When the 2017 season began, the New Orleans Saints didn't know Marshon Lattimore would quickly become one of the top cornerbacks in the NFL.
Sure, the team recognized his potential, which is why the Saints took him 11th overall. But, when New Orleans opened the season, coaches were still trying to figure out how best to utilize Lattimore and the other young pieces in the secondary.
And in Week 1, it was clear that Lattimore needed to grow. The Saints primarily played zone coverage in a 29-19 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, and that was hardly Lattimore's strength when the season started.