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[–] DiseaseRidden@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (3 children)

Gilmore didn't win that DPOY because of his picks. He won it because he'd shut down half of the field. It takes a lot for a cb to win DPOY.

[–] Tomatillo_Thick@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (3 children)

That’s right NFL QBs, Daron Bland is not a shutdown corner. Please keep throwing his way. Thank you.

[–] Ok-Seaworthiness2313@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I think the point is not that Bland isn't great, but that that reducing the conversation to purely those numbers - which is what the post u/DiseaseRidden was responding to is doing - is a disingenuous argument.

[–] Scholar-Unable@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Gilmore has had a big role in the development of our CBs this year. Diggs said so after camp, and even Ceedee says he's improved by facing Gilmore in practice.

[–] rounder55@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Still can't believe the Colts didn't wait to trade Gilmore. Had to figure they could have gotten a little more at the deadline when teams lose guys due to injury/believe they are a corner away. Guy is still a solid corner and truly is one of those players that can make younger players better

[–] Swordsknight12@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Is he really that good? Surprised I haven’t heard his name til last night. They filled a massive hole with Diggs out.

[–] DecorumAficionado@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Well, in all of NFL history no one has ever returned 5 interceptions for touchdowns in a single season and Bland did it in 11 games. As a backup.

[–] crash218579@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Especially on out routes.

[–] Austinmp88@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Bland’s cover stats are also great and Micah leads the league in pressures too btw

[–] EthanSpears@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

I don't know man. Breaking longstanding NFL records with 6 games left in a season feels like a lot.