As Major League Baseball, NBA and NHL are planning ways to get their sports back while remaining safe, the NFL isn't under the same pressure to get their players back since they are in the midst of their offseason.
But that doesn't mean there aren't aspects of the offseason that are being put on the back burner during the coronavirus pandemic.
Rookie minicamp, organized team activities and mandatory minicamps have all been held virtually, or cancelled. A lot of players, mainly veterans, likely enjoy not having to be there for workouts and walkthroughs in the spring. However, one aspect of all of these offseason activities are how players use them to get in shape and prepare for the rigors of a 16-game season.
The NFL had teams host virtual OTAs where strength and conditioning coaches gave workouts and tips, as well as position meetings talking about the Xs and Os of the game. But it just isn't the same as being there in person and grinding it out with teammates.
Members of the Steelers have being putting in the work this offseason, and have been posting many of their workouts on social media. It isn't as if those who aren't posting aren't working out, but it is always enjoyable to see the incredible work these athletes put in off the field to help them succeed on it.
Thanks to BlitzburghVideos (@BlitzVideos) on Twitter, I was able to put together a list of Steelers, and their workouts, so far throughout these unknown times.
Diontae Johnson looking explosive doing hill work and some with a parachute.
Diontae Johnson running some hills. #Steelers pic.twitter.com/e5hs1En3og
— BlitzburghVideos (@BlitzVideos) June 12, 2020
More of Johnson running hills. #Steelers pic.twitter.com/02ZFZ6mvzB
— BlitzburghVideos (@BlitzVideos) June 12, 2020
Eric Ebron, who has declared himself 100% healthy after ankle issues in 2019, looks good-to-go during these footwork drills.
Eric Ebron putting in that work! ? #Steelers pic.twitter.com/twElgy6C9Z
— BlitzburghVideos (@BlitzVideos) May 28, 2020
JuJu Smith-Schuster and James Conner have been putting in the work this offseason, and it is showing.
Conner and Ju Ju getting it in! #Steelers pic.twitter.com/hhaljpMui6
— BlitzburghVideos (@BlitzVideos) May 29, 2020
Conner and Ju Ju! #Steelers pic.twitter.com/O5lx4Sll7N
— BlitzburghVideos (@BlitzVideos) June 5, 2020
James Conner and Ju Ju getting it in! #Steelers pic.twitter.com/OPNMbEzbuo
— BlitzburghVideos (@BlitzVideos) June 5, 2020
Even without Smith-Schuster, Conner is working on his explosion.
James Conner putting in that work! #Steelers pic.twitter.com/uYKGBqX16t
— BlitzburghVideos (@BlitzVideos) June 2, 2020
Bud Dupree is still searching for that long term contract, and his work ethic this offseason has been impressive.
Bud getting some work in! ? #Steelers pic.twitter.com/fc6Uje5pRh
— BlitzburghVideos (@BlitzVideos) June 5, 2020
Dupree working! #Steelers pic.twitter.com/922hVPe2fq
— BlitzburghVideos (@BlitzVideos) June 14, 2020
Jaylen Samuels, who many have written off, is hoping to claim his spot on the team's running back depth chart.
Jay Sam working! #Steelers pic.twitter.com/MayjQfb31f
— BlitzburghVideos (@BlitzVideos) June 9, 2020
Ola Adeniyi has been looking explosive this offseason while working with pass rushing coach Brandon Taylor.
Ola getting after it today! (Via Ola's IG) #Steelers pic.twitter.com/chDhyiIajW
— BlitzburghVideos (@BlitzVideos) June 12, 2020
Will this work put in by the players equate in more wins in 2020? It certainly can't hurt, and the hope is this hard work will pay huge dividends for the Steelers come fall.
