The writers over at Touchdown Wire have begun putting together their lists of the best of the best at each position heading into the 2022 NFL season and next up are the slot defenders.
TD’s Doug Farrar named Seahawks cornerback Justin Coleman to his rankings at No. 11 overall.
“Coleman was a rising star with the Patriots (2015-2016) and Seahawks (2017-2018) before he signed a four-year, $36 million contract with the Lions in 2019 with $16 million guaranteed,” Farrar writes. “Things did not go well for him under Matt Patricia — this was the case for most of Detroit’s defenders under Patricia — and Coleman was released in March, 2021. The Dolphins signed him to a one-year deal a week later, and Coleman found a renaissance under Brian Flores, which proves that it’s very important to choose the right ex-Bill Belichick defensive assistant to be your head coach.”
Touchdown Wire’s Doug Farrar continues our NFL position lists with the league’s best slot defenders. https://t.co/2v0WtUQQyI
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“Last season, Coleman allowed 19 slot catches on 26 targets for 18 yards, 100 yards after the catch, no touchdowns, two interceptions, and an opponent passer rating of 61.1.”
Coleman signed a new one-year deal with Seattle this offseason.
