Steelers Get Exposed By Mike Florio For Giving Cam Sutton Another Chance: “Characterizing Himself As A Victim”

The Pittsburgh Steelers made headlines on Wednesday with the announcement that they would be signing their former cornerback, Cam Sutton, to a one-year deal worth the veteran minimum. Sutton is reuniting with the team after spending a single season with the Detroit Lions, where he started all 17 games. His tenure with the Lions ended when a warrant was issued for his arrest, and he failed to turn himself in for two weeks.

The Lions released Sutton just one year after he signed a three-year, $33 million deal. Reports suggested a reunion with Sutton was possible, as the Steelers organization never wanted him to leave in the first place. Sutton had left for Detroit to be closer to his family. The Steelers, familiar with Sutton from his six seasons in Pittsburgh, deeply care for him, and many believed they would be the team to give him a second chance.

However, Sutton's legal issues and allegations of domestic abuse make his signing controversial. Many are uncomfortable with the decision. Sutton addressed the media on Wednesday, stating that he doesn't care about the narratives surrounding him and that everyone goes through adversity. Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk criticized Sutton for not taking accountability for his actions and condemned the Steelers for giving him another chance.

"That whole answer was like he kept hitting a button on a random cliche generator. He didn’t say a da** thing. He expressed no remorse. He's almost characterizing himself as a victim. 'We all go through adversity.' Some adversity is set upon us. Some adversity we create by the things we do."

Many feel Sutton's response lacked any real accountability. He mentioned that he has to be careful discussing the matter due to ongoing legal issues. Florio harshly criticized the Steelers and believes Sutton will face a significant suspension during the 2024 season, predicting a minimum of six games. 

Florio was appalled by the police affidavit detailing the accusations against Sutton, which described some horrific actions. He continued to condemn the Steelers for their decision.

"I don't get what the Steelers are doing here. Other than saying we had this guy for six years, we got him cheap. He's a starting corner. We got him cheap. And we'll just deal with this crap. And it's a lot of crap. And it's a bad look for the Steelers. And it's a bad look for the Steelers they gave this guy a second chance."

From a pure football perspective, signing Sutton addresses the Steelers' final need on defense. He is a versatile cornerback capable of playing in various positions in the secondary, including nickelback. The Steelers had a significant need in this area, and Sutton, who was valued at $33 million just a season ago, fills that gap.

Sutton's alleged behavior cost him a lot of money, and he joins the Steelers hoping to move in the right direction. The details of what happened are known only to those involved and the police, but it is undeniably a messy situation. The contents of the affidavit that Florio read were disturbing.

Steelers Have Not Talked To The Media About Cam Sutton

It will be interesting to see how the Steelers respond to the signing of Sutton, as they have yet to address the media about bringing him back and giving him a second chance. Sutton is aware of how fans may view him and is not concerned with any narratives surrounding him. He returns to Pittsburgh hoping to move in a more positive direction.

Florio's comments hold some weight. From a football perspective, signing Sutton was a no-brainer. However, the decision raises serious questions that cannot be ignored because of his legal issues. 

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