Richard Sherman is known for being outspoken. Upon signing a lucrative new contract in the offseason Sherman stated emphatically that he deserved the riches bestowed upon him. One man who disagrees with Sherman's perceived value is Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson. The ongoing controversy surrounding defensive backs' pay led Peterson to diss Sherman again in the press just days ago.
Peterson's main complaint about Richard Sherman comes not down to talent but defensive strategy (via ESPN):
"'Obviously, his job is definitely much easier than mine,' Peterson said on a sports radio show in Arizona last week, referring to Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman. 'If you look at their scheme and look at our scheme, he's a cover 3 corner. Period.'
"Sherman said Peterson wasn't a 'lockdown corner.' Peterson responded by saying Sherman gets help over the top of the secondary. Then Sherman came back again, tweeting Peterson that he gives up 'career days' and the Cardinals 'ask u to stop them. Not let them score at will.'"
Acknowledging that the two players have different responsibilities also makes it impossible to compare the two heads up. The main difference between Sherman and Peterson is that Sherman's team won a Super Bowl.
Sherman has already addressed the issue and his initial response seems to be his final word on the matter. His Twitter response focused on results, not responsibilities (via Sporting News):
"Never confuse Potential with Production! In the game of Life winners win. Loser say what if. #Levels"
It's hard to argue with someone with a Super Bowl ring on his finger. Both corners have impressive stats but the intangible factors are harder to measure. The Seahawks came together with a winning attitude and succeeded. They didn't dwell on individual accomplishments.
Maybe Peterson should help his Cardinals win some more games before taking his talk to a World Champion defender.
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