Alan Saunders pushes back on NFL Network's characterization of the Steelers' Joey Porter Jr. negotiations

Alan Saunders breaks down two NFL Network reports from Monday night about the Joey Porter Jr. contract impasse. He dismisses the idea that the lack of a formal offer is the holdup, arguing that both sides certainly know each other's numbers and that NFL teams don't draw up performative paperwork. He also pushes back on Ian Rapoport's framing that Porter would reset the cornerback market, noting Porter ranks roughly seventh to tenth among NFL corners and that paying him more than Devin Witherspoon or Christian Gonzalez would make no sense. Saunders adds that he senses real frustration from the Steelers organization and that some people inside are not optimistic a deal gets done, though he still believes an extension makes too much sense for both sides to walk away.