Could we, one day in the next year or two, be looking at a Pittsburgh Steelers starting secondary that includes Joey Porter Jr. and Cory Trice Jr. on the outside and Patrick Peterson manning up in the slot at the cornerback positions?
Time will tell whether or not that’s wishful thinking, but the notion of Peterson playing inside is far more likely to be a reality, and sooner rather than later. The 13th-year veteran is already taking reps there and is embracing it—and even seeing certain advantages to it.
“It gives me the ability to play even slower than on the outside, because on the outside, it’s you, the numbers, and the receiver”, he told reporters, via Amanda Godsey.