Myles Garrett Relishes Steelers Fans’ Boos as He Prepares to Face Pittsburgh
The Pittsburgh Steelers are going to be tasked with a tough challenge coming out of their bye week. In Week 6, the Steelers will host the Cleveland Browns for their first AFC North clash of the 2025 season. While the Browns sit at 1-4 and Pittsburgh is 3-1, every AFC North matchup carries a level of intensity that goes beyond the records. Division games are rarely easy, and this one promises to be no exception.
Cleveland’s front seven and overall defense have been impressively strong this season, putting the Steelers’ offensive line in a high-pressure spot. Protecting the quarterback and opening running lanes will be a brutal test, especially against star pass rusher
Adding fuel to the fire is the ongoing rivalry between
"For sure, and I love it," Garrett said while speaking about Steelers fans. "That kind of stuff fuels me."
Garrett is no friend of the Steelers fan base. During the 2023 season, he was awarded the Defensive Player of the Year, a decision that left many Steelers fans frustrated. By traditional production metrics, long used to evaluate the greatness of a defender, it seemed Garrett’s award was not fully earned. Many felt the NFL was determined to give him the honor regardless of the stats, and that sentiment extended beyond Steelers fans to football fans across the league.
Garrett also did not take kindly to how Watt handled not winning the award that year. He openly took shots at both TJ and his brother JJ Watt, further deepening the rivalry. Just as Browns fans have long disliked Watt, Steelers fans are expected to give Garrett a cold reception at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday. The boos will be loud, relentless, and personal.
The bad news for Pittsburgh is that Garrett thrives on that kind of energy. He has a history of using fan animosity as fuel, and Steelers fans have seen him dominate and disrupt games against their team in the past. On Sunday, he will be looking to make another statement, and the Steelers’ offense will have to rise to the challenge to stop him.
Steelers Fans Don't Like Browns' Myles Garrett For Another Obvious Reason
Back in November of the 2019 season, Garrett removed the helmet from Mason Rudolph’s head and swung it aggressively at him. He later claimed that Rudolph had said something disturbing, but the NFL investigated and never found any evidence that Rudolph had made the alleged comment.
That moment remains firmly in the minds of Steelers fans, who believe Garrett got away with a dangerously egregious act. It was a disturbing incident that seemed to be swept under the rug by the NFL a few years later. For many Steelers fans, that single event alone is enough reason to dislike Garrett. The Steelers fan base will hope Garrett has a quiet day Sunday.
Colts Predicted to Add Physical Defender in 2026 NFL Draft
With this Indianapolis Colts team looking dangerous, they probably won't be drafting early in 2026. But that’s not going to stop Chris Ballard from doing what he does best — hunting value.
As the season progresses, mock drafts for the 2026 NFL Draft are starting to roll out — and a clear trend is emerging. One that Colts fans have been eyeing for quite some time.
CBS Sports analyst Ryan Wilson’s latest mock draft has Indianapolis focusing on improving the depleted secondary with their 2026 first-round pick. A move that makes perfect sense.
Wilson has the Colts selecting Tennessee cornerback Jermod McCoy with the 23rd overall pick.
McCoy, a 6’0”, 193-pound junior, was one of college football’s most physical corners before suffering a torn ACL in January of 2025. Even with that injury, he is still viewed as one of the top defensive backs in the nation.
Wilson has McCoy ranked as his number one cornerback prospect and sixth overall player on his big board for the 2026 NFL Draft.
McCoy's the kind of corner you can leave on an island and let him work against WR1s. He plays with swagger, attacks the ball in the air, and doesn’t shy from run support.
And McCoy’s production backs up the tape. Before his ACL injury in January, he posted an 89.6 PFF coverage grade, the second-highest among Power Four cornerbacks for the 2024 season.
He also earned a near-perfect 99.9 PFF Game Athleticism Score, showcasing elite movement and fluidity in coverage.
Opposing quarterbacks recorded just a 53.6 passer rating when targeting him, and he tied for second among Power Four corners with four interceptions and nine pass breakups.
Drafting McCoy would immediately strengthen this secondary, and given the injury, there’s a real chance he slips to No. 23 — the kind of value Ballard is always hunting.
There are other names that make sense for Indy depending on how the board shakes out, including Mansoor Delane (LSU), a senior corner with physical tools and polish. Colton Hood (Tennessee) also stands out as a versatile defensive back who can play inside or outside.
Beyond those two, Avieon Terrell (Clemson) brings elite short-area quickness and fluid movement, while A.J. Harris (Penn State) fits the Colts’ mold with length and athleticism.
Each pick would add needed depth and upside to a secondary still searching for stability.
If the Colts can land a player like McCoy — or any of the top corners in this class — it would mark another step in solidifying one of the AFC’s fastest-rising defenses.
With the offense already clicking, a strengthened secondary could be what pushes Indianapolis from playoff contender to legitimate Super Bowl threat.
