Senquez Golson looks at rookie cornerback Artie Burns and is a little envious. Not so much because of that signing bonus the Steelers’ first-round draft choice will be getting soon, but because Burns was blessed with some things Golson does not have — namely, height and length.
“I just love how long he is,” Golson said. “I wish I was as long as he is.”
At 5 feet 9, Golson is a good 3 inches shorter than Burns, but the Steelers have high hopes for him after he missed his rookie season with a shoulder injury. They let veteran corners Antwon Blake and Brandon Boykin leave in free agency to make room for Golson, who is expected to challenge for a starting job next season, most likely as the slot corner.