S Chauncey Gardner-Johnson Slot CB

RefsRobbedUs · 06-09-2020, 03:36 PM

CHAUNCEY GARDNER-JOHNSON
DB, NEW ORLEANS SAINTS

Saints DBs coach Aaron Glenn said S Chauncey Gardner-Johnson will spend "a good amount of time" covering the slot.
Gardner-Johnson notably permitted 16 catches for 158 yards and two touchdowns on 27 targets in coverage from the slot as a rookie. Even so, he has formidable experience there stemming from his 26 starts at Florida and profiles much better at that position than current nickel corner P.J. Williams. Gardner-Johnson at least offers the speed (4.48) and plus tackling to match above-average receiving threats from the middle of the field on a good day, especially if he continues developing in his second year.

K Major · 06-09-2020, 03:47 PM

Makes sense.

Gardner-Johnson was a top 3 slot corner in 2019. Not to mention he is football 101 text book at tackling.

saintsfan1976 · 06-09-2020, 08:11 PM

This team has a lot of players who can play a lot of positions. I think we see Dennis Allen keep QBs off their game all season

dizzle88 · 06-10-2020, 02:39 PM

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

This team has a lot of players who can play a lot of positions. I think we see Dennis Allen keep QBs off their game all season

For 58 minutes at least, we know they always crumble with minimal time left.

AsylumGuido · 06-10-2020, 03:37 PM

Originally Posted by dizzle88

For 58 minutes at least, we know they always crumble with minimal time left.

A new year, a new season. Have confidence, my friend. If we can keep the front healthy enough to provide adequate pressure we shouldn't have that problem. And then again, with what we have now offensively, it may never come into play. We are absolutely the most talented team in the NFC and arguably in the entire NFL.

rezburna · 06-09-2020, 08:33 PM

They could run multiple fronts with the way they’ve assembled the team now. They could easily roll out in a 3-4 with Zack Baun and Marcus Davenport on the outside and Davis and Anzalone in the middle. Jordan, Rankins, and Onyemata upfront. I’m intrigued. Very diverse personnel. Very Patriots like.

turbo_dog · 06-10-2020, 06:01 PM

Originally Posted by rezburna

They could run multiple fronts with the way they’ve assembled the team now. They could easily roll out in a 3-4 with Zack Baun and Marcus Davenport on the outside and Davis and Anzalone in the middle. Jordan, Rankins, and Onyemata upfront. I’m intrigued. Very diverse personnel. Very Patriots like.

Who's your man when Anzelone goes out?

jeanpierre · 06-09-2020, 09:11 PM

Curious to see if the un-drafted rookie boundary cornerbacks can offer anything regarding depth, because after PJ, it's really dicey with Patrick Robinson last taking the field in less-than-full-health...

rezburna · 06-09-2020, 10:03 PM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

Curious to see if the un-drafted rookie boundary cornerbacks can offer anything regarding depth, because after PJ, it's really dicey with Patrick Robinson last taking the field in less-than-full-health...

I don’t trust either one of those names on the boundary.

jeanpierre · 06-10-2020, 07:33 AM

Originally Posted by rezburna

I don’t trust either one of those names on the boundary.

Understand, that's why there reserves and not starters, but they are solid clock eaters (or in baseball, inning eaters) where they can keep you close...

And it's also why I'd rather had spent FA money on a boundary CB and let Gardner take over the SS spot - younger, faster, stronger, better...

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06-09-2020, 03:47 PM	#2
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,799 Blog Entries: 3	Re: S Chauncey Gardner-Johnson Slot CB Makes sense. Gardner-Johnson was a top 3 slot corner in 2019. Not to mention he is football 101 text book at tackling.

06-09-2020, 08:11 PM	#3
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,996 Blog Entries: 3	Re: S Chauncey Gardner-Johnson Slot CB This team has a lot of players who can play a lot of positions. I think we see Dennis Allen keep QBs off their game all season

06-10-2020, 02:39 PM	#4
dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,523	Re: S Chauncey Gardner-Johnson Slot CB Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 This team has a lot of players who can play a lot of positions. I think we see Dennis Allen keep QBs off their game all season For 58 minutes at least, we know they always crumble with minimal time left.

06-10-2020, 03:37 PM	#5
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,574	Re: S Chauncey Gardner-Johnson Slot CB Originally Posted by dizzle88 For 58 minutes at least, we know they always crumble with minimal time left. A new year, a new season. Have confidence, my friend. If we can keep the front healthy enough to provide adequate pressure we shouldn't have that problem. And then again, with what we have now offensively, it may never come into play. We are absolutely the most talented team in the NFC and arguably in the entire NFL.

06-09-2020, 08:33 PM	#6
rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 8,022	Re: S Chauncey Gardner-Johnson Slot CB They could run multiple fronts with the way they’ve assembled the team now. They could easily roll out in a 3-4 with Zack Baun and Marcus Davenport on the outside and Davis and Anzalone in the middle. Jordan, Rankins, and Onyemata upfront. I’m intrigued. Very diverse personnel. Very Patriots like.

06-10-2020, 06:01 PM	#7
turbo_dog 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,649	Re: S Chauncey Gardner-Johnson Slot CB Originally Posted by rezburna They could run multiple fronts with the way they’ve assembled the team now. They could easily roll out in a 3-4 with Zack Baun and Marcus Davenport on the outside and Davis and Anzalone in the middle. Jordan, Rankins, and Onyemata upfront. I’m intrigued. Very diverse personnel. Very Patriots like. Who's your man when Anzelone goes out?

06-09-2020, 09:11 PM	#8
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: S Chauncey Gardner-Johnson Slot CB Curious to see if the un-drafted rookie boundary cornerbacks can offer anything regarding depth, because after PJ, it's really dicey with Patrick Robinson last taking the field in less-than-full-health... Rugby Saint II likes this.

06-09-2020, 10:03 PM	#9
rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 8,022	Re: S Chauncey Gardner-Johnson Slot CB Originally Posted by jeanpierre Curious to see if the un-drafted rookie boundary cornerbacks can offer anything regarding depth, because after PJ, it's really dicey with Patrick Robinson last taking the field in less-than-full-health... I don’t trust either one of those names on the boundary.

06-10-2020, 07:33 AM	#10
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: S Chauncey Gardner-Johnson Slot CB Originally Posted by rezburna I don’t trust either one of those names on the boundary. Understand, that's why there reserves and not starters, but they are solid clock eaters (or in baseball, inning eaters) where they can keep you close... And it's also why I'd rather had spent FA money on a boundary CB and let Gardner take over the SS spot - younger, faster, stronger, better...