Does Jonathan Joseph shadow #1's? (1 Viewer)

[Badgers Fan]

Should we expect Joseph to stay on his side of the field, or shadow? If he stays on one side would Denver move Thomas around to get him open more? Whoever Joseph doesn't guard (Decker or Thomas) should be in for a very nice day.

 

[SameSongNDance]

Not a homer, but I'm almost positive Joseph shadows #1s.

 

[coolnerd]

Should we expect Joseph to stay on his side of the field, or shadow? If he stays on one side would Denver move Thomas around to get him open more? Whoever Joseph doesn't guard (Decker or Thomas) should be in for a very nice day.

My memory is serving me corectly (I can be corrected in other words) is that Joseph only shades when there is truly a dominate number 1. Also note, that Kareem jackson is not the useless dog of his rookie year, and is probably at least an average #2 CB in league. so while, easier on his side, it is not throw as you will over there anymore.

 

[Houston turmOiler]

He does seem to shadow a good deal but they don't always do it. Kareem Jackson is better than he used to be but still average at absolute best IMO. I wouldn't be surprised to see Joseph on Thomas quite often but it's not a given he'll follow him 100%...

 

[therush]

Joseph is a great cover corner but not the most physical guy in the world. I'm not entirely sure what the answer to your question is, but I wouldn't be surprised if Jackson was on Thomas because of his bump and run and tackling skills while Joseph was put on the quicker Decker. Just my 2 cents.

 

[GregR]

The Texans corners definitely doesn't just stick on their own side. The first two games Joseph was primarily on Legedu Naanee for the Fins and Laurent Robinson for the Jags when they were on the field. But not always.

Agree that Kareem Jackson is not the same player people remember as a rookie. But he's got weaknesses that Peyton could exploit. He's not great in deep coverage, lacks top end speed. So he often gives speedy receivers some room which could allow a smart QB room to beat him with slants and curls.

I think a big factor in this game may end up being Denver's running game. If the Texans can shut down the run without need to bring a safety up, they can give Jackson the help over the top and let him play the shorter stuff. Of course Peyton's arm strength issues may also limit how much he could take advantage if Kareem does start to play up tighter on the line.

 

[We Tigers]

Joseph's a good player but really, we're getting a little extreme in benching guys for facing a good CB. Not everybody is Revis.