Carolina Panthers: All Time Roster 3.0
4. Nickelback – Josh Norman (2011-2015)
Geez, things did not get any easier by adding a third corner. With Evans, Lucas, Marshall, and Norman out there it is a pretty even race. Ricky Manning and Captain Munnerlyn deserve at least a mention. Reggie Howard and Tyrone Poole deserve mention as well.
NFL Street Manning would win hands down, as would 2003 playoff Manning. However career Manning does not have it.
Before the playoffs it would have been too soon to crown Josh Norman. The last two years have been good to him. He became a solid corner who limited one side of the formation for the opposing offense. He was considered for NFL Defensive Player of the Year last season.
Also he can make some of the most ridiculous jumps of any Carolina defensive back. His demands to be the best paid corner in the league likely soured the front office, but we wish Norman well.
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