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[hide]“Russell’s in the pole position,” Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin told local reporters Sunday at the NFL owners meetings at the Grande Lakes Orlando Resort. “I just think that provides clarity for all parties involved. Russell is a veteran, man. He’s got a proven process of readiness. He’s been in the league a long time. He’s capable of rallying troops………….”Rest assured, when it comes time to compete, Justin will be given an opportunity to compete. “It will allow those guys to sort themselves out. Russell’s in the pole position. I think his body of work justifies that. He’s just got a lot of experience in terms of what it takes to be the guy over the course of a 12-month calendar. And I just think that’s something that a younger guy like Justin can learn from.”[/hide]