What a long, strange trip it’s been...
These aren’t just lyrics from The Grateful Dead, but also could be a great way to describe the play of Pittsburgh Steelers’ cornerback Artie Burns. A surprise first round draft pick in 2016, Burns came onto the scene as a raw talent who could be just what the Steelers needed to run more man-coverage schemes.
After an up-and-down rookie campaign, Burns dedicated himself to covering Antonio Brown every chance he got during training camp. He lost way more than he won, but it developed a confidence, or a swagger, which translated onto the field.