The Carolina Panthers were among the worst teams in the NFL last season, but CB Donte Jackson and the secondary were far from the biggest failing. Indeed, while they saw the fewest passing attempts in the league, they gave up the third-fewest yards, and fourth-fewest touchdowns.
At the same time, they only recorded eight interceptions, tied for the third-fewest in the league, and Jackson contributed none. But he intercepted 14 in his first five seasons, with at least two every year. And we know from Minkah Fitzpatrick that you can put up a goose egg one year. While he lacked the takeaways last season, however, one thing he’s always carried in great quantities is confidence.