Jump to content
  • Welcome!

    Register and log in easily with Twitter or Google accounts!

    Or simply create a new Huddle account. 

    Members receive fewer ads , access our dark theme, and the ability to join the discussion!

     

Why was Josh Norman a one hit wonder?


Recommended Posts

3 hours ago, LinvilleGorge said:

This. We had a helluva pass rush and our cover 3 shell zone allowed him to mainly sit back and read and react. That's what Norman had in spades - great reaction and ball skills. We always complained about Ron's D always playing CBs with a 10 yard cushion but it was exactly what allowed Norman to excel.

and Ron wouldn't change that 10 yards of cushion even after the roster was turned over and he didn't have the DL to pressure the QB like he used to have.  Good ole Ron.

  • Pie 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

57 minutes ago, Rocky Davis said:

and Ron wouldn't change that 10 yards of cushion even after the roster was turned over and he didn't have the DL to pressure the QB like he used to have.  Good ole Ron.

That's one thing I can say I've enjoyed the past two seasons.... Snow is all about press man... and we spent a lot of capital getting the CBs to play it.

  • Pie 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites

He was always a ball hawk but it took him a long time to both mature on and off the field and also get out of Rivera's doghouse. That 2015 defense was just so special and just had so much swag it's hard to pinpoint one exact thing that helped him. 

 

I never liked his fit in WAS but his first year he was pretty good, I think injuries and age got to him after that. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Not sure it’s as simple as labeling him a zone cb. Dude could get plenty physical and had decent size for the position. Had elite ball hawking skills. Just didn’t have the hips to keep up with the newer wideouts. An elite pass rush and a favorable zone scheme catered to his strength which was attacking the ball better than the next guy in his area. Washington paid him big and put him on an island. Made no sense for the skill set. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

5 hours ago, DeAngelo Beason said:

Leaving was a big mistake.  Had he stayed in Carolina he would have had a few more solid season.

With the exception of the Bradberry pick in 2016, our draft that year was terrible. But, if we had held onto Josh in 2016 AND STILL picked Bradberry, we would have a had a top 5 CB duo for the next 3-4 seasons.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

6 hours ago, DeAngelo Beason said:

Leaving was a big mistake.  Had he stayed in Carolina he would have had a few more solid season.

I don't think it was a mistake, He got an absurd contract from a dumpster fire franchise. You gotta get paid. but man I cant believe gettleman still pulled the tag from him and he came in the next day BEGGING to sign it... I fuging hate dave gettleman, his ego/pride really got the best of him, just a typical boomer poo head who thinks he knew it all.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

 Share


  • PMH4OWPW7JD2TDGWZKTOYL2T3E.jpg

  • Topics

  • Posts

    • You’re playing madden we’re talking real football stuff…. He does have you seen his special on internet he def thinks he’s getting paid 
    • Without the team having an identity kinda hard to predict what they value.  They either are really trying to build a balanced team, or preparing for another swing at qb if Bryce doesn’t pan out. Seems like we value the o line but the $ spent there has been underwhelming besides Lewis, you could say it’s because of injuries but still hasn’t been worth the investment. as already stated, the whole handling of Bryce young as a whole has been ass backwards, we spent the years we’re supposed to take advantage of having a qb with a lower cap hit, building the team up to be adequate. now It appears, key word appears, the saints have done it correctly, which is painful to even think about. Regardless, I hope the front office has paid attention to qb contracts recently, such as Tua, Kyler, Daniel jones(pre colts) and don’t settle for subpar qb play at franchise qb rates    
    • This is the flaw in your logic.  Cutting 3 of our best players will somehow move us from whatever we are to "compete". Even the most Young super fans are not predicting a ceiling above top 10-12, and that will not nearly cut it.  Someone will need to break the log jam of QBs getting nothing or North of 50. Our qb is at best a middle ground, lets hope it will be us that also manage to pay the worth at about 100 over 3 years.  And before you jump me, yes that is only of he improves.
×
×
  • Create New...