"Early on in free agency this past offseason, the New England Patriots made a big splash by signing the best cornerback of the class, Carlton Davis III, who was unfortunately leaving Detroit to join what wound up being greener pastures in Foxboro. His arrival drew immediate excitement, as he was set to become a lethal duo with Christian Gonzalez and, hopefully, make up one of the best cornerback duos in the league."
"Despite the narrative about his performance this season, Davis was mostly solid against the Bengals last Sunday, especially after being hit with what he referred to as "a BS call" in the fourth quarter when he was flagged for defensive pass interference on Tee Higgins. It moved the Bengals' offense into field-goal range and eventually led to a touchdown, putting them within 3 points of the Patriots with little time remaining."
The New England Patriots signed cornerback Carlton Davis III in free agency to pair with Christian Gonzalez and form a top cornerback duo. Gonzalez missed three games, and Davis attracted criticism for his early-season play. Against the Bengals he played mostly well despite being flagged for defensive pass interference on a fourth-quarter play that shifted momentum. Davis said the call 'lit a fire' under him and responded with two critical pass breakups late. The stops forced a failed fourth-down attempt and preserved a narrow Patriots victory, underscoring Davis's impact in a crucial moment.
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