I usually don't like the older guy signings, but at least Patrick Peterson can still perform. 5 INTs last year, 15 deflections, 66 tackles, all around his career highs from his 2nd year with Arizona.
Let's hope he holds up. Also concerned they will still go DB at 17 and reach. I hope I am wrong on that though.
Oh man if DB is what they choose at 17, I'll be profoundly disappointed. There would be so many better options at 17. What kills me is that if Joey Porter Jr is available at 17, they will probably take him just because of who his daddy is.
I saw that it was a 2 year deal but haven't seen any $ yet.
Yeaah sorry Patty Boy. That 7 is getting retired here soon so you can't have it.
I feel like there is a bigger need for us than CB at 17, especially now with signing Peterson. OL is still #1 on my list, then we can worry about a CB.
Doesn't appear to have much influence at all... but I'll keep crossing my fingers that they do the right thing either through FA or the draft. If CB is at 17, then they better go OL at 32 (if not move back for numerous 2nd Rd picks and still get OL).
Just peaked at the breakdown on spotrac... Very reasonable contract. $5.85 guaranteed, but only a $4.2m cap hit this season with a potential out after 1 yr before his cap doubles. Basically a prove it contract to an aged vet. Very surprised he couldn't find a better contract elsewhere TBH.Well here are the financials:
So it makes sense then. Especially if they bring in a young DB in the draft and then gives them more cap space vs the Sutton deal.
In the end the analogy holds true they went old like Hextall and cheap like Nutting.
There are absolutely bigger needs. But I think it's a very Steeler thing to do, and I think they are likely still laser-focused on a CB at 17.
I'd really love to come out of this draft with one of Trenton Simpson, Drew Sanders or Jack Campbell
