Having a lot of guys who can run and cover matters. And no one here will doubt that the Steelers need CB help. The problem is, we need immediate help. And the further problem is, we can't afford to whiff with any picks, let alone a #1. And I would guess that a 1st round CB is probably one of the highest whiffing positions out there. And I think Corner is probably the hardest position to transition, from college to pro. So even if we drafted a #1 CB, chances are good that he will be a scrub early on.
As to the Ike-to-FS sentiment, it sounds good but I don't think it makes sense. He might be serviceable there, but he lacks the playmaking dimension that guys who did it in the past (Rod/Charles Woodson) had. I think the quality that makes these aging CB a viable FS option is their ball skills. (i.e. they make up for the lack of range, with game-changing potential. Ike lacks big-time, in that regard.) I would like to see Shark take over at FS. I think he is too stumpy as a SS (covering guys like Gronk for example). But I hope you can turn himself into a Thomas Everett type FS.
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