Term "Shutdown Corner" being overused?

[UncleIvan]

I've heard this term alot the past few years. The only one that I've seen in recent memory that basically stops most receivers he faces was Deion Sanders.

[Moses]

I've heard this term alot the past few years. The only one that I've seen in recent memory that basically stops most receivers he faces was Deion Sanders.

I agree...There aren't really any premier shut down corners like Sanders was.

Another thing that's being overused it the announcers saying, "Thank god he scored a touchdown, He's on my fantasy team!!!"

It wasn't humorous the first time it was said, and 248 times later, it still isn't.

[Goody]

I've heard this term alot the past few years. The only one that I've seen in recent memory that basically stops most receivers he faces was Deion Sanders.

Champ Bailey! He is the epitome of "shut down" corners.

[killiansjmd]

I agree. Most of the time these guys are called shut down corners because the opposing team QB will not throw a pass there way but most of the time the other Cb is so bad it make more sense to attack him all day.

[Goody]

I agree. Most of the time these guys are called shut down corners because the opposing team QB will not throw a pass there way but most of the time the other Cb is so bad it make more sense to attack him all day.

Very true! And an example of this is when the ball is thrown towards the "shut down" corners way, it is usually picked off or knocked down (ie. Champ Baileys interception in the end zone vs. Baltimore).

There just aren't many true "shut down" corners. Deion was one of the only ones in his day. A true shut down corner is rare and the reason why they are paid the big $$$$.

[LS2throwed]

I've heard this term alot the past few years. The only one that I've seen in recent memory that basically stops most receivers he faces was Deion Sanders.

I agree...There aren't really any premier shut down corners like Sanders was.

Another thing that's being overused it the announcers saying, "Thank god he scored a touchdown, He's on my fantasy team!!!"

It wasn't humorous the first time it was said, and 248 times later, it still isn't.

yea that fantasy stuff gets real old especially in commentary, im really not interested how well Tony Kornheiser's team is doing or who he traded

[eaglesrule]

I don't think anyone in the league right now is that, especially with the rules being what they are. Champ probably comes closest.

I hate the guy, but Deion Sanders was the last true shutdown corner.

The really good ones don't get INTs because they don't get thrown at.

Not that Sheldon Brown is a shutdown corner, but the year Lito Sheppard made the pro bowl was kind of laughable. He had a lot of INTs because he was the preferable option to throw at.

I think this happens more than we care to admit. These types of things are why football stats aren't like baseball stats.

[slowride]

I've heard this term alot the past few years. The only one that I've seen in recent memory that basically stops most receivers he faces was Deion Sanders.

I agree...There aren't really any premier shut down corners like Sanders was.

Another thing that's being overused it the announcers saying, "Thank god he scored a touchdown, He's on my fantasy team!!!"

It wasn't humorous the first time it was said, and 248 times later, it still isn't.

yea that fantasy stuff gets real old especially in commentary, im really not interested how well Tony Kornheiser's team is doing or who he traded

I'm not interested in anything Tony has to say. He stinks. Get him out of there.

Troy Aikman = best commentator ever. My ears actually don't bleed when he speaks.

[XHendrix]

Champ baily, and the the Old Tye Law are both shutdown conerbacks.

[tHe.pRoFessionaL]

I think that DeAngelo Hall is getting into the ranks of shut-down corner, he isn't quite there yet because of lack of real experience like that of Champ Bailey, but D Hall has tons of talent.