The term “shut down corner” needs to die, like yesterday. The fact is, with the way the NFL has changed the rules, it is nearly impossible to stop an NFL wide receiver all day long anymore.
Still, for some odd reason, people love to throw the phrase around and then once the media gets a hold of it watch out. Such is the case with New York Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis, who is a good corner, but once his reputation became that of a “shut down corner,” the media turned him into his own island.