Josh Norman to cover .... Megatron?

[PhillyB]

norman/TD over/under bracket coverage while cason locks down the #2 should be effective enough to severely limit the girl-faced quarterback's passing options while he tries to dodge monsters inc.

[London Loves Luke]

I like it, with his ball skills he might be the best man for the job when Stafford throws them up towards Johnson.

 

Lets hope we see more of this 

 

instead of this...

 

[rscott94]

I like it.. Mix it up and give the other CB (Melvin White?) that would be covering Megatron a break so they'll have fresh legs. 

[xerxes]

From David Newton ...

 

Rivera said he's already talked to the coaches about using Norman, a big (6-0), physical corner that might match up well at times with Detroit's Calvin Johnson (6-5, 236). 

"Josh Norman deserves an opportunity to play," Rivera said. "Josh will do whatever he can to help the team, and he told us that. In all honesty, as we looked at that, he needs to play and that will be addressed."

 

http://espn.go.com/blog/carolina-panthers/post/_/id/8580/godfreys-move-to-cb-pays-off-at-safety

 

Thoughts?

Key phrase, "at times." No way we're sticking him out there on an island. He doesn't have the speed to keep up.

 

On a related note, the whole Norman playing time is interesting because the way RR phrases sounds like he wants Norman to play, but McDermont isn't sold, which worries me a bit. Reminds me last year when Shula was pressured to have more deep passes for the Buffalo game, and we all know how they worked out.

[Toolbox]

[TheRumGone]

Rivera isn't an idiot. I'll just say that

[LA_Panther]

U gotta be kidding me

[Jeremy Igo]

Everyone take a deep breath.

 

 

Josh Norman probably presses better at the line than any other panthers corner. This also makes him an asset on special teams.

 

The touchdown Sunday where Melvin White failed to press adequately enough to give time for Godfrey to cover may have been avoided if Norman was in there.

 

In short, expect to see Norman in there in some situations when pressing at the line is needed.

[Riverboat Ron]

Don't worry guys...

 

[Sloth]

Yeah, I think this is being misinterpreted. There's no way we put Josh fuging Norman out there primarily to limit Johnson unless it's some Karate Kid "SWEEP THE LEG" poo.

 

Maybe some small part.

[R0CKnR0LLA]

fantasy owners everywhere are running to bench Megatron in lieu of this breaking news

[Monday Night Shyamalan]

Key phrase, "at times." No way we're sticking him out there on an island. He doesn't have the speed to keep up.

 

On a related note, the whole Norman playing time is interesting because the way RR phrases sounds like he wants Norman to play, but McDermont isn't sold, which worries me a bit. Reminds me last year when Shula was pressured to have more deep passes for the Buffalo game, and we all know how they worked out.

 

Oh absolutely. Like you say, no way we stick him on an island. 

 

Still, I guess I assumed a mixture of Cason, White, Godfrey, Bene would be a better option than Norman all together. I know he has his physicality and like Zod said he can press at the line, but his bonehead plays man, that worries me more than anything.

[DaveThePanther2008]

Norman has the talent. Keep his head on right.  He could be our best corner.  We are going to need his physical skills on Sunday.  Whether it is full time or part time.  

 

The man is on the 53 man roster because he is a good.  Stop nitpicking because of stuff in the past.  If Rivera says he wants him on the field.  I believe Rivera'a opinion for more than most of you.

[Monday Night Shyamalan]

Norman has the talent. Keep his head on right.  He could be our best corner.  We are going to need his physical skills on Sunday.  Whether it is full time or part time.  

 

The man is on the 53 man roster because he is a good.  Stop nitpicking because of stuff in the past.  If Rivera says he wants him on the field.  I believe Rivera'a opinion for more than most of you.

 

I sure hope so.