Stephon Gilmore is becoming a shut down corner in Buffalo

When Buffalo selected Stephon Gilmore with their first round pick this year, I was not sure about the pick. But now that I look at the growth of the young corner I am impressed.  It all started a few weeks ago when Buffalo played Larry Fitzgerald, and the Arizona Cardinals. Gilmore sent a text message to his coaching staff letting them know “I want #11″.  As a fan I was kind of depressed when I read that he said that, because up until that point he really had not proved he belonged. Up until last week Gilmore didn’t have an interception.  Well that confidence and text might have changed the young Rock Hill, South Carolina native. Gilmore went out against Larry Fitzgerald and held him to 1 catch for 11 yards, and practically shut him down.  Gilmore has grown so much since that game.  His coaches are starting to notice the confidence, and are loving it in Buffalo. “Gilmore understands he can shut down the best receiver on the field, he will continue to want the best player on the othe...