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Super Bowl 49 from A to Z

By Will Osgood

Jan 22, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; General view of the NFL Experience at the Phoenix Convention Center in advance of Super Bowl XLIX between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 22, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; General view of the NFL Experience at the Phoenix Convention Center in advance of Super Bowl XLIX between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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January 10, 2015; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman (25) celebrates following the 31-17 victory against the Carolina Panthers in the 2014 NFC Divisional playoff football game at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
January 10, 2015; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman (25) celebrates following the 31-17 victory against the Carolina Panthers in the 2014 NFC Divisional playoff football game at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

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Sherman, Richard

Richard Sherman is one of the best corners in the game. That’s a fact. It can be debated whether Seattle’s base cover 3 scheme hides his weaknesses or simply accentuates his brilliance. Despite hardly ever seeing a throw in his direction, Sherman tied for 35th with 11 passes defensed in 2014, according to TeamRankings.com.

He also finished top-five in Pro Football Focus’ coverage grades and passer rating against.

Even if those statistics (and opinions) were not true, Sherman would likely still insist he is the best. His antics are mostly fun and harmless, much the way Chad (Ochocinco) Johnson used to delight us last decade.

Overall, Sherman was a crucial part of a Seattle defense which finished first in Football Outsider’s overall defensive DVOA (adjusted for quality of opponents) and third in passing DVOA.

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