Josh Norman has been a target of 49ers fans for much of his time with the team this season, but now some of that heat is coming from analysts as well. Appearing on KNBR, former 49ers safety Donte Whitner said Norman shouldn’t be in the starting lineup.
“Dontae Johnson should be the starter opposite Emannuel Moseley if he plays...Every time he comes in the game, he’s viable. He doesn’t give up the big play. He’s interchangeable - he can move inside and play the nickel, [and] he can play outside. He doesn’t give up the balls that Josh Norman has given up.