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BRIAN BOYCE FROM SPRINGBORO, PA: Do you think the Steelers should have played Skylar Thompson against Carolina's 1s and 2s last Thursday night? Then play Mason Rudolph in the second half. This could have provided a more apples-to-apples comparison for the two QBs. Or do the coaches already know each player well enough through practice and prior experiences playing to complete their evaluation?

ANSWER: The way I read your submission indicates to me that you believe there was a competition for the backup quarterback job being held during the preseason. I would disagree with that. My opinion is that Mason Rudolph was being prepared for the job as Aaron Rodgers' backup for the 20

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