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What the Redskins could do with Josh Norman moving forward

By Damien Bartonek

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 01: Josh Norman #24 of the Washington Redskins after his game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on December 01, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 01: Josh Norman #24 of the Washington Redskins after his game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on December 01, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) /
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LANDOVER, MD – OCTOBER 2: Cornerback Josh Norman #24 of the Washington Redskins reacts after a play against the Cleveland Browns in the fourth quarter at FedExField on October 2, 2016 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD – OCTOBER 2: Cornerback Josh Norman #24 of the Washington Redskins reacts after a play against the Cleveland Browns in the fourth quarter at FedExField on October 2, 2016 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) /

Keeping Josh Norman

A tie for the least likely scenario for both the Redskins and Josh Norman. In short terms, he makes too much money for the little production he’s given the team. Not only this season but in his entire tenure.

Initially, Norman’s first year in the nation’s capital was all you could’ve asked for from the Coastal Carolina alumni. With three picks, a career-high 19 passes defensed, and a career-high in tackles (67), Norman produced at a level worthy of his price-tag.

Over the next three seasons, Norman’s ability to break up passes regressed, and so did his numbers despite being targeted more and more. Teams have begun to key in on Norman, especially on third-down. In man coverage, he has one of the worst passer ratings allowed when targeted per PFF and has struggled with any sort of consistency.

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Norman’s last two seasons in D.C. have been horrendous in terms of his coverage. Over that span, Norman is averaging season splits of:

67 percent completion rate allowed, 578 yards, 13.25 yards per completion, and 7 touchdowns.

Simply, there’s not much logic in keeping the former All-Pro, as he’s struggling mightily just to stay on the field. Keeping Norman doesn’t benefit this team, especially as the Redskins enter a new chapter of their franchise.

With the multitude of personnel moves to be made both on and off the field, the Redskins should be looking to follow the route perfected by the Indianapolis Colts. Utilizing tons of cap space, young talent, and draft picks to rebuild their roster in a flash. Despite the shocking retirement of their franchise QB, the Colts have not on set themselves up for a solid future, but they are also in the playoff hunt now.

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