Steelers’ George Pickens Dismisses Browns’ Greg Newsome: ‘I Don’t Even Know Who That Is’
The rivalry between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns is set to reignite on Sunday, and one of the most anticipated matchups will be between Steelers wide receiver George Pickens and Browns cornerback Greg Newsome.
In a recent interview, Pickens was asked about Newsome, who was widely considered one of the top cornerbacks in the 2021 NFL Draft. Pickens responded with a surprising lack of recognition.
“I don’t even know who that is,” Pickens said. “I’m just focused on what I need to do to help my team win.”
Newsome has been one of the Browns’ most impressive young players since being drafted in the first round last year. He started all 17 games as a rookie and recorded two interceptions and 16 pass breakups.
Pickens, on the other hand, is a rising star in his own right. He missed most of his rookie season with an injury but burst onto the scene in 2022, catching 52 passes for 841 yards and six touchdowns.
The matchup between Pickens and Newsome is sure to be a key battle in Sunday’s game. Pickens is one of the most talented young receivers in the NFL, while Newsome is a rising star on defense.
Background on the Rivalry
The Steelers and Browns have a long and storied rivalry that dates back to 1950. The two teams have met 133 times, with the Steelers holding a 77-54-2 record.
In recent years, the rivalry has been dominated by the Steelers, who have won 10 of the last 12 meetings. However, the Browns have shown signs of improvement under new head coach Kevin Stefanski, and they will be looking to make a statement against the Steelers on Sunday.
Key Players to Watch
In addition to Pickens and Newsome, there are several other key players to watch in Sunday’s game.
For the Steelers, quarterback Kenny Pickett will be making his first career start against the Browns. Pickett has shown promise in his limited playing time so far, and he will be looking to lead the Steelers to a victory in his first road start.
For the Browns, quarterback Deshaun Watson will be making his Browns debut. Watson is one of the most talented quarterbacks in the NFL, and he will be looking to make a big impact in his first game with his new team.
Prediction
The Steelers and Browns are both evenly matched teams, and Sunday’s game is sure to be a close one. However, the Steelers have a slight edge in experience and talent, and they should be considered the favorites to win.
Steelers 24, Browns 20