stillers4me
04-30-2011, 07:35 AM
Howdy, fellow Steelers diehards. My name is Peter Bean, and I am, in no particular order: (1) a diehard Pittsburgh Steelers fan, (2) the older brother of our fearless leader here at BTSC, and (3) a Texas Longhorns diehard. If you love college football and follow the Longhorns, you may know of my sister SB Nation site, Burnt Orange Nation (http://www.burntorangenation.com/).
In other words: I might be the most qualified individual in the universe to write on a Steelers blog about a draft pick who played his college ball at the University of Texas. Mike asked me to say a few words on Curtis Brown, Pittsburgh's third-round draft pick, and I'm more than happy to oblige.
To begin with, let's start with what my brother notes (http://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/2011/4/29/2144148/2011-nfl-draft-results-steelers-curtis-brown-cornerback-texas) as "the one knock on Brown: his diminutive size." I don't necessarily take issue with Michael's characterization of Brown's size, generally speaking, but the follow-up question I'd insist needs to be asked is: "Relative to what?"
Curtis Brown certainly may look diminutive, but first of all, that's in part a reflection of his body type, and second and more importantly, at 6-0, 185 lbs, Brown's size isn't a limiting factor. Don't just take my word for it, though. Take a gander at the six cornerbacks who made the 2011 Pro Bowl: Darrelle Revis (5-11, 198), Devin McCourty (5-10, 193), Champ Bailey (6-0, 192), DeAngelo Hall (5-10, 192), Brent Grimes (5-10, 181) and Antoine Winfield (5-9, 180). Their average height: 5-11. Their average weight: 190 pounds. Which is to say: If Curtis Brown doesn't make it as a corner in this league, it won't be because he's too small..................
http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/601582/Curtis_Brown_Combine
Not a photoshop.
Read more @ http://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/2011/4/30/2144387/cb-curtis-brown-pittsburgh-steelers-draft-texas-longhorns
In other words: I might be the most qualified individual in the universe to write on a Steelers blog about a draft pick who played his college ball at the University of Texas. Mike asked me to say a few words on Curtis Brown, Pittsburgh's third-round draft pick, and I'm more than happy to oblige.
To begin with, let's start with what my brother notes (http://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/2011/4/29/2144148/2011-nfl-draft-results-steelers-curtis-brown-cornerback-texas) as "the one knock on Brown: his diminutive size." I don't necessarily take issue with Michael's characterization of Brown's size, generally speaking, but the follow-up question I'd insist needs to be asked is: "Relative to what?"
Curtis Brown certainly may look diminutive, but first of all, that's in part a reflection of his body type, and second and more importantly, at 6-0, 185 lbs, Brown's size isn't a limiting factor. Don't just take my word for it, though. Take a gander at the six cornerbacks who made the 2011 Pro Bowl: Darrelle Revis (5-11, 198), Devin McCourty (5-10, 193), Champ Bailey (6-0, 192), DeAngelo Hall (5-10, 192), Brent Grimes (5-10, 181) and Antoine Winfield (5-9, 180). Their average height: 5-11. Their average weight: 190 pounds. Which is to say: If Curtis Brown doesn't make it as a corner in this league, it won't be because he's too small..................
http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/601582/Curtis_Brown_Combine
Not a photoshop.
Read more @ http://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/2011/4/30/2144387/cb-curtis-brown-pittsburgh-steelers-draft-texas-longhorns