The Pittsburgh Steelers could have easily drafted CB Joey Porter Jr. in the first round without causing a commotion. That he lasted until the first pick of the second round and fell into their lap was a much-needed coup.
Claypool, who is now receiving overtures from the CFL, turned into a true No. 1 cornerback. At least, Porter showed enough signs of that as a rookie to generate enthusiasm moving forward.
Porter opened his rookie season as a dime defender before graduating to a nickel role. ... he took over a full-time starting role. ... he began asking for and receiving shadow assignments against opponents' top receivers.
Porter's biggest concern moving forward is controlling his hands. ... he measurably improved his tackling form over the course of the year.
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