Ranking every Steelers position by need in 2023 offseason

Dec 9, 2021; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin (center) talks with free safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) and cornerback Arthur Maulet (35) and cornerback Cameron Sutton (20) and teammates during the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports /

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Steelers position of need #3: CB

Need level: Potentially desperate

The Steelers have had a pretty poor run of cornerback rooms for most of the seasons past 2010. While the combo of Steven Nelson, Joe Haden, and Mike Hilton was a refreshing group, it was a short-lived trio. The group isn’t a disaster, but it lacks a top name, and the top player of the group, Cameron Sutton, could very likely have played his last down with the team.

As much as I like James Pierre and Levi Wallace, neither of them are top options that can consistently take on a team’s best wideout. You could argue the same thing for Sutton, but he proved this season he is a great starter. If he is retained, this need drops, as the team could draft a developmental outside cornerback and run with it.

If Sutton isn’t retained though, this group is suddenly an even bigger wreck. There won’t be a capable slot cornerback rostered and the need for a top outside option will have only grown. No matter what the group likes before the draft, a rookie is a sensible addition. That said, this could easily grow into one of the biggest needs for the team.

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