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Will Josh Norman Find Disaster or Renewed Dominance in New Redskins Defense?

August 6, 2016   ·     ·   Jump to comments

Josh Norman has taken a long road to earn the five-year, $75 million contract he signed this offseason with the Washington Redskins. Now labeled as a star, a potential savior for the Redskins pass defense that finished 26th in the NFL in yards per pass and tied for 25th in interceptions in 2015, all eyes are on him in training camp.
To truly understand how Norman, a 28-year-old, rose to his talent level and why some Washington fans are concerned with his camp performance, you have to unravel the story of his early career. Norman didn't go to Oklahoma, USC or Florida State. Instead, his college career kicked off as a walk-on corner for the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers, where he started seven games as a true freshman.
That momentum carried on through his time in Conway, South Carolina, the college town with a population of less than 20,000 people. He would eventually work his way into a scholarship, and he found a spot in a postseason all-star game as a senior—the East-W...

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