DR43 Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Ross Cockrell has been disappointing thus far in the preseason. I know it is still very early but Cockrell might have just had a career year last season. He has failed significantly when he went up against Antonio and he failed again today. Not only did he get burned multiple times but he should have let up a touchdown that was dropped. How can it be conceivable to defeat a team like New England when we Cockrell cannot stay with his man seconds after the ball is snapped? That's the type of DB Brady picks apart. I know it is very unlikely but is there anyone out there that the Steelers could trade for that has the ability to be a credible #2? I know that Trumaine Johnson was once thought as an option but it is understood from the local reporters this trade is doubtful. I know that a much likely scenario would be to sign a roster cut but there is a reason these guys are getting cut in the first place. Are there anyone at all that is a possibility? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chieferific Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Witherspoon, Moreau, Griffin, Lewis....Oh wait, nevermind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
43M Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Short of trading for a bigger name, I doubt there is anyone we can or will bring in that will make a notable difference. Im not big on throwing tons of money around in free agency, but I really wanted the Steelers to splurge on one of the top corners. We passed on that opportunity, and we didnt really get anything in the draft, so this is what happens. One quality starting corner next to Burns couldve made all the difference....and if there was any time to splurge, it was this past offseason when its clear Ben will only be around a few more years, if that. However, to the point you made about New England and Brady....even if we went out and somehow got Richard Sherman and Stephon Gilmore, they wouldnt make a huge difference against New England unless we completely changed our defensive philosophies against them. I dont care who we have at corner....as long as we play uber-conservative soft zone against them, Brady will tear us apart every time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stillersenat Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 4 hours ago, FourThreeMafia said: I dont care who we have at corner....as long as we play uber-conservative soft zone against them, Brady will tear us apart every time. And that ladies and gentlemen, is the bottom line... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jebrick Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 They want to play more press man. Butler has said as much in recent articles. They do not have the people to do it. Cockrell and Gay are pure zone CB. The Steelers have many slot CBs. Sutton, Hilton, Golson and Dixon. Allen is a rookie and can not be trusted at this point on the outside. Sensabaugh is the only chance at outside but I doubt he is a press man any better than Cockrell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Livewire Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 They could always trade for a CB...and not play him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chieferific Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 1 hour ago, 1BackInBlackFan said: They could always trade for a CB...and not play him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waffles7 Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 I've said it from the jump and maybe I stand alone but I'd take Revis RIGHT NOW over Cockrell, all day, everyday, & twice on sundays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chieferific Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 3 minutes ago, waffles7 said: I've said it from the jump and maybe I stand alone but I'd take Revis RIGHT NOW over Cockrell, all day, everyday, & twice on sundays. They'll have to pay him $6 million for 1 year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waffles7 Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 10 minutes ago, Chieferific said: They'll have to pay him $6 million for 1 year. I'll pay that no problem. I'd rather overpay than watch Cockrell any longer. Sidenote, I too hope we extend Tuitt soon there after signing Revis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crickett Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 You guys realize Revis is terrible now, right? It's August and nobody has signed him for a reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warfelg Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 4 hours ago, Crickett said: You guys realize Revis is terrible now, right? It's August and nobody has signed him for a reason. A-freaking-men Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDLefebvre Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 On 8/21/2017 at 2:05 PM, Crickett said: You guys realize Revis is terrible now, right? It's August and nobody has signed him for a reason. Logic has no place in our forum!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waffles7 Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 23 minutes ago, JDLefebvre said: Logic has no place in our forum!!! I would confidently say that i have more logic than most on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDLefebvre Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 14 minutes ago, waffles7 said: I would confidently say that i have more logic than most on here. Ok... congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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