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REPORT DATES: Rookies July 27th, Veterans July 27th

SITE: Saint Vincent College, Latrobe, PA

CAMP OBJECTIVES: Most of the public attention in Steelers camp will be paid to the offense. First-round draft pick Rashard Mendenhall (Illinois) is being counted on to provide a frequent complement to running back Willie Parker, who returns after missing the end of last season with a leg injury. Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and wideout Hines Ward had a public offseason spat centering on the team's lack of height at receiver, and after the team granted Roethlisberger's wish by drafting the 6-4 Limas Sweed (Texas) in the second round, it will be interesting to see how the QB and his longtime No. 1 receiver get along. The play of an offensive line that lost its best player, Alan Faneca (Jets), will also bear watching. Defensively, an aging defense needs to see a few youngsters seize key roles. Second-year linebackers Lawrence Timmons and LaMarr Woodley, Tomlin's first two draft picks, are among those who must establish themselves early in camp.

PRESEASON SCHEDULE:

Aug 8 - vs. Philadelphia, 7:30 PM Aug 14 - at Buffalo, 7:30 PM Aug 23 - at Minnesota, 8:00 PM Aug 28 - vs. Carolina, 7:30 PM