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Redskins Star Cornerback Norman Gushes Over Jets’ Darnold: ‘He’s Impressed Me And I Didn’t Want Him To’

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — It’s no secret Josh Norman likes to talk smack. He’ll get into it with anyone who dares to get up in his face.

But Norman, the Washington Redskins’ star cornerback, doesn’t shy away from throwing compliments to opposing players when he feels they deserve them.

Just ask Jets quarterback Sam Darnold.

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Jets quarterback Sam Darnold, right, in action against the Atlanta Falcons on Aug. 10, 2018, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

The No. 3 overall pick in this year’s draft is moving closer and closer to earning the starting nod in Week 1 of the regular season at Detroit.