File this one under “things I didn’t need to know“.

The glare from Tyler Palko’s shaved legs blinds even receiver Greg Lee’s keen vision.
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Throwing for 17 touchdowns in the Panthers’ final six games, Palko’s abilities have garnished the most attention with his smooth legs running a close second depending upon which gender is asked.

“See how they’re glistening over there,” Lee said about Palko’s legs during Pittsburgh media day. “He shaves his legs and he only does it during the season I think. They say the girls like it.”

About the only benefit I can see for a guy to do this (who isn’t a swimmer, cyclist or perhaps a sprinter) is to avoid having the hair ripped out by the roots when you get tape put on your legs.

Still, if hairless chests are considered desirable these days, why not the legs? I guess.

Defensive End Charles Sallet is still recovering from a shoulder injury and subsequent surgery in the spring has found himself behind Chris McKillop on the depth chart — for now. Not that they aren’t still teammates.

During a morning workout yesterday, Sallet delighted Pitt defensive ends coach Charlie Partridge, when he approached McKillop and offered some advice.

“Chris McKillop was working in a pass-rush drill,” Partridge said, “and I coached Chris and then got the next guy going. I turned around and looked over my shoulder and there was Charles Sallet, following on the coaching points that I made with Chris. That’s the guy he’s competing with for the spot. It’s that kind of leadership that gives you a chance to be pretty successful.”

Patridge conceded to being surprised — to a point.

Said Sallet: “I’m not one of those guys who would down somebody just because they are in the same position as me. I take pleasure in motivating my teammates. If they ask me stuff, I tell them what to do. I tell them the right thing to do.”

When it was suggested that Sallet was the ultimate team player, he nodded in full agreement.

“You’re always trying to get a feel for the chemistry for your football team, and one of the things that we, as a coaching staff, really believe right now is these kids enjoy each other,” Partridge said. “Let’s be honest, when you have 105 people from all different walks of life, that’s a hard thing to have happen.

“Fortunately right now, we’ve got the kind of kids that truly get along with each other. We’re very fortunate right now that we’ve got the chemistry we need.”

Everyone wants to win.

With position changes and new emphasis on speed, Corey Davis is a prime example. He dropped more than 30 pounds and has been moved from Defensive Lineman to Offensive Right Tackle.

Davis sometimes misses his old position. Linebackers, he said, get the glory after making highlight-reel tackles. He also feels different after a long day’s work on the line.

“When I played linebacker, my shoulders and hands used to hurt,” he said. “Now, my whole body — from my ankles to my neck — hurts. The physical part is really brutal.”

When that first depth chart comes out, there’s going to be a lot of, “but I thought he was…”