After some contradictory reporting, the Pittsburgh Steelers officially landed veteran CB Darius Slay for what could potentially be the final season of his excellent NFL career. While Slay is coming off starting for the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles, he’s 34 and won’t make the Steelers’ defense any younger.
So can Slay still play? Or is Pittsburgh paying for a past production moreso than the future? Let’s break down his tape divided into coverage, run defense/tackling, and usage.
Coverage
Though Slay is in his mid-30s, he can still cover at an impressive level. His ‘FBI,’ his football intelligence, helps make up for any loss of speed.