The beat reporters are results based with no understanding of context. What we're finding out is they've been going against Seattle's QBs and they were not factoring that into the equation.
They have talent and I think they will both become starters in the NFL, they were just a little overhyped is all. They will be good ones down the road, though. Kobe after giving up the TD, settled in and played well the rest of the time he was in the there.
I believe we got a couple of rookie gems at CB, and I think Bryant's play was especially encouraging as well.
That TD, regardless of how you feel about the Steelers QB room, was a damn near perfect throw and catch. Bryant had great coverage and was in great position, but that was a dime-piece of a throw to the back corner from Rudolph putting it where only Pickens had a chance to get it. And then obviously incredible body control from Pickens to get his toes down and see that catch through.
Most DB's would be in their heads letting that play eat at them. Bryant just shook his etch-a-sketch clean and went right out on the next drive and made two great open field tackles and settled in for the rest of the game. He's got that poise, moxie, and resiliency. The sort of holy trinity of personality traits that are part of the makeup of a good DB.