PFF looked at the scores of the top 5 DBs in each team's secondary. Not surprisingly, Ryan, McCourty and Harmon are 3 of the 5 in New England, ranked as the top secondary in the NFL, but there are a couple of real notables here:
(Note: Just noticed that this article is based on performance through the first 15 games LAST year. Nothing wrong with being good 2 years in a row!)
https://www.profootballfocus.com/pro-top-10-nfl-secondaries-this-season-2/
- PFF gave the highest score to Logan Ryan, well ahead of the Pats' other starting CB Malcolm Butler, and ranks Ryan the best in the league in tackling efficiency, Logan is ranked at the 11 best CB overall in the NFL, and Butler 24th.
- The tidbit that Duron Harmon has only been targeted 7 times in 417 coverage snaps!
(Note: Just noticed that this article is based on performance through the first 15 games LAST year. Nothing wrong with being good 2 years in a row!)
https://www.profootballfocus.com/pro-top-10-nfl-secondaries-this-season-2/
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