Steven Nelson is showing the spirit of a true member of the Pittsburgh Steelers. If the AFC North rivalries between the Steelers and the two teams from the state of Ohio mean anything, Nelson — a new member of the Pittsburgh roster — has quickly grasped that idea.

For the first time in a long time, nobody can stop talking about the Cleveland Browns. The Browns have been the most discussed team and the toast of the NFL this offseason. With their splashy acquisitions, they have quickly become one of the most exciting teams in the NFL. All the other AFC North teams are afterthoughts.

The Steelers have dominated the division the past handful of years, but failed to make the playoffs last season. Many have been proclaiming their reign atop the division over, but that apparently isn't bothering Pittsburgh. Steeler players are taking it all in stride, including cornerback Steven Nelson.

In fact, Nelson is looking forward to facing his new-look division rival.

“I welcome the challenge — twice a year, all year,” Nelson said, per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com.

Nelson's teammate and fellow cornerback Joe Haden echoed a similar sentiment, saying, “I can't wait, man,” Haden said. “You've got to go against the best to be the best,” he added.

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The Browns added Odell Beckham Jr. to an offense that was already looking dynamic toward the end of last season. They also signed Kareem Hunt and traded for Olivier Vernon. For once the spotlight and expectations will be on the Browns, which might not be a bad thing for the Steelers. For the first time in many years, the Steelers have a chance to fly a bit under the radar.

Almost all the press they received this offseason, whether about Le'Veon Bell or Antonio Brown, has been negative. The normal roles of the Steelers and Browns have been reversed, and Steeler players are clearly embracing it. Nelson is heading into his first season as a Steeler after spending his first four years with the Kansas City Chiefs. A 16-game starter for Kansas City last year, Nelson should provide a meaningful boost to Pittsburgh's secondary.