Super Bowl CHAMP Settles Score in Cornerback DEBATE Ahead of Seahawks/Patriots Rematch
Seahawks Triple OptionShow Notes
With Devon Witherspoon recently landing a record-setting contract and Christian Gonzalez aiming to top that mark, two of the NFL's top cornerbacks will tangle in a Super Bowl rematch as the Seahawks battle the Patriots in Wednesday's opener. Who does a two-time Super Bowl champion believe stands out as the best of the two star players? Seattle Triple Option hosts Robert Turbin, Corbin Smith, and Rob Rang welcome former Patriots star Logan Ryan to the show to break down which cornerback has the edge entering their fourth seasons and examine New England's defense coming off the Super Bowl loss among other topics, while the crew takes a deep dive at several key matchups to watch at Lumen Field, including Drake Maye testing his wits against defensive mastermind Mike Macdonald for the second time in his young career.
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