Curtis Brown CB, Texas Rd 3 pick

[MadSteel]

Good looking player, but needs to tackle better? Not the typical CB selected by us, but oh well.

[MeetJoeGreene]

Re: Curtis Brown CB, Texas Rd 3 pick

we wont have to worry about him getting fined/suspended for laying out defenseless receivers....

[SteelBucks]

Re: Curtis Brown CB, Texas Rd 3 pick

He listed at only 185 lbs. He needs to get a little stronger.

[WoodleyofTroy]

Re: Curtis Brown CB, Texas Rd 3 pick

Good looking player, but needs to tackle better? Not the typical CB selected by us, but oh well.

Pretty sure that's a positive.

[NJ-STEELER]

Re: Curtis Brown CB, Texas Rd 3 pick

imo tackling can be thought a lot easier then what to do when trailing a receiver by 3 yards like some of our corners.

looks like he can play the ball well (what we're really in need of) from the highlight package they showed

[sentinel33]

Re: Curtis Brown CB, Texas Rd 3 pick

you can say bye to Anthony Madison.

Brown was an ACE gunner for Texas.

That's what is great about this pick. He helps on ST and on Def.

I read that he played alot on the outside cause A. Williams couldnt handle it.

Really nice selection by the steelers here.

[papillon]

Re: Curtis Brown CB, Texas Rd 3 pick

Has anyone seen him play or are we assuming he's not that good because he lasted until the third round? Just askin...

Pappy

[RuthlessBurgher]

Re: Curtis Brown CB, Texas Rd 3 pick

I said before the draft that I wanted to get an o-lineman, a d-lineman, and a defensive back after the first three rounds. Didn't matter what order they took them in, as long as they took the best value at that time. Heyward, Gilbert, Brown...DE, OT, CB. Works for me.

[PSU_dropout43]

Re: Curtis Brown CB, Texas Rd 3 pick

wexell tweet -

I've liked Curtis Brown all long but the scouts worried about his slight build. Lake just said basically he's a steal at bottom 3.

CLake says Curtis Brown was Texas' best cover corner, that they thought Aaron Williams was a safety, that low ints due to teams avoidg him.

[NJ-STEELER]

Re: Curtis Brown CB, Texas Rd 3 pick

you can say bye to Anthony Madison.

Brown was an ACE gunner for the Texans.

That's what is great about this pick. He helps on ST and on Def.
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nice

assures he gets a hat on gameday

[MeetJoeGreene]

Re: Curtis Brown CB, Texas Rd 3 pick

you can say bye to Anthony Madison.

Brown was an ACE gunner for the Texans.

That's what is great about this pick. He helps on ST and on Def.
.

nice

assures he gets a hat on gameday

Very good point.

[hawaiiansteel]

Re: Curtis Brown CB, Texas Rd 3 pick

Steelers pick Texas CB in third round

By Scott Brown, PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Friday, April 29, 2011



The Steelers addressed their most glaring need in the third round of the draft when they took Texas cornerback Curtis Brown.

The 6-foot, 185-pounder started 10 games last season for the Longhorns, registering 26 tackles and an interception.

Brown is the second Texas cornerback to go in the draft. Aaron Williams, a player at whom the Steelers had looked closely, was picked by the Buffalo Bills early in the second round.

"Curtis Brown is a quick cornerback," Steelers defensive backs coach Carnell Lake said. "He was probably (Texas`) best cover corner."

The Steelers will make four picks Saturday when rounds four through seven are held.

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[insanesteelersfan]

Re: Curtis Brown CB, Texas Rd 3 pick

I don't have a problem with Brown as a 3rd rounder. But lets be clear, Brown is not a great run defender. Not because of his size, but because of his Insticnts, which are very poor. But he can turn his hips and run with any WR..( Plays faster then he times )..
but when he thinks he can make a play on the ball, he doesn't trust himself, and does not react. This needs to be Improved. And no matter what, Brown's size, and very weak bodt will never make him a Big Hitter. He is a good tackler though, just not a big hitter. I mean he makes Prime Time Sanders look like Ronnie Lott


But there is skills there to work with. But no way will he unseat either of Maddison, Lewis or Butler this year. He will likely be a non active guy each game this season.

[MaxAMillion]

Re: Curtis Brown CB, Texas Rd 3 pick

I wanted Brown over Williams and I am glad we got him. He is a better coverage DB than Williams. I do think Williams will become a heck of a safety however.

I really like how the Steelers have gone about fillthing their big weaknesses. Tomorrow will interesting to see if they continue to fill needs or go with BPA.

[hawaiiansteel]

Re: Curtis Brown CB, Texas Rd 3 pick

I don't have a problem with Brown as a 3rd rounder.

But no way will he unseat either of Maddison, Lewis or Butler this year. He will likely be a non active guy each game this season.

Curtis Brown was an ace gunner for the Longhorns, Anthony Madison's services will no longer be needed.