Becoming a professional athlete requires a unique blend of determination, self-discipline, and, sometimes, a chip on your shoulder. While the latter is often symbolic, representing a drive to prove oneself due to past slights, Anthony Brown, the new cornerback for the Pittsburgh Steelers’ practice squad, takes it quite literally. Brown has been exuding what can best be described as “angry, underappreciated energy” since he was overlooked in the 2016 NFL Draft. To commemorate his draft position, he got a tattoo of an actual chip—seemingly a Ruffle—on his right shoulder. Alongside the chip, he inked the number 189, marking the spot […]
Becoming a professional athlete requires a unique blend of determination, self-discipline, and, sometimes, a chip on your shoulder. While the latter is often symbolic, representing a drive to prove oneself due to past slights, Anthony Brown, the new cornerback for the Pittsburgh Steelers' practice squad, takes it quite literally. Brown has been ...