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Black Jon Bostic Jersey , it not too hard to envisage the coaching staff believing the young rookie was a better option to start than Fort or Matakevich. That being said, Tomlin’s love of his veteran players is well known, and it would be equally unsurprising if Thomas was left languishing on the bench a bit longer before he was able to convince Tomlin or Keith Butler that he deserved an opportunity to play. Having expected his inclusion with the first-team in practice ahead of the Ravens game was an indication Thomas might play in Week 4, we are equally prepared to be disappointed again this week. Should the Steelers continue to falter, they will have nothing to lose from trying some of their more inexperienced players like the former Florida State product. How much worse can he really be given the standard of play we have already seen at the position so far this season? It is looking increasingly likely that the Pittsburgh Steelers will be somewhat short-handed along the offensive line once again in Week 10 after Marcus Gilbert was held out of another day of practice on Tuesday. Troubled by a knee injury since returning from the bye-week
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