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Pete Carroll Calls Joey Porter Jr. A ‘Big-Timer’ Ahead Of Steelers-Seahawks Matchup

Joey Porter Jr. may be quieting big-time receivers, but his play has made a loud statement across the league.

One person who has taken notice of the rookie’s season is Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll. Speaking on the Pete Carroll Preview on KIRO Newsradio show, the Super Bowl champion praised Porter.

“We’ll see Joey Porter, you know, he’s a first-round pick, he’s a big-timer,” Carroll said.

The “big-timer” is already talking about a “big” game within the game ahead of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ matchup against the Seahawks this Sunday.

When speaking with the media earlier this week, Porter talked about his upcoming matchup against Seattle wide receiver D.