Ah, training camp. It’s a wonderful time of year. A new football season is just around the corner. Steeler Nation will make the trek out to Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, PA just to catch a glimpse of Steelers football. It just makes you want to sing “Kumbayah.”

But alas, we’ve lost that Kumbayah feeling.

Mike Wallace remains unsigned, and the Steelers have suspended negotiations with the young receiver. If Wallace wants a long term deal, he must first sign the $2.472 million tender offered by the team. Once he signs, then negotiations are back on the table.

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• Now that it’s officially summer we’re inching ever so closer to the best season of all: football season. But since it’s not quite time for training camp, I guess there’s nothing better to do than host a youth football camp. All the cool kids are doing it. Like Mike Tomlin. Or Ben Roethlisberger with special guest stars Brett Keisel and Brett Keisel’s beard.
• Speaking of training camp, the Steelers have announced the training camp schedule for this summer. Training camp will once again take place at Sain Vincent College in Latrobe, PA. Several practices will be open to the public.

At long last, training camp is back in session.

• The Steelers cut offensive tackle Max Starks and receiver Antwaan Randle El. According to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Starks could be re-signed by the Steelers. With the emergence of Wallace, Brown, and Sanders, Randle El may just be the odd man out. As for Starks, this may just be a salary cap issue.
• Former Steeler Plaxico Burress is due to meet with Mike Tomlin on Saturday. Did the Steelers cut Starks and Randle El to better position themselves in the Plaxico Burress Sweepstakes?
• Mike Tomlin called Harrison’s remarks in Men’s Journal “inappropriate.” 

“I think it was inappropriate,” said Tomlin. “Whether or not it was detrimental to the development of our team, that remains to be seen. But it was inappropriate. What he said regarding the Commissioner was inappropriate.”

It’s official. The Great 2011 NFL Lockout is over! And there was much rejoicing in the land.

So let’s get down to business.

• The Steelers are to report to training camp on July 28. Training camp will once again take place at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe. The Steelers’ first practice will take place on July 29, and their afternoon practice will be open to the public.
• The Steelers wasted no time and signed 15 undrafted rookie free agents. Only time will tell if one (or more) of these rookie free agents will be the next Willie Parker or James Harrison.