Inconsistent coverage
Breaking up passes is all fine and good. There’s alot more to playing cornerback than that, though. Apple earned a 59.1 pass coverage grade from Pro Football Focus after a challenging 2019 season. Pro Football Reference says that Apple was targeted 76 times last year, allowing 48 catches for a total of 683 yards and 100.9 passer rating. Apple has flashed at times, but he has to be more consistent in coverage if he’s going to stick around as a full-time starter.