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The Pittsburgh Steelers have three talented covermen who view themselves as No. 1s. Still, there’s somewhat of a hierarchy where Jalen Ramsey sits at the top.
When the Steelers visit the Cincinnati Bengals on Oct. 16, Joey Porter Jr., Darius Slay and Ramsey will be tasked with guarding Ja’Marr Chase, a Triple Crown winner last season. On Tuesday’s episode of “The Pivot Podcast,” co-host and former Pittsburgh safety asked what the arrangement will be in checking Chase.
“That’s me,” Ramsey said. “That’s J. That’s (No.) 5 for now. And Joey’s gonna get his (opportunities). But that’s 5 right now. That’s 5.”
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Ramsey also said he’s been at the front of the line for one-on-ones during training camp at St. Vincent College.
“They know who’s going first,” Ramsey said. “And Slay’s so chill, right? Slay’s my dog, me and Slay have a great relationship. Slay already knew what type of timing I was on. … He was like, ‘Nah, J, I need that.’ I’m like, ‘After me, though. You gonna get that action. After me. Let me do my thing, then you’re gonna get your action.’”
Ramsey said he sat down with Slay, Porter and Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin at the beginning of training camp. Tomlin made it clear who the top coverman would be.
“He even butted in and told (those) two, like, ‘Hey, J’s gonna be the guy right now. And we’re gonna get you yours, too. But J’s gonna be the one popping it off. We’re gonna give the people what they want. J’s gonna be the one.’”
This article originally appeared on Steelers Now: Steelers’ Jalen Ramsey Reveals Who Will Cover Bengals Star Ja’Marr Chase
