Cherry Picking Potential FA WR's for Steelers

Julio is the second oldest of the bunch coming in at 33 years old, and boy has he been showing his age. I think most of you, like myself, thought a change of scenery and QB might spark Jones last season, giving him some new life in Tennessee. Little did I know just how wrong I could be. Jones is notorious for hamstring issues, and last year was no different, sidelining him for all but a few games. The only upside I could see in Jones would be if he sits on the market long enough and his price drops, he could bring some great experience to a locker room full of young receivers, but that price tag needs to be really low. Ultimately, Julio's value comes in his name and that's about it.

I wrote a bunch of crap about Will Fuller last week, and how he would be a decent edition if the price was right, so I'm not gonna bore you here. Now for some younger options:

Tajae Sharpe isn't exactly the youngest, and probably should have been included at the top list, but he is 27 right now so shut up I'll say what I want. I'm a bit biased because I have been riding Tajae since he was drafted in 2016. Unfortunately, Sharpe really hasn't produced since entering the league. Tajae's contract last season was under a million. Signing Sharpe at less than a million would be a bargain, especially when considering the dollar amount that's currently being spent on the defensive side of the ball. Sharpe has speed and could really benefit a Steelers offense that is devoid of it.

Miles Boykin had an entry-level contract with the Ravens at $3.5 mil over 4 years. Boykin was a bust in Baltimore, which is probably why the Ravens released him. Some may attribute his lack of production to the run-heavy offensive approach. Boykin may have some time left to prove his worth, and now may just be the best time for a bargain deal. At 25 years old, Boykin needs to establish himself if he wants to have some longevity in the league, and he may only get one more crack at it.

Last but not least, I think there's a case to be made for Dante Pettis... I know, but hear me out. Pettis came into the league in 2018, and had a pretty good rookie year with San Francisco, notching 5 TDs and 467 yards receiving. I think a case could be made that there was too much talent in San Fran, and not enough surrounding him when he was traded to the Giants (cough cough Daniel Jones.)

I think Pettis still has an opportunity in this league, and to sign him at the league minimum wouldn't necessarily be a big risk. I liken Pettis to Boykin coming in the '22 season. At 26 years old, he needs to produce -- or risk irrelevance.

Knowing the Steelers' ability to draft exceptional talent at WR, this list could very well be forgotten, but given the market and the need at WR, I think all of these options are valid in some capacity. Who would you like to see in a black and gold uniform next season?

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