Young Steelers CBs must get through Ross Cockrell — yes, Ross Cockrell

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PITTSBURGH — Armed with high draft picks Artie Burns and Senquez Golson, the Pittsburgh Steelers can explore the possibilities of their cornerback group with veteran William Gay as a staple.

The forgotten man in those discussions, at least publicly, is Ross Cockrell.

The Steelers haven’t forgotten. Cockrell certainly hasn’t forgotten. He’s still eager to repay the Steelers for picking him up last summer after the Buffalo Bills cut him.

Cockrell started seven games last year, and he wants at least 16 more.

“I’m just trying to prove to them that I can be the starter,” Cockrell said. “I’m competing every day, working and making plays on the ball.”

Ross Cockrell started seven games for the Steelers last season after being cut by the Bills. Dylan Buell/Getty Images

The Steelers didn’t draft Burns No. 25 …

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