In their franchise’s history, the Pittsburgh Steelers have had multiple legendary defenders. Joe Greene likely takes the top spot, but when it comes to more modern players, Troy Polamalu stands out as the best. Polamalu was one of the best safeties in NFL history. There’s a good argument to be made that he is the best. However, former NFL safety Earl Thomas III believes he’s better than Polamalu.
“I’m better than Ed Reed,” Thomas said recently on Josina Anderson’s podcast, The Exhibit. “I’m better than Troy Polamalu.”
Not does Thomas think he’s better than Polamalu, but he also believes he’s superior to Reed.