Jalen Ramsey was named to the Pro Bowl this season, despite having what many would consider a down year for the star cornerback. He only had one interception and five passes defensed, but he did force two fumbles and make 50 tackles in just 12 games.
He wasn’t targeted much this season, seeing only 68 passes come his way, but he did allow 45 of those to be completed – a rate of 66.2%, which was 8.2% higher than in 2018. Where he did improve was keeping receivers out of the end zone, surrendering one measly touchdown on the year; he allowed three in 2018.
Next season, he wants to reduce that number further. He doesn’t want to give up a single touchdown in 2020, which is something Stephon Gilmore, Tre’Davious White and Richard Sherman, among others, accomplished this year.
He’s planning to have a season that makes his doubters mad.
What may have sparked Ramsey’s tweet about wanting to allow no touchdowns in 2020 is Darrelle Revis’ tweet showing how he never got safety help over the top when playing in man coverage.
Revis was one of the best cover corners in NFL history during his prime, and Ramsey believes he has one thing in common with him: a lack of safety help.
Ramsey is under contract through next season, but after that, he’ll be a free agent. The Rams haven’t said when he’ll get an extension, but that’s ultimately the goal after trading two first-rounders for him in October. Whenever he does get paid, he’s going to reset the cornerback market with a historic contract.
