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Let's get to it:

MIKE FOSTER FROM EWA BEACH, HI: The Steelers are 7-6 and lead the division with 4 games to play, 2 of them against division opponents, and the finale is at home against the only other contender for the division title. Instead of talking about the No. 3 QB, what's up with James Pierre? He's a great gunner but has played well when he's been put in at CB. Why hasn't he played CB more? Why hasn't he been signed to a long-term contract? If his above the line play continues, do you think he could get a long-term contract?

ANSWER: Let me start by relaying what Coach Mike Tomlin recently said about James Pierre:

"You get out what you put in. There are no shortcuts in this business.

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