Pittsburgh Steelers Roster Battles Few and Far Between

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Published: May 12, 2009

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... however, it's become more of a trend.

Of the team's 22 Super Bowl XLIII starters, only two have departed in the ensuing offseason. 

That lack of turnover might make for a boring training camp devoid of position battles, but it is an unparalleled blessing for a team trying to win back to back championships.

There are a few intriguing spots up for grabs, however. Here's a look at the Steelers' principle position battles and the competitors. I've ranked these in order of importance to the team's overall performance.

 

Cornerback: Deshea Townsend vs. William Gay

A year after the Steelers proved that their secondary was indeed up to the task, they have to replace starter Bryant McFadden.

On paper, it sounds pretty scary.

In reality, McFadden only started a handful of regular season games in 2008 and is far from irreplaceable in the Steelers' lineup.

While McFadden was nursing an arm injury, both...

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