A lot of criticism has been levied against Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Antwon Blake over the past couple days, much of it warranted after the third-year defender was consistently beaten in coverage by Julian Edelman Thursday night. With the return of All-22 coaches film (YAY), I took a look at Blake’s performance and usage by defensive coordinator Keith Butler. What I saw was concerning on several levels.
First, Blake is a tough, scrappy corner, who understands assignments, typically tackles well, and will play the pocket of the receiver at most catch points.