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05-26-2016, 08:04 PM
Steelers Antonio Brown challenges No.1 pick Artie Burns at OTAs
by Bryan DeArdo
Pittsburgh Newsletter
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Antonio Brown had a game plan entering his first day of OTAs: go after first round pick Artie Burns.
That's exactly what Brown did on Thursday, lining up against the rookie during the team's "seven shots" portion of practice. According to Jacob Klinger of pennlive.com, Brown beat Burns over the top on a route the rookie thought would be a slant.
While Burns lamented giving up the score, Brown showed off his "Dancing with the Stars" moves in the end zone, as the All-Pro gave the 25th overall pick a baptism by fire.
"Can't have it too many times," Burns said. "He got me. I had bit on the slant. He went back out. He scored on me."
Burns said that he welcomes the challenge of guarding the best receiver in football, a daunting task even for the most talented and experienced cornerbacks in the NFL.
"You can't panic," Burns said about guarding Brown. "You always have to stay cool no matter what situation you're in. He came up on me fast. I just have to trust my eyes, trust my training. To be out here covering him, it helps my level of game rise up."
Despite giving up the score, Burns has impressed his veteran teammates with his ability and practice habits over the past three days.
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http://pit.247sports.com/Bolt/Steelers-Antonio-Brown-challenges-No1-pick-Artie-Burns-at-OTAs-45508858
by Bryan DeArdo
Pittsburgh Newsletter
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cja-HybWkAA3KUJ.jpg
Antonio Brown had a game plan entering his first day of OTAs: go after first round pick Artie Burns.
That's exactly what Brown did on Thursday, lining up against the rookie during the team's "seven shots" portion of practice. According to Jacob Klinger of pennlive.com, Brown beat Burns over the top on a route the rookie thought would be a slant.
While Burns lamented giving up the score, Brown showed off his "Dancing with the Stars" moves in the end zone, as the All-Pro gave the 25th overall pick a baptism by fire.
"Can't have it too many times," Burns said. "He got me. I had bit on the slant. He went back out. He scored on me."
Burns said that he welcomes the challenge of guarding the best receiver in football, a daunting task even for the most talented and experienced cornerbacks in the NFL.
"You can't panic," Burns said about guarding Brown. "You always have to stay cool no matter what situation you're in. He came up on me fast. I just have to trust my eyes, trust my training. To be out here covering him, it helps my level of game rise up."
Despite giving up the score, Burns has impressed his veteran teammates with his ability and practice habits over the past three days.
to read rest of article:
http://pit.247sports.com/Bolt/Steelers-Antonio-Brown-challenges-No1-pick-Artie-Burns-at-OTAs-45508858