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Tomlin ‘Comfortable’ With Backup Flexibility Behind Now-Starter Zach Frazier

Related Topics: Mike Tomlin, Nate Herbig

Unfortunate as it was to lose Nate Herbig for the season, the Pittsburgh Steelers made a seamless transition to rookie Zach Frazier. A move that felt inevitable even if Herbig stayed healthy and received the initial nod at center. Finding Frazier’s backup could take some more evaluation.

Speaking to reporters following Tuesday’s practice, Mike Tomlin talked about and talked up the options the team has behind Zach Frazier when asked about rookie Mason McCormick’s ability to play multiple spots.

“He’s a guy that’s versatile, but we’ve got a lot of guys that are versatile,” Tomlin said via a team-provided transcript.