The Pittsburgh Steelers had high hopes for the 2018 season. After a 13-3 2017 season in his rookie season Sean Davis Jersey , T.J. Watt was ready for bigger and better things in 2018 — especially a deep playoff push.None of that happened as the Steelers plunged to mediocrity after a six game winning streak dropped their record to 7-2-1, only to finish the season with a 9-6-1 record. Throughout the 2018 season one thing became evident — Watt has the look of a cornerstone player on the defense.When he was drafted in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft, some experts viewed the pick as a reach. However, when Watt produced 13 sacks in 2018, the first outside linebacker to reach double digit sacks since James Harrison did it almost a decade ago, the future looks extremely bright for the former Wisconsin product. As the Steelers moved away from marquee names from those legendary 2000s defenses, they struggled to find players who could fill those monstrous shoes. When James Harrison, James Farrior, Ryan Clark, Ike Taylor, Troy Polamalu and even Brett Keisel all left, what ensued were several failed attempts to fill those spots.Until Watt happened.Watt has the look Ramon Foster Jersey , and is now showing the improvement and production, of the next great Steelers defender to wear the black-and-gold. After the season, Steelers.com spoke with Watt about the 2018 season, how disappointing it was, and where Watt goes from here. They do these type of interviews every season, but Watt gives thoughtful, and candid, answers to shine some light on where the defense goes from here.Check out the interview below: The Pittsburgh Steelers faithful want the team to do whatever it takes to acquire Patrick Peterson from the Arizona Cardinals. This is a nice thought, but ultimately would require a king’s ransom for the All-Pro cornerback’s services.Nothing is out of the picture, but with the October 30th trade deadline quickly approaching, news is circulating of the Steelers showing interest in cornerbacks not with the last name of Peterson.According to CBS Sports’ Jason La Canfora, the Steelers are one of a few teams who have shown interest in Oakland Raiders’ cornerback Gareon Conley Vince Williams Jersey , and New York Giants cornerback Janoris Jenkins.Fans can debate the effectiveness of both Conley and Jenkins, and whether they would be an upgrade over the team’s current crop of backup cornerbacks featuring Artie Burns, Coty Sesnsabaugh and Cameron Sutton, but sometimes the statistics show more than what you think.This from Pro Football Focus’ Pittsburgh Steelers account:It likely all comes down to the price. Both the Raiders and Giants have the look of a team ready to start selling, and if the Steelers think either of these players is worth trading, it would have to be at the right price. If Peterson’s price tag is too high, these deals would have to be in the Steelers’ wheelhouse to get a trade complete. The deadline is less than a week away, and what used to be a non-event across the NFL has turned into something to behold with teams wheeling and dealing to improve their team. In my opinion, the ultimate question here is are the Steelers just a cornerback away from being a legitimate Super Bowl contender? Or are they in need of much more than just a defensive back? Let us know what you think in the comment section below, and be sure to stay tuned to BTSC for the latest news, notes and rumors surrounding the Steelers.