Three Rivers Report: Joey Porter contract saga continues, Browns name Deshaun Watson starter

"I learned this in my early years as a head coach; you have to separate the business from the football," McCarthy said. "Sometimes it's easier than others."

The 26-year-old cornerback is coming off his best season as a pro and is entering the fourth year of his rookie deal. The Steelers locked up two other draft picks from the same class in Nick Herbig and Darnell Washington . You can assume both sides want to get a deal done, but as of right now, the negotiations are at an "impasse."

I wouldn't worry too much, Steelers fans. The only concern is when the deal is done and what shape Porter Jr will be in.