Vote of confidence: Xavier Rhodes challenged to shadow Calvin Johnson

By dwetmore@1500espn.com

Head coach Mike Zimmer said he called Xavier Rhodes on Monday with a big assignment: cover Calvin Johnson.

“I need you to go with him this week,” Zimmer said.

“I’m ready,” Rhodes responded, according to the head coach.

Rhodes hasn’t been a “shadow” corner before in his career. Historically it hasn’t been a big part of …

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