News broke Wednesday afternoon that the Carolina Panthers have rescinded the franchise tag on high-profile cornerback Josh Norman. That means he is an unrestricted free agent, free to sign with any team…including the Detroit Lions. But GM Bob Quinn and the Lions need to just say no on Josh Norman.
Of course he’s a highly talented player who would instantly make the Lions better. Norman has emerged as one of the top cover men in football, and he plays with flair and swagger. The former fifth-round pick backs it up with tenacious, consistent performances punctuated with big-play sizzle.