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Bettis is not hurt and there's been no setback, but he did not practice on the first day of mini-camp. The 12-year veteran running back, who considered retirement, said taking it easy in mini-camp was preventative medicine. "Actually, it's making sure we don't have a setback, more than anything," he explained. "After 10 years in the same system, I pretty much know. What you see is what you get. It's also an opportunity to let other guys get some reps."
Reported by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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Head coach Bill Cowher said Bettis has "a little quad tendinitis, but we expect him to be out there and get through some of the coaching sessions later this month." Fellow halfback Verron Haynes also did not practice to allow a knee injury that bothered him last season to heal fully. Heath Miller, the Steelers' first-round draft choice, received clearance to participate in mini-camp and went through both practices Friday.
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