Good news:Carlton Davis Shines in Detroit Debut with Tight, Physical Coverage…
However, what impressed me the most was the performance of cornerback Carlton Davis. In my opinion, he made a strong first impression in Detroit. His coverage was notably tight and physical. While there’s a lot of excitement around the new rookie cornerbacks, let’s not overlook that Detroit sees Davis as a top-tier cornerback.
“We knew he was a good cover guy, and he’ll tackle on the perimeter,” Campbell said in March. “He has the ability to take his side of the field away.”
I wouldn’t say Davis completely shut down one side of the field, but I only noted one short reception by Kalif Raymond against him. He also deflected a pass intended for Amon-Ra St. Brown and kept Williams from making any catches when matched up.
