I’ve said many times in the last year or so that I think New Orleans’ Jabari Greer is the best cornerback in the NFC South. I’ve also said I think he’s one of the more underrated players in the NFL.

Well, I’ve got some backing on that now. In a conference call with the New Orleans media Wednesday, Carolina coach Ron Rivera said that Greer is one of the most underrated cornerbacks in the league. Rivera then threw one of his own guys into the same category.

“Guys like (Greer) who just silently do their job, people are going to take notice and say that he’s a heck of a player and we have to make sure people know that,’’ Rivera said. “We’re in the same boat. We have a young cornerback that’s been doing a good job for us in Captain Munnerlyn. A lot of people say he’s undersized but for what he’s done for us, he’s been solid.’’

Once upon a time, I think you could have said the same thing about Atlanta's Brent Grimes. But he went to the Pro Bowl last season, so I don't think you can say Grimes is underrated these days.