The truth is that they’ve had this problem all season, but thanks to good coaching and superb play from two players, fans might not have noticed it.
The Patriots’ issue with cornerback depth was evident this past summer in training camp. When they traded Stephon Gilmore to the Carolina Panthers, it was obvious that, outside of J.C. Jackson and Jalen Mills, the Pats did not have adequate depth at outside cornerback.
It was evident when Mills missed the Patriots' Week 5 matchup in Houston and Joejuan Williams was torched by receiver Chris Conley and quarterback Davis Mills.