FLORHAM PARK, NJ—Nine seconds to go in the first half, ball at your own 29-yard line, and the offense has no timeouts remaining. As a cornerback, nothing can get behind you. That is, unless, a rogue defensive coordinator decides to carelessly play his corners hard and something crazy happens. Even then, keep a solid cushion and everything in front.
In Week 16, 2019, New York Jets cornerback Blessuan Austin failed in a big spot. The Rutgers product did not think situationally. Suddenly, somebody found himself riding the pine.
Twenty-twenty is a new season, which is good news for Austin.