When the Steelers signed cornerback Patrick Peterson this offseason, the idea was that the 32-year-old former All-Pro could be a mentor to whatever young cornerback the Steelers bring in during the NFL Draft. With the team selecting cornerback Joey Porter Jr. at No. 32 overall, he’s going to be the guy that Peterson focuses his mentorship on. During a press conference after the selection, defensive coordinator Teryl Austin discussed the dynamic between Peterson and Porter Jr.
“The young guys keeps the older guy loose and the older guy gives his knowledge to the young guy, and if the young guy is willing to take it, there’s a great dynamic there.