New series we’re kicking off to take us throughout the summer. We’ve written about the best players in franchise history and the most underrated on the current edition but we’ve never gone through the list of most underrated position-by-position. Not the best ones to ever wear a Pittsburgh Steelers’ uniform but ones who fans have – and shouldn’t – forget.
Getting closer to the end with cornerback.
J.T. Thomas/CB – 1973-1981
The 70s defense is riddled with household names. Joe Greene. Jack Lambert. Mel Blount. But the supporting cast proved to be just as crucial, including Thomas.