Ja'Marr Chase's 2023 comments on Carlton Davis should excite Patriots fans
Ja'Marr Chase's 2023 comments on Carlton Davis should excite Patriots fans
Cincinnati Bengals star wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase named the best defensive back he'd faced in a 2023 Sunday Night Football interview, and his answer should excite New England Patriots fans.
According to the triple crown-winning wideout, the best cornerback he had faced up to that point was Davis, who recently agreed to a three-year deal with the Patriots.
"For me, I'll say Carlton Davis," said Chase. "Only reason why I say Carlton Davis is because he was longer than I expected—longer arms and he ain't got no knee bend. He just hunched his back over and just played defense. I think I played him twice, too. He made some good plays on me, and I ain't never going to forget that one."
Chase is one of the most dynamic receivers in all of the NFL. He has matched up with and beaten some of the league's top corners. So the fact that he would extend such a huge compliment to Davis isn't something to take lightly.
The two could meet up again with the Patriots slated to face the Bengals in 2025. Granted, All-Pro cornerback Christian Gonzalez also found success against Chase in their one-on-one battles in last year's regular season opener.
The Patriots could have multiple ways to cover the All-Pro wide receiver.
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