Jan 14, 2018; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive back Trae Waynes (26) takes the field before the game against the New Orleans Saints at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
It’s important for NFL teams to have a good passing defense, as the league is incredibly pass-happy. As a result of this, the Cincinnati Bengals signed cornerback Trae Waynes to a three-year deal worth $42 million last offseason to help out their secondary.
Well, so far, it hasn’t gone great.
To be fair, this isn’t an indictment on Waynes’ play, but rather lack thereof.