Pittsburgh Steelers: 3 names who could be the “playmaker” Rod Woodson is talking about

PITTSBURGH, PA - DECEMBER 31: Joe Haden #21 of the Pittsburgh Steelers attempts to pump up the crowd during a timeout in the second half during the game against the Cleveland Browns at Heinz Field on December 31, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PA - DECEMBER 31: Joe Haden #21 of the Pittsburgh Steelers attempts to pump up the crowd during a timeout in the second half during the game against the Cleveland Browns at Heinz Field on December 31, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
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PITTSBURGH, PA – JANUARY 14: Joe Haden #21 of the Pittsburgh Steelers tips a pass intended for Marqise Lee #11 of the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half of the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Heinz Field on January 14, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PA – JANUARY 14: Joe Haden #21 of the Pittsburgh Steelers tips a pass intended for Marqise Lee #11 of the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half of the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Heinz Field on January 14, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Joe Haden

Your ninth season in the league usually isn’t your prime for many NFL player, but it could be for Joe Haden. It’s been awhile since he’s gotten an entire offseason to work on his skill and not worry about injury. Add a whole season on a team with productive defensive players, and now even more weapons around him, Haden could reach that next level stardom he’s capable of.

Team’s are going to attack Artie Burns more than Haden moving forward, but that doesn’t mean his impact can’t be felt. When you shut down guys like Julio Jones, Mike Evans and A.J. Green, you make an offense much more vulnerable than they expect to be.

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There was a reason Pittsburgh spent money on Haden last season. This team saw what he can do, and now, he’s got a whole offseason to make the most out of 2018. Who knows, one year of clean health and this cornerback could change the entire dynamic of the Steelers’ defense

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