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Ex-Browns CB: Steelers 'afraid' of Cleveland
27 Oct
Summary
- Former Browns CB Hanford Dixon believes Steelers fear Cleveland.
- Browns have not won in Pittsburgh in regular season since 2003.
- Steelers coach Mike McCarthy highlights rivalry's importance.
Former Cleveland Browns cornerback Hanford Dixon has ignited pre-game tensions by asserting that the Pittsburgh Steelers are intimidated by his former team. Dixon confidently stated that the Browns would defeat the Steelers in their upcoming Week 8 matchup, irrespective of the venue. He specifically mentioned that the Steelers "cannot beat us" and appear "afraid" of the Browns, a sentiment he relishes.
Dixon's commentary arrives shortly after the Browns' 27-24 victory over the Steelers in Week 4. However, his historical claims appear to overlook the Browns' significant struggles in Pittsburgh. The Browns have not secured a regular-season win in Pittsburgh since 2003, and since Acrisure Stadium opened in 2001, their record there is a dismal 2-25.
Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy also addressed the rivalry, emphasizing its importance to him as a hometown coach. While not engaging in trash talk, McCarthy acknowledged the historical significance of the Steelers-Browns rivalry. He expressed his anticipation for the rematch, highlighting that both teams have new coaches and are looking to establish dominance in this new era.
