Thanksgiving is a wonderful holiday in the US that cuts across all races, colors and creeds. Here at Steel Curtain Rising we initiated a Thanksgiving Day tradition two years ago, singling out something that Steeler Nation had to be thankful for.
In 2009, two games into their 5 game mid-season melt down, we recognized the development of Rashard Mendenhall and praised him for his hustle
In 2010, it was the arrival of Emmanuel Sanders, Maurkice Pouncy, and special team coach Al Everest (although ironically special teams performance dropped off shortly there after.)
- Here in 2011, Steel Curtain Rising recognizes Antonio Brown.
Long before the world became enamored with the whole Suck For Luck phenomenon it was common to hear friends and foes alike whine about the perils of poor draft position.
Antonio Brown after scoring a touchdown vs. the Cincinnati Bengals in 2013 at Heinz Field. Photo Credit: Don Wright, AP via PennLive
Nonsense.
Good players are there to be had in every round.
Antonio Brown offers proof. Drafted in the 6th round of the 2010 NFL draft out of Central Michigan, Antonio Brown had a promising rookie year, complete with the team’s first kickoff TD since 2007:
and an incredible side of the helmet catch in the playoffs vs. Baltimore.
Those plays were tremendous, but fortunately they were simply a warm up act.
Antonio Brown simply improves with each game and exhibits an almost uncanny pass catching ability that could easily grow to surpass that of any other Steelers wide receiver in history.
The Steelers are a small, but important part of our lives. I both trust and hope that all of you reading this have far more important blessings to be thankful for and share in with friends and family on this special day.
Yet as Steelers fans, the development of Antonio Brown is one thing we can all be thankful for.
Happy Thanksgiving.
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