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stillers4me
04-25-2015, 11:56 AM
Troy Polamalu may be gone but he’ll never be forgotten, especially by Shamarko Thomas (http://www.steelers.com/team/roster/shamarko-thomas/5cb3b5e6-1b08-4371-8316-0bf10dd8a3a1/).

“I still talk to Troy because he’s a great mentor,” Thomas maintained. “He’s always going to be a great mentor, even a father role in my life and a big brother role.”

It remains to be seen whether Thomas can become Polamalu’s successor at strong safety in return. Polamalu’s retirement has opened the door for someone at the position. Thomas was next in line on the final depth chart of the 2014 season.

“I’ll take it one step at a time,” he said. “I’ve been here before. I’m not a rookie any more.........

read more @ http://www.steelers.com/news/article-1/Shamarko-aims-to-make-Troy-proud/5b88fa97-9a38-4666-b9e4-1008f5cd1813?short_code=2vhoe

Lady Steel
04-25-2015, 10:41 PM
I think it's fantastic that Troy continues to mentor Shamarko. Good on him.

Steeldude
04-25-2015, 11:46 PM
I think the Steelers will pass on a safety in be first round. If an OLB or CB of value isn't there in the first they may trade down.

LLT
04-26-2015, 09:21 AM
Great article!!!

86WARD
04-26-2015, 09:43 AM
I wouldn't mind a trade down at all as long as they don't pass on Peters...that's my biggest fear actually. I would hate for Peters to be there and they take a OLB...

LLT
04-26-2015, 10:10 AM
I wouldn't mind a trade down at all as long as they don't pass on Peters...that's my biggest fear actually. I would hate for Peters to be there and they take a OLB...

Well....now that Jalen Collins has been ousted for failing SEVERAL drug tests...That may be one less CB taken in the first round.

If Beasley, Fowler, or Dupree are there at #22 (unlikely)....I wouldn't mind taking them...otherwise, CB's Marcus Peters or Kevin Johnson would be the right choice.

TD's & Beer
04-26-2015, 10:46 AM
I had high hopes for Shamarko when he was drafted, but he hasn't shown he's even starter material yet, let alone Troy's "replacement".

86WARD
04-26-2015, 11:29 AM
I had high hopes for Shamarko when he was drafted, but he hasn't shown he's even starter material yet, let alone Troy's "replacement".

Same feeling here...