Josh Norman: I’m One of the Top 5 Cornerbacks of All-Time

Long before many outside the Carolinas began to learn his name this past season, Panthers cornerback Josh Norman wasn't one who lacked confidence.

Now, after a year and a half of elite-level play, Norman's one of the best ever to play the game. According to him, at least.

During a stop on his Thursday ESPN "car wash," Norman was asked to name the top 5 cornerbacks of all time. His response:

That's quite a list to be on.

"That’s just where I’m at right now and my mindset," Norman explained. "I want to be the best. If you’ve got a problem with that, so be it."

For what it's worth, Norman's been talking like that since he's been in Carolina. If saying equals doing, all the power to him. It also puts into perspective the type of money he's looking for and why there's a good chance he'll end up playing under the franchise tag in 2016. 

Anyway, it's fantastic he put Dick "Night Train" Lane at No. 1, mostly because it gives me an excuse to share this video.

Way back in my high school days, my buddy Jim Maday loved this clip from NFL Films. I can't tell you how many times we watched it, but it had to be at least 50.

At the very least, forward to 2:58:

"He wouldn't tackle you necessarily ... fair." – Pat Studstill