Data Reveals QB's Picked On Former Cardinals CB

When evaluating the most targeted corners by position, Wilson's 18.84% coverage target rate ranked top ten in the NFL for boundary players.

Out of the top ten, Wilson was one of six players to see coverage targets of 65 or more in 2023. His 50 receptions allowed was second to Tyrique Stevenson's 66 while Wilson's 76.92% completion percentage allowed was second to - oddly enough - Starling Thomas' 80.43%.

"Before being cut by the Cardinals in December, Marco Wilson had struggled mightily on the outside, failing to provide any consistency or to match breaks," wrote PFF.

"The former Cardinals cornerback couldn't find his footing in Jonathan Gannon’s scheme, resulting in the third-worst coverage grade (39.2) among outside cornerbacks. He was attacked relentlessly, surrendering massive yardage. Wilson allowed 2.07 yards per coverage snap, the most by any outside cornerback, in addition to giving up a hearty 11 yards per coverage target, a bottom-three figure at the position."

Wilson joined the New England Patriots shortly after, a move he was excited to make.

"It was one of the best things to happen to me in my entire life. I just knew what type of coaches I was going to, what type of organization I was going to, the history, that's exactly what I've been looking for my life in the NFL. So I finally got it, I'm gonna make the most of it," Wilson said on his arrival to the Patriots.

A split was the best for both sides, though the Cardinals obviously saw enough to pull the plug earlier than they needed to. PFF's data further confirms their move.