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| Ahmad "Sauce" Gardner (1). Photo Credit: rotoballer.com. |
Today, I look into the case file of New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner. Coming off a stellar rookie season, Sauce is looking to continue to build off that momentum and then some. Before I continue, visit rdxsports.com and become a part of Team RDX. Get the latest on martial arts and fitness gear at a 10% discount.
Team: New York Jets
Position: Cornerback
HT: 6-3 WT: 200
Credentials
Defensive Rookie of the Year
First team All-Pro
Strengths
-Lengthy, physical defender
-Able to shadow and lock down the receiver or at least slow him down
-Rangy, he can rotate from the receiver he's covering to make a play on another receiver, once he sees the quarterback has committed to throwing to that particular receiver
-A willing tackler, he's not afraid to help in run support
Weaknesses
-One of his strengths is also his weakness. Like most physical corners, he has tendency to be touchy feely or too physical
Final Analysis
From what I've seen, the sky is the limit for Gardner. He has everything you look for in a corner: size, speed, the rare ability to go on an island with a receiver. One of his strengths--his physicality--however, can also be his weakness, although he did a better job with monitoring his hand usage last year. There were a few close ones where I thought a flag would get thrown, but nothing happened.
There have been good or exceptional rookie corners, but it's rare you see a rookie cornerback accomplished what he accomplished. If he picks up from where he left off last year or better, the possibilities are endless.
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