Is Steelers' Joey Porter Jr. REALLY a top-five CB? Will Omar Khan offer enough to keep him?

On the Tuesday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by FanDuel, Post-Gazette Steelers insider Brian Batko joins host Adam Bittner to ponder Joey Porter Jr.'s recent comments on a podcast. Is he really a top-five cornerback in the NFL? Alongside names like Christian Gonzalez, Patrick Surtain II and Sauce Gardener? Or is he slightly below that elite level? Does he have leverage in contract negotiations with GM Omar Khan this summer? Or does the signing of Jamel Dean give the team options? And what can we learn about a possible hometown discount from Joey Porter Sr.'s tenure here? Our duo tackles those questions, then ponders the pressure that will or will not be on Khan and coach Mike McCarthy with the NFL draft being held in Pittsburgh this year. Will they face pressure to take a QB like Ty Simpson, Drew Allar or someone else with Aaron Rodgers still deciding his 2026 destination? Or will fans generally be please with the picks available at many positions, given the roster's various needs? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.