Redskins cornerback Josh Norman was benched to start the second half against the Saints on Monday because he was reportedly listening to music during Jay Gruden’s halftime speech. Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Norman was benched to start the second half of their brutal 43-19 loss to the New Orleans Saints on Monday night — though it was unclear why. Initially it was thought that it may have been because of a blown coverage in the first half, when Saints quarterback Drew Brees hit Tre’Quan Smith for 62 yards for a touchdown — which also set the NFL all-time passing record.*Or it simply could have been an effort to shake up the defense, which struggled to contain Brees all night.