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Pittsburgh Steelers: 4 players who need to shine against the Panthers

By Noah Strackbein

GREEN BAY, WI - AUGUST 16: Joshua Dobbs #5 of the Pittsburgh Steelers avoids a tackle by Josh Jones #27 of the Green Bay Packers to score a two point conversion during the third quarter of a preseason game at Lambeau Field on August 16, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
GREEN BAY, WI - AUGUST 16: Joshua Dobbs #5 of the Pittsburgh Steelers avoids a tackle by Josh Jones #27 of the Green Bay Packers to score a two point conversion during the third quarter of a preseason game at Lambeau Field on August 16, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /
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TALLAHASSEE, FL – OCTOBER 21: Linebacker Matthew Thomas #6 of the Florida State Seminoles runs the ball downfield after recovering a fumble during their game against the Louisville Cardinals at Doak Campbell Stadium on October 21, 2017 in Tallahassee, Florida. (Photo by Michael Chang/Getty Images)
TALLAHASSEE, FL – OCTOBER 21: Linebacker Matthew Thomas #6 of the Florida State Seminoles runs the ball downfield after recovering a fumble during their game against the Louisville Cardinals at Doak Campbell Stadium on October 21, 2017 in Tallahassee, Florida. (Photo by Michael Chang/Getty Images) /

Matthew Thomas

Matthew Thomas is red hot right now, and needs to take advantage of the largest concern on the Steelers’ defense. Tyler Matakevich, as noted before, is falling fast. Jon Bostic still looks like he’s lost on the field. Leaving the undrafted rookie to earn his spot.

He’s on the verge of missing the roster or becoming the starter. The competition is that tight, and anyone can find themselves playing with the first team or looking for a job come Week 1.

Thomas has won the hearts of the fans, and could win the hearts of the coaches with one more strong performance. Inside linebacker is clearly the team’s most significant concern, and if Thomas provides some type of security he’ll be the man on the field.

Next. Did Jaylen Samuels cement his roster spot?. dark

He has all the athleticism and potential. He just needs to prove himself one last time. If he does, he’ll end up being No. 1 alongside Vince Williams.

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