Joe Haden calls Mike Hilton, Kenny Moore ‘1A and 1B’ among slot CBs
Indianapolis Colts cornerback Kenny Moore II has become of the best nickel cornerbacks in the game since he arrived in 2017, and it hasn’t taken long for other players to notice his game.
Moore, who is arguably the most versatile piece in Matt Eberflus’ defense, got some high praise from Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joe Haden on Twitter.
After Haden claimed his teammate, Mike Hilton, is the best slot cornerback in the league, Saints defender C.J. Gardner-Johnson took exception to that, letting Haden know how he felt.
In response, Haden said Gardner-Johnson is top-three but firmly behind Hilton and Moore, who are “1A and1B.”
Love u my fellow Gator Great! But I got you at around 3. Mike Hilton and Kenny Moore 1A and 1B. No disrespect https://t.co/aAWG7IhDcO
— Joe Haden (@joehaden23) March 9, 2021
While Gardner-Johnson has been shining with the Saints since he fell to the fourth round in the 2018 draft, Moore has been one of the most complete defenders in the league.
Despite his size, Moore is able to excel in press coverage because of his physicality and exceptional arm length. He is also used plenty on blitzes from the slot while being arguably the best pure tackler on the team.
The nickel position is becoming increasingly important as the league shifts to more of a pass-heavy philosophy, and the Colts can rest comfortably knowing they have one of the best in the game.
