stillers4me
12-14-2014, 08:55 AM
Cornerback Brice McCain has some familiarity with Atlanta Falcons receiver Julio Jones, but that doesn't mean the Steelers will use him to shadow the NFL's receiving yardage leader.
McCain played against Jones in college and also when he was with the Houston Texans before coming to the Steelers. That was more than enough time to discover that Jones, the sixth overall pick in the 2011 draft, is a freakishly special receiver.
"He's fast, quick and explosive," McCain said.
McCain is back in the starting lineup today against the Falcons, replacing Ike Taylor and hoping to help stem the plethora of big pass plays that have plagued the Steelers defense.
But, against Jones, maybe the best way to do that is hope he doesn't play.................
Read more @ http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2014/12/14/Head-to-head-Cornerback-Brice-McCain-vs-receiver-Julio-Jones/stories/201412140131
McCain played against Jones in college and also when he was with the Houston Texans before coming to the Steelers. That was more than enough time to discover that Jones, the sixth overall pick in the 2011 draft, is a freakishly special receiver.
"He's fast, quick and explosive," McCain said.
McCain is back in the starting lineup today against the Falcons, replacing Ike Taylor and hoping to help stem the plethora of big pass plays that have plagued the Steelers defense.
But, against Jones, maybe the best way to do that is hope he doesn't play.................
Read more @ http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2014/12/14/Head-to-head-Cornerback-Brice-McCain-vs-receiver-Julio-Jones/stories/201412140131