Official Site of the Cardinals · Jan 7, 2016
Cornerback Life Opposite Patrick Peterson
Justin Bethel, Jerraud Powers know the ball is coming often with elite CB on other side
Cardinals cornerback Justin Bethel, here in coverage against Seahawks wideout Tyler Lockett, has seen plenty of passes head his way this season.There is a photo illustration floating around social media which depicts Patrick Peterson alone on a dirt road as a tumbleweed blows past him.
The message: Life can be boring as a shutdown cornerback.
As Peterson has re-established himself as one of the NFL’s top cover men, opposing quarterbacks have become increasingly hesitant to throw his way. He saw 65 targets this year, 25 fewer than in any other season of his career, per Pro Football Focus.
