He didn't do **** in Pittsburgh, either. Remember when he left he had one career interception and had dropped a few over the years just like the guy they have on the other side. Just what the Steelers needed, two corners that couldn't catch.
Now if you want to discuss why these guys do better elsewhere, that is a legit discussion. But based on the production with the Steelers, I wouldn't have signed either of them.
Lewis was second in the league in passes defensed when the Steelers let him go. Steelers have had trouble with interceptions for a very very long time. The year Lewis left I thought finally we have a solid secondary. They played great that year. Then no contract offer for Lewis. Allen goes on a decline. Ike is getting older and hurt. Troy has seen better days, and Gay is our top guy now..LOL
He did not become a starter until his fourth season in the Steel City, but when he did, he shined. Lewis totaled 71 tackles, an interception and 23 passes defended, which was good for second in the NFL behind Seattle Seahawks‘ Richard Sherman.
Well, he had a big year with his new team in 2013, tallying 47 combined tackles, nine passes defended, a forced fumble and a team-leading four interceptions. The only reason his tackle numbers and passes defended dropped is because quarterbacks would rarely throw his way. He stuck to opposing receivers like glue, which is one of the reasons why the Saints finished with the No. 4 overall defense.
Lewis has just about everything you want from a defensive back. The 6-foot-1 corner is aggressive off the line of scrimmage, an animal in press coverage and has the intelligence to operate in the zone as well. His quickness and change of direction grants him the ability to compete with some of the league’s top wide receivers.