09-14-2017, 12:29 AM
South Florida pride will be on the line Sunday when Xavier Rhodes faces off against Antonio Brown.
The Vikings cornerback and Pittsburgh Steelers receiver are Miami natives who attended the same high school and train together in the offseason.
“This will be more of a hometown (matchup),” Rhodes said. “We grew up in the same neighborhood. … It’s more going to be like a brotherly type thing.”
Rhodes and Brown are among the best at their positions in the NFL. Rhodes is coming off his first Pro Bowl appearance, and Brown is a five-time Pro Bowl player.
Rhodes might shadow Brown during the game at Heinz Field, as he has done before with top receivers. Rhodes said Wednesday he doesn’t know yet what the game plan will entail.
http://www.twincities.com/2017/09/13/vik...-steelers/
The Vikings cornerback and Pittsburgh Steelers receiver are Miami natives who attended the same high school and train together in the offseason.
“This will be more of a hometown (matchup),” Rhodes said. “We grew up in the same neighborhood. … It’s more going to be like a brotherly type thing.”
Rhodes and Brown are among the best at their positions in the NFL. Rhodes is coming off his first Pro Bowl appearance, and Brown is a five-time Pro Bowl player.
Rhodes might shadow Brown during the game at Heinz Field, as he has done before with top receivers. Rhodes said Wednesday he doesn’t know yet what the game plan will entail.
http://www.twincities.com/2017/09/13/vik...-steelers/
