How Much Money Is Tyrann Mathieu Really Worth?

May 18, 2016   ·   Brad Gagnon   ·   Jump to comments

"True" cornerbacks like Darrelle Revis, Patrick Peterson, Richard Sherman and Josh Norman arguably receive more adulation, but it's possible Tyrann Mathieu of the Arizona Cardinals is the best defensive back in the NFL.
The 24-year-old can only really be described as a hybrid safety-corner—fast enough to cover receivers one-on-one but strong enough to move into the box as an extra linebacker. That being the case, he's one of the most unique players in the game.
While it's tough to gauge uniqueness, it has to be noted that by all measures Mathieu is simply very good.
Pro Football Focus graded 206 defensive backs who played at least 25 percent of their teams' snaps in 2015. Only one of those 206 players finished with a grade above 18.0. That was Mathieu, whose grade of 28.1 was 57 percent higher than every other cornerback or safety in the league.
Suffice it to say, the Cardinals are likely to do everything in their power to retain Mathieu long-term. His rookie ...

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