It feels like every discussion about New York Jets cornerback Michael Carter II involves labeling him as an “underrated” player.
I think that’s a disservice to him.
The term “underrated” is somewhat of a backhanded compliment for pro athletes. It roughly translates to “this player isn’t quite great enough to deserve a heaping amount of praise from me but I still think he is still pretty good.”
That does not apply to Carter II. It is time to start labeling him as exactly what he is: A star slot cornerback.
Carter II should be getting just as much attention for his excellence this year as fellow Jets cornerbacks Sauce Gardner and D.