4 most disappointing Steelers so far in the 2020 season
By Tommy Jaggi
4. Joe Haden
We knew that Joe Haden’s impressive play wasn’t going to last forever – especially now that the cornerback is now 31 years old. In defensive back years, he’s already overstayed his welcome. While his play isn’t flat-out dismal, it hasn’t been great so far.
Haden has allowed 117 receiving yards through the first three games of the season (which isn’t all that bad). However, he’s currently allowing 16.7 yards per reception – a number that is way higher than 11 yards per catch surrendered in the previous two years.
In addition, the former Pro Bowl cornerback hasn’t made many plays on the ball. He has just 1 pass defense and 1 interception so far. In 2019, Haden impressed with 17 pass defenses and 5 interceptions. Haden’s 55.9 overall grade from Pro Football Focus is the lowest among all Steelers cornerbacks in 2020, and his pitiful run defense grade of 33.1 is 7th-lowest among all cornerbacks in the NFL at this point. He needs to improve after the bye.