Who is the Artie Burns of this draft?

The more I think about the low value of the Cockrell deal, the more I think the Steelers almost see him as an insurance policy.

I think the Steelers could very well be gunning for a CB in round 1. That way if later on in the season Cockrell is the #3 or even #4 CB, the Steelers aren't out of pocket too much, while maintaining a good level of play.

I have a list of 7-8 CBs that I would be comfortable at #30 the more I think about it.

 

I agree. They are open to upgrading as the 4th rd tender proves. I think a boundary CB is very much in play but are comfortable falling bak on Cockrell if they have to.

 

It also allows an outside corner with potential, who is not quite ready for the NFL, to be targeted after the 1st round.

 

I think he would fit better if we were replacing Shazier, not Timmons. I like Vince in the base defense, and taking him off the field for another DB in sub packages more than trying to find a 3 down linebacker to replace Timmons. In our base defense, the LB replacing Timmons needs to be a strong side-capable linebacker against the run (whether we're talking a Buck in a 3-4 or a SAM in a 4-3). We already have our weak side "chase" LB in Shazier. When I watch Cunningham, I see a guy who fits best as a weak side LB. Just my view.