The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL

The disappearance of the star cornerback, with Domonique Foxworth

Nov 16, 2024

In a captivating discussion, Domonique Foxworth, a former NFL cornerback and ESPN analyst, explores the mysterious decline of the star cornerback. He examines the stark contrast between skyrocketing wide receiver salaries and the stagnation of cornerback contracts. Foxworth highlights the shifting cultural and strategic dynamics in the NFL, including the impact of modern offenses and fan perceptions. He also reflects on Jalen Ramsey's influence on the position and the changing identity of cornerbacks, once known for their swagger.

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Dominique Foxworth

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The staggering growth of wide receiver contracts starkly contrasts with the stagnation of cornerback salaries, signaling a shift in NFL positional value.

The cultural shift from individual cornerback superstars to a collective unit mindset has diminished personal recognition and market visibility.

Defensive strategies that emphasize team-based play over individual talents have contributed to the declining prominence of cornerbacks in the NFL.

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Intro

2min

The Cornerback Conundrum: Value and Identity

22min

Defensive Strategies Against Elite Receivers

2min

Defensive Strategies Against Elite Receivers

21min

Exploring Player Development in Football

3min

Reshaping Fan Perspectives on Cornerbacks

4min

The Cornerback Evolution: Jalen Ramsey's Impact

4min

Justin Jefferson: Four years, $140 million. CeeDee Lamb: Four years, $136 million. Amon-Ra St. Brown: Four years, $120 million. A.J. Brown: Three years, $96 million. The market for wide receivers has exploded in recent years. But what about the players tasked with slowing them down...the cornerbacks? Their market has stagnated. Moreover, the position that defined cool in the era of Deion Sanders seems almost devoid of superstars in 2024. What happened to the star cornerback? Robert Mays explores that question with Domonique Foxworth, who covers the NFL for ESPN and spent seven years playing corner in the league, on this episode of The Money Down, a special four-part miniseries from The Athletic Football Show focused on the business of the NFL.

Host: Robert Mays

With: Domonique Foxworth

Executive Producer: Michael Beller

Producer: Chris Flannery

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