Quote:I don't condone what Norman did at all. I can only tell you some things I know personally about Josh Norman the guy.

 

 

He has always been very talented, but he has kind of been in the dog house until last year. He was in the dog house due to his on-field antics sometimes going over the line, usually in the form or taunting or trash talking penalties. As any former player will tell you, cornerbacks will talk the most junk than any position in the league.  Last season, he did a great job of not crossing the line on the field to where his actions were detrimental to the team. Josh clearly let his emotions get the best of him in this eye-gouging incident.

 

 

In the locker room with the press, Josh is always very candid, very funny, and always gives a great sound bite. And he is not an idiot like some of you claim. I imagine he was just being his honest self, and it sounds like he was almost surprised with himself for doing what he did in the scrumb.

 

As a guy off the field, I can attest that Josh is cool as hell. Over at the Panthers message boards, carolinahuddle.com, we had a draft party last year thrown by the founder of the website, who doubles as a NFL photographer. He invited Josh to the party, and sure enough Josh showed up and hung out with about 100 diehard Panther message board members. He couldn't have been more personable. He was just like another guy hanging out, taking pictures and talking with anyone that wanted to engage him.

 

I just wanted to put this out there for you guys, since you probably know nothing about the guy except what you saw on Sunday.

That's like all the neighbors of a sex predator or a murderer saying the person was a great guy. I don't care what he says and does when his agent and/or team make him do something. His true colors shine through on the field. Underachiever that resorts to cheating and trying to injure other players. All I can say is Karma will catch up with him for sure.

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