Former Steelers receiver slams the Minkah Fitzpatrick trade, says Pittsburgh will miss him
Appearing Saturday on Fox Sports Radio's Up on Game, Burress didn't mince words when discussing his disdain for the Fitzpatrick trade:
'I don't like the Minkah Fitzpatrick trade,' Burress said. 'I really don't. I think he fits what Pittsburgh wants to do. He's only had one interception over the last two years, but he's a run-first safety. And you knew that when you brought him here. So find some pieces around him, try to keep him in house. They're gonna miss him.'
The Steelers are unlikely to miss paying top-safety money for only one interception over the two seasons — but Fitzpatrick's value in coverage arguably went beyond splash plays.
It's heavily rumored the Steelers will attempt to replace their former All-Pro safety with their talented trio of cornerbacks — Joey Porter Jr., Darius Slay Jr., and the newly acquired Jalen Ramsey.
Fans will get a glimpse of what the future holds for the Steelers' secondary when training camp begins on July 24.
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