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Charlotte Observer: Former TCU cornerback Jason Verrett says he fits well in Panthers' scheme

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Charlotte Observer: Former TCU cornerback Jason Verrett says he fits well in Panthers' scheme
 
By Joseph Person
jperson@charlotteobserver.com
 
Jason Verrett has everything you would want in an NFL cornerback – fluid hips, a great burst and a cool nickname.
 
The only thing Verrett doesn’t have is size.
 
A 5-foot-9, 189-pound former Texas Chrtistian standout, he is quick to point out several other short-statured defensive backs who’ve had success in the NFL.
 
“Captain Munnerlyn, Brent Grimes, Tyrann Mathieu – all those guys are Pro Bowl-caliber guys and make a lot of plays,” Verrett said Wednesday. “Being that they’re about the same stature and size, it only motivates me even more to make plays on the field.” ...
 
http://www.newsobserver.com/2014/04/30/3824056/former-tcu-cornerback-jason-verrett.html?sp=/99/103/
 
 

MavAlbert

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Darrell Green, one of the greatest corners of all time, wasn't tall either. Just because there are some taller corners having success in the league today (Seattle, etc) doesn't mean that's the only way to get it. And yes, there were tall receivers back in Darrell Green's day too.
 
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