Before the Panthers game, I asked readers about how confident they were in Minnesota’s young corners: “What about Jeff Gladney trying to shadow D.J. Moore on a shallow crossing route?” I promptly answered my rhetorical question by explaining that I didn’t have very much confidence. Coincidentally, the game’s opening drive featured this precise scenario: Gladney was in man coverage against Moore on a crossing route. Gladney won his rep, proving me wrong. What went into this success?
Jeff Gladney’s PBU
Almost immediately, the Panthers found success running the ball. Mike Davis took his opening carry for ten yards, showing great vision as he cut back on an over-pursuing Vikings defense.