Steelers should extend cornerback Cameron Sutton
By Edward Hunt
Cam Sutton is just the type of player you want to keep around
There are two scenarios where Sutton cracks the starting lineup but another reason they should extend him is that he is the type of player they want to keep around.
The Steelers could get Sutton at a bargain because he has never been a starter. That gives the Steelers the edge when extending Sutton.
Sutton also might take a long term deal to secure his NFL future. He has only been paid a third-round salary over five years and will want to add some more NFL paychecks.
Conclusion
Cameron Sutton is a good player to have on your team and extending him will be great at this time. This is a time the Steelers can get him at a bargain and have a starter quality corner on their roster.
The NFL is a league that is always hurting for corners. Just look at the Minnesota Vikings who have invested so much into the cornerback position. Sutton can also play the inside and outside role at the corner position for the Steelers.
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The other added benefit is if Haden and Hilton come back in 2021, they could still get Sutton on the field by using him as the fourth cornerback in the dime package. You don’t always need extra safety to run an effective dime package. This is also important with the explosion of slot receivers coming into the NFL.