Fansided
Fansided

Joe Haden on the Trade Block: Five Potential Landing Spots

By George Stockburger

Dec 28, 2014; Baltimore, MD, USA; Cleveland Browns cornerback Joe Haden (23) looks on during the game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 28, 2014; Baltimore, MD, USA; Cleveland Browns cornerback Joe Haden (23) looks on during the game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
3 of 6
Next
Oct 16, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jarvis Landry (14) makes a catch in front of Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Artie Burns (25) at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 16, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jarvis Landry (14) makes a catch in front of Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Artie Burns (25) at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /

Another AFC North team makes a call to Cleveland, except this time it’s the Pittsburgh Steelers. Despite drafting Artie Burns in the first round, Pittsburgh is in desperate need of a cornerback.

William Gay has performed well, but is 31-years-old and can’t cover the entire field. Ross Cockrell belongs at nickel, evident by his struggles against larger wide receivers. When facing A.J. Green twice a year, you need someone who can compete.

Finally, none of the Steelers young-guns have panned out thus far. Artie Burns is still learning the ropes, Justin Gilbert (who was acquired from Cleveland) is still a bust, and Senquez Golson is on injured reserve.

Pittsburgh needs to counter the Ravens and hope their defense carries the team while Big Ben rehabs from a knee injury. They currently sit atop the AFC North, but there’s little room for error.

Home/NFL Hot Takes