As long as I can remember, the Steelers have never had a group of cornerbacks to boast about. Even during their Super Bowl years in the early 2000’s, Pittsburgh touted a group comprised of Ike Taylor, Bryant McFadden, and William Gay.
Though the absence of a great cornerback corps is something Steelers fans have grown accustomed to, there are a few reason why this could change. Here is how I graded the Steelers cornerbacks heading into the 2019 season:
Joe Haden
Joe Haden is the clear leader (and one of the only seasoned veterans) of the Steelers defensive backfield.