Panthers' Josh Norman: Emmanuel Sanders should 'practice some more'

Josh Norman has responded to Emmanuel Sanders's recent comments that the Panthers cornerback’s reputation as a shutdown defender is more a product of off-the-field hype than on-field abilities.

Josh Norman has responded to Emmanuel Sanders's recent comments that the Panthers cornerback’s reputation as a shutdown defender is more a product of off-the-field hype than on-field abilities. On Thursday, Norman let the media know he was confident in his abilities, according to ESPN.

“I think you'd have to be pretty darn good at what you do to talk your way into the spotlight, I haven't been hearing much about him. Obviously he may want to go back and go practice some more.”

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Norman, who was elected to the Pro Bowl this season and has four interceptions and two touchdowns this season, was referring to a quote from the Broncos wide receiver that he had “talked himself into the media” this season.

The Carolina defender added that the comments had likely been overblown by the media as part of the buildup to Sunday’s Super Bowl, according to The Charlotte Observer.

GALLERY: SCENES FROM SUPER BOWL 50

Scenes from Super Bowl 50

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Thousands of Denver Broncos fans rally in Super Bowl City on Saturday.

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A still photo of Demaryius Thomas painted with light using a Pixelstick during a 13-second long exposure. Golden Gate Bridge in background.

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Leah and Devon Still speak onstage during the 5th Annual NFL Honors program.

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Former NFL players Kevin Greene, Brett Favre and Tony Dungy after learning they will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2016.

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Former NFL player Jim Kelly with Jill Kelly, Camryn Kelly and Erin Kelly at the 5th annual NFL Honors program.

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Barry Sanders and actress Taraji P. Henson speak onstage during the 5th Annual NFL Honors program.

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A still photograph of the Denver Broncos logo painted with light using a Pixelstick during a 30 second long exposure. Alcatraz in background.

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Injured player Charles Tillman of the Carolina Panthers takes photographs of his teammates in drills.

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A security officer watches the Denver Broncos practice at Stanford University.

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Chris Martin of Coldplay speaks during a halftime news conference on Thursday for Super Bowl 50.

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Dolores F. Dibella, NFL Counsel, holds up authentic Super Bowl 50 tickets during a counterfeit merchandise news conference Thursday in San Francisco.

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Recording artist Snoop Dogg poses with Carolina Panthers' Graham Gano (9), J.J. Jansen (44) and Brad Nortman in San Jose.

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Cam Newton participates in drills at San Jose State University.

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Andre Caldwell catches the ball during the Broncos practice at Stanford University.

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DeMarcus Ware and Chris Harris Jr. of the Denver Broncos joke around as they speak during the Broncos media availability at the Santa Clara Marriott.

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Denver Broncos fans pose on Fishermans Wharf.

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Sandy Marcyes makes a face while putting her arm in a display at the NFL Experience in San Francisco.

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Peyton Manning answers questions from the media assembled during the Super Bowl Opening Night at SAP Center in San Jose, Calif.

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Miss Universe Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach is seen during Opening Night.

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Here are some of the images that caught our eye on the sports night of Feb. 1, starting with Josh Norman of the Carolina Panthers wearing a mask as he answers a question during Opening Night for the NFL Super Bowl 50 football game in San Jose, Calif.

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Denver Broncos outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware waves as he enters the SAP Center during Opening Night for the NFL Super Bowl 50. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

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Miss Universe Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach poses with Denver Broncos cornerback Kayvon Webster during Opening Night for Super Bowl 50 in San Jose, Calif.

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Denver Broncos linebacker DeMarcus Ware, left, and linebacker Von Miller take photos from above the seats during the Super Bowl Opening Night at SAP Center in San Jose.

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Denver Broncos' Bradley Roby (29) and Jeff Heuerman hold up reporter Keltie Knight during Opening Night for the NFL Super Bowl 50.

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San Francisco's very crooked and busy Lombard Street full of cars and tourists in the days before Super Bowl 50.

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A crowd walks toward an entrance to Super Bowl City in San Francisco.

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A fan gets his photo taken with two Raiderettes during The NFL Experience for Super Bowl 50 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco.

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A heavily armed San Francisco police officer stands guard in Super Bowl City.

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Fans pose for photo's in front of the Super Bowl 50 Logo in Super Bowl City.

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Fans watch as footballs are made during The NFL Experience for Super Bowl 50 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco.

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Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning walks to a team bus after landing at Mineta San Jose International Airport on Sunday, Jan. 31, for Super Bowl 50.

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Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton photo bombs his teammates as they arrive in California for Super Bowl 50.

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Perla Bautista poses at Super Bowl City in San Francisco.