices during hotter parts of the day to increase physical stress and conditioning, a practice McCarthy has not indicated continuing.
- McCarthy acknowledges injuries are part of the game but prioritizes minimizing risk through careful assessment and modified training methods.
