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09-05-2017, 03:01 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers haven’t had a cover corner who follows the opposition’s top wide receiver since Ike Taylor was in his prime. Other than that, it has been a defensive approach which keeps the cornerbacks on their respective sides covering whomever lines up across from them.
Second year cornerback Artie Burns might be on track to cover the opposing team’s best receiver, but after the acquisition of Joe Haden, it doesn’t appear the team will be deploying him that way. At least not in Week 1 when the team plays the Cleveland Browns.
According to Burns, via Mark Kaboly of DK Pittsburgh Sports, Burns is sticking to his side:
After following Antonio Brown around the field all training camp, Burns played strictly the right side and Haden the left side during practice. “That’s what it is for right now but we will see how it goes.”
read more
https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/2017-nfl-pittsburgh-steelers-cleveland-browns-tickets-streaming-time-how-to-watch/2017/9/5/16253624/artie-burns-and-joe-haden-staying-on-their-respective-sides-of-the-defense-for-now-browns-steelers
Second year cornerback Artie Burns might be on track to cover the opposing team’s best receiver, but after the acquisition of Joe Haden, it doesn’t appear the team will be deploying him that way. At least not in Week 1 when the team plays the Cleveland Browns.
According to Burns, via Mark Kaboly of DK Pittsburgh Sports, Burns is sticking to his side:
After following Antonio Brown around the field all training camp, Burns played strictly the right side and Haden the left side during practice. “That’s what it is for right now but we will see how it goes.”
read more
https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/2017-nfl-pittsburgh-steelers-cleveland-browns-tickets-streaming-time-how-to-watch/2017/9/5/16253624/artie-burns-and-joe-haden-staying-on-their-respective-sides-of-the-defense-for-now-browns-steelers