GBMelBlount
06-12-2016, 06:31 AM
Artie Burns vs. Antonio Brown in Steelers practice prime example of 'iron sharpening iron'
Covering Antonio Brown is no easy task, yet rookie, and first round CB, Artie Burns has been given that task this offseason more than most. How he responds is the key in this equation.
Leading up to the 2016 NFL Draft Pittsburgh Steelers General Manager Kevin Colbert spoke about how he asked defensive back prospects if they feel they could cover All-Pro receiver Antonio Brown.
Let's pause there for a minute.
Put yourself in these NFL prospects' shoes for a second. Brimming with confidence as you meet with the Steelers front office brass, the question is asked. How do you respond?
"Absolutely, I could cover AB."
Really? When healthy there might be one or two cornerbacks who stand a chance of covering Brown, within the rules, in today's NFL. You are telling me you can cover Brown? I'm all for confidence, but then there is borderline insanity.
You could always take the humble route.
"I don't know if I could cover him from Day 1, but I certainly am going to give it my best shot and keep coming back harder the next time."
Maybe that is the prefect answer, and one rookie cornerback Artie Burns possibly used in his meetings with the Steelers prior to being the team's top draft pick in this past draft class. As Burns has been experiencing throughout voluntary OTAs, he is seeing a lot of Brown in one-on-one settings. (continued)
http://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/nfl-pittsburgh-steelers-news/2016/6/11/11908488/artie-burns-vs-antonio-brown-in-steelers-practice-prime-example-of
What better training is there than being constantly matched up against the best wide receiver in the NFL?
Covering Antonio Brown is no easy task, yet rookie, and first round CB, Artie Burns has been given that task this offseason more than most. How he responds is the key in this equation.
Leading up to the 2016 NFL Draft Pittsburgh Steelers General Manager Kevin Colbert spoke about how he asked defensive back prospects if they feel they could cover All-Pro receiver Antonio Brown.
Let's pause there for a minute.
Put yourself in these NFL prospects' shoes for a second. Brimming with confidence as you meet with the Steelers front office brass, the question is asked. How do you respond?
"Absolutely, I could cover AB."
Really? When healthy there might be one or two cornerbacks who stand a chance of covering Brown, within the rules, in today's NFL. You are telling me you can cover Brown? I'm all for confidence, but then there is borderline insanity.
You could always take the humble route.
"I don't know if I could cover him from Day 1, but I certainly am going to give it my best shot and keep coming back harder the next time."
Maybe that is the prefect answer, and one rookie cornerback Artie Burns possibly used in his meetings with the Steelers prior to being the team's top draft pick in this past draft class. As Burns has been experiencing throughout voluntary OTAs, he is seeing a lot of Brown in one-on-one settings. (continued)
http://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/nfl-pittsburgh-steelers-news/2016/6/11/11908488/artie-burns-vs-antonio-brown-in-steelers-practice-prime-example-of
What better training is there than being constantly matched up against the best wide receiver in the NFL?