For Patrick Peterson, it’s like looking into a mirror. And maybe more correctly, a time machine. Joey Porter Jr. picked off his first pass in the Steelers’ second preseason game of his rookie year, Porter’s debut game after missing the opener with a minor injury. It was also the first home game of his NFL career. Peterson knows the feeling. Way back in 2011, he picked off his first pass in the Arizona Cardinals’ third preseason game, also his home debut.
Now a wise veteran who will end his career in Canton, Ohio, Peterson can reflect back on that moment and how it helped him.