Analyzing Cameron Sutton’s Preseason Performance Against The Philadelphia Eagles

[Steeler Nation]

If there was any*indication as to the type of defensive player second-year cornerback Cameron Sutton can be for the Pittsburgh Steelers defense, Thursday’s performance against the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles gave us a small sample but a very good. Prior to training camp, Sutton was heralded for his versatility. In reviewing his performance […]

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[steel dino]

The pick was a gimme no matter how you paint it..

Ive seen Harvey Clayton make that same play...

Hope the kid does become a "splash" play type player for the backside of our otherwise non-descript defense..

 

[Steeltime]

The pick was a gimme no matter how you paint it..

"May I note my disagreement?"

/s Ike Taylor

 

[Superman]

Many had Cam Sutton as a 1st rounder prior to his senior season at Tennessee. He chose to return to Tennessee for his senior season instead of opting for the draft. During that senior season, he broke his ankle, then healed quickly enough to return to the lineup. He played hesitant afterwards, likely due to not wanting to hurt his draft status any more with another injury. That said, Sutton was an absolute steal when we drafted him. As his confidence grows, he'll just get better and better. He'll not make anyone forget Rod Woodson or have the coverage ability of a young Ike Taylor, but he's capable of holding his own.