The Carolina Panthers' defensive resurgence last season wouldn't have happened without cornerback Mike Jackson Sr.'s breakout campaign. He was nothing short of phenomenal throughout, forming an elite boundary tandem with Jaycee Horn that proved immensely difficult for opposing offenses to overcome.
Jackson earned some All-Pro consideration for his efforts, which was well-deserved. But with one year remaining on his current deal, one could make a strong case for the cornerback outperforming his pay grade now.
This clearly isn't going unnoticed by Jackson, who just sent a strong contract message to general manager Dan Morgan without saying a word.