OTA Practice Report: Leftwich continues to take 1st team reps at quarterback

The Pittsburgh Steelers got back to work this morning for their first set of what will be twelve OTA practices over the next four weeks.

With Ben Roethlisberger absent from OTA's and suspended for at least the first four games of the season, all eyes continue to be on the quarterback position.

For the fourth straight practice, dating back to mini-camp, Byron Leftwich took first team reps at quarterback and thus far appears to be the front runner to win the starting quarterback job. The coaching staff has confidence in Leftwich as do his teammates.

A slimmer Leftwich threw the ball well today after having an inconsistent mini-camp in his first set of practices with the team.

Head coach Mike Tomlin acknowledged today that Leftwich has received the bulk of work but there will be opportunities for Charlie Batch and Dennis Dixon in the near future. However, Tomlin noted that there won't be an equal opportunity for all three quarterbacks.