Perhaps the worst kept secret in Pittsburgh is that the Steelers are going to give third-year man Shamarko Thomas every opportunity to be the replacement to Troy Polamalu. Thomas has the utmost respect for the future Hall of Famer and has trained with him so he knows what it takes.
What happens if Thomas just can’t get the job done?
Let’s remember that he played less than five snaps on defense in 2014. What is it about Thomas that makes the Steelers and the fan base so confident that he’s the next strong safety?
Therein lies the problem.