Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr. Should've Been Starting from Day 1: Film Breakdown

In this film breakdown, we take a look at Pittsburgh Steelers rookie CB Joey Porter Jr., the 1st pick of the 2nd round in the 2023 NFL Draft. So far this season, JPJ has looked as good as advertised, despite playing a limited number of snaps. However, every time he is out there, he is locked on to his receiver, allowing almost no separation. Last week, he replaced Patrick Peterson toward the end of the Ravens game, and ended the game by picking off Lamar Jackson, while covering Odell Beckham Jr. in the endzone. By all indications, he should be the starter moving forward. In this video, we analyze what he's put on tape so far, and what to expect from him in a full time role.
Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr. Should've Been Starting from Day 1: Film Breakdown
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[@na-irsavior4801]

Those Pickens reps helped him grow

[@kevinmahaley4916]

On baby

[@tylerzerdy7806]

They did it on purpose for a reason

[@Ayyshaddy]

fax, but im glad da steeler nation is finally seeing what ive been saying. bench levi wallace and statt jpj. its a bye week so u know they making changes

[@paulgadson-evans1982]

Yup

[@steelbltz]

Naw They really did, that Moss changed his trajectory 😭😭😭😭😭😭We gotta forever thank George for that cuz from that point we haven't seen him get missed again 😅😭

[@AL.BUNDY.]

Patrick P is really struggling, and it's making the Steelers' secondary look bad. Starting Joey will help their secondary and will help Joey's development. Thanks for another great breakdown.

[@kltsin]

JPU missed a huge read in Zone, if the Ravens rookie hadnt stumbled, it was 50 yards, . Pat is teaching to read and developed the lad.. If the Steelers Lines keep getting rolled over single coverage will kill them.. way too dependent with single coverage instead of saftey over the top letting WR's run free.. He will get there, in time i hope, its not athletism but reading,, not loving anyting about the Stelers ATM

[@maskedman5657]

6:38 Jaycee Horn had the same problems in college. He can improve this by placing his hands on the opponents hips in trail technique.

[@Reecesavage-Alwayswin]

Thats bread and butter technique. You have a great point.

[@rylanm2056]

He’s been really good for a rookie so far and can’t wait to see how he continues to develop.

[@Tonylife68]

Not day one, but he's growing every week. I like how they are working him in feeding him a little at a time. This will allow him to be great.

[@andreamaya1689]

He’s basically like a slower Surtain in terms of quickness, stop and go, and hip fluidity

[@amitpatil4912]

a slower Surtain is the best cb we had since Haden

[@braden-ft8ti]

I'm really excited for him and I hope Trice comes back strong next year!

[@miathomas9560]

I think him an trice will both be elected corners for us and maybe even the new kid rush has some great tape on film

[@princelydeeds]

Good breakdown, can you do the other Steelers two rookies Broderick Jones and Keanu Benton? I'd really like to see what Jones offers vs Dan Moore. I think Benton is going to be special, I'd like to see the film.

[@AtoZSportsFilmRoom]

Definitely. Benton will be soon, he's looked great

[@marc8858]

@@AtoZSportsFilmRoomlooking forward to both!!

[@elwinvanzile3944]

Everyone is saying he doesn't like to tackle but the other Corners miss tackles so I say at least he's our best cover guy.

[@AtoZSportsFilmRoom]

He had a few missed tackles in college, but it didn't seem like a lack of effort or aggressiveness, just leaving his feet too early

[@jt5023]

I feel like having to match up against Pickens during camp has helped him considerably

[@Scare28]

You would think he would have earned his starting spot but for some reason the Steelers love babying their draft picks. They already came out after the game and said his role wouldn't expand yet. It's the same thing as Broderick Jones and Keeanu Benton, they were just forced to play them due to injuries, even though Dan Moore was terrible to start the year. It's just the Steeler thing to do.

[@alexm2889]

Add it to tomlins long list of failures. JPJ looks awesome.

[@steelkingdom90]

add what to his list of failures?

[@zakaryw]

Crazy enough, the Steelers actually still haven’t committed to him being a starter after the Ravens game

[@terrancepickens5831]

And ain't going to they have problem judging talent and how to use it so right now until they get better coaching staff it is what it is

[@Ayyshaddy]

should’ve been a starter. along with desmond king

[@Nice_Tokes]

JPJ will be solid. I'm looking forward to his growth and development. He should have been playing since week 1 tbh.

[@dryhuh]

Teryl Austin, the Steelers DC, said JPJ is still not starting. Ridiculous

[@AtoZSportsFilmRoom]

Nooooooo

[@russobenstine851]

Look how Steelers waited till game 4 with KP which was smart was three teams whir started rookie qbs all of them took beaten sand got hurt actually think it was 4 starters this year and CJ was only one who didn’t get hurt so I agree on bringing rookies along slow for first 5 games so they don’t get hammered either hurt or play real bad and then their confidence takes a hit I use to think that same and start them right away but it’s proven fact to Waite for about fifth game

[@russobenstine851]

Same with Broderick he’s ready to be starter and will be played great against ravens

[@steelbltz]

Man Watching him Cover Amari Cooper was like watching Football pron......I mean every step down to the burst at the break of the route, he's so intelligent 😤😤😤😤😤🟡🔴🔵

[@anthonycannon5830]

Baptism by fire... the only way JPJ gets better is with real game time reps

[@shawnevans1444]

Yeah the best corner back on the team should be on the field way more than he has been no matter how young. JPJ has Steeler blood n he's a player. Another bad coaching decision, I mean WTF.

[@VinegarAndSaltedFries]

I’m excited about JPJ but Lamar had an absolutely dreadful throw there. He threw the back shoulder fade and left the ball inside. JPJ just needs some patience. Him getting got on double moves is all over his tape because of how aggressive he is. I like his development but I will forever trust the Steelers development and when to play people.

[@kltsin]

Yeah bad throw but it should have been a 40 -3 game if his recievers didnt drop or miss every ball., lots of helmet throwing, wont happen again and they will be pissed and motivated

[@VinegarAndSaltedFries]

@@kltsin tbh I didn’t think they looked all that impressive today against a weaker defense

[@kltsin]

@@VinegarAndSaltedFries Pittsburg is horrible, KP cant make 1 read without running for his life, o line sucks

[@VinegarAndSaltedFries]

@@kltsin I agree the Oline sucks but KP can make a read. I think you’ll find digging into it KP has had an absolute brutal start to his season because he’s faced an absolutely brutal gamut of defenses. (And Houston which was a horrible game by him without question but they did some interesting things pressure wise)

[@kltsin]

@@VinegarAndSaltedFries I am from PA, watch all NCAA games involving Penn state or the Panthers. Thank you for noting KP has been against tough foes but the browns just kicked the 49ers ass. yes it takes time for O to be better but . Again most of his passes are because he has no targets or time. maybe he could be but as now it doesn't matter. Shitty team especially on Defense

[@aaronalvarado2481]

Happy for Porter in his play so far but frustrated Will McClay passed on him. OL Bergeron or Porter would’ve been a better allocation of draft capital & roster building than Mazi.

[@imwayward5415]

Pat P should be able to cover most #2's with Levi in the slot.

[@CougarProdz]

What do you think about this 1 trade for jalon Johnson 2 put jpj at cb 1 3 put jalon at cb 2 4 put pat p at nick 5 and levi and james p share reps 6 = unstoppable d

[@cameronbarr7332]

Nothing indicates he’s gonna be the starter going forward Terryl Austin says he’s unsure every time anyone asks

[@NickB412]

He's going to get a ton of defensive holding calls on him.

[@steelbltz]

He didnt

[@WhatIsTime_]

More Steelers

[@russobenstine851]

I disagree I think way they have brought JPJ along was good so he didn’t get killed in first few games and it willbaffect their confidence so now he’s ready to be a starter

[@mobettakicks]

Let’s be real for a minute, JPJ didn’t do anything special cause Lamar threw the ball straight to him