Jamar Taylor knows what it was like to play cornerback across from a big name, because he did that in 2016 when he and Joe Haden played for the Browns.
Now Taylor, whom the Cardinals acquired in a trade last week in exchange for a 2020 sixth-round draft pick, is trying to fit into a similar role as the starter the Cards need across from Pro Bowler Patrick Peterson.
“That meant more plays for me that year,” Taylor said of his time teaming with Haden. “Playing opposite from Pat, that’s a huge deal. You have to hold your own.