Morris Claiborne to play

[Nunez21]

Originally Posted by perrykemp

Not being a once in a generation talent = bust? Really?

Yes. I like to jump to conclusions based off of early production.

[perrykemp]

Originally Posted by Nunez21

Yes. I like to jump to conclusions based off of early production.

Let's be honest -- did anyone really believe the "best CB prospect since Deion" coming out of Valley Ranch after the draft. I took it as happy talk.

[iceberg]

Originally Posted by perrykemp

Let's be honest -- did anyone really believe the "best CB prospect since Deion" coming out of Valley Ranch after the draft. I took it as happy talk.

Let's be honest, many "fans" are selective in what they believe.

I really hate the igs.

[Doomsay]

Originally Posted by Nation

Below is a link to a thread from some stats I pulled in the offseason covering what expectations should be for a first round rookie corner. Mo has been what we should expect and there's been nothing in his play that suggests he won't develop into a star.

http://cowboyszone.com/forums/dallas...s.php?t=238668

That's an interesting article, do you know what PFF has for success rate against our corners, I'm wondering how they stack up.

[AsthmaField]

Originally Posted by perrykemp

Let's be honest -- did anyone really believe the "best CB prospect since Deion" coming out of Valley Ranch after the draft. I took it as happy talk.

Are we being honest now? What team do you pull for in the NFL?

[newlander]

Originally Posted by wittenacious

IRVING, Texas -- The first injury report of the week had some good news involving the secondary.

Cornerback Morris Claiborne was a full participant in practice on Wednesday.

Safety Charlie Peprah (foot) was also a full participant in practice on Wednesday and got work with the first-team defense.

Linebacker Ernie Sims (concussion) didn't practice but passed a concussion test. He has to undergo another one on Thursday.


Read more: http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas/cowbo...nt-in-practice

...................THANKS SO MUCH for the marvelous news on PEPRAH! He was playing well before getting hurt: anyone but #40....McCrap has to go, just awful.....good news on Sims too: I like what Albright brings to the table size wise vs. teams like the steelers and skins but we NEED Ernie vs. a pure passing team like the Saints: he's solid in coverage, but not so much against the run: however, N.Orleans doesn't run the ball weel anyway

[AsthmaField]

Originally Posted by newlander

we NEED Ernie vs. a pure passing team like the Saints

That was my thought too. Glad he's back for this game.

I still remember when the Saints came to Dallas and tore us a new one by continuously hitting the FB and TE in the flat on Bradie James who has the coverage skills of Betty White.

[Bleu Star]

Originally Posted by iceberg

Per DC.com.

Best news I have heard all day. Thanks for scooping.

[CowboysYanksLakers]

As I expected... Good to have Mo back on the field!

[ScipioCowboy]

Originally Posted by perrykemp

Let's be honest -- did anyone really believe the "best CB prospect since Deion" coming out of Valley Ranch after the draft. I took it as happy talk.

Did anyone really believe that Dez was just a possession receiver?

[JonJon]

Originally Posted by perrykemp

Let's be honest -- did anyone really believe the "best CB prospect since Deion" coming out of Valley Ranch after the draft. I took it as happy talk.

I get what you are saying. I haven't seen that "Once in a decade" type ability either. But that doesn't mean he doesn't have it. I believe that skill set is there, he just has to get the confidence in himself and trust his instincts enough to let it show.

Unfortunately for Claiborne, he doesn't have great safety play behind him to trust those instincts yet and play more aggressive.

I watched a lot of LSU and SEC football, and I think Claiborne definitely has the best CB skillset between he and Peterson. The difference is that Peterson is a better athlete and explosive playmaker, which makes people think he is the better CB.

When Jerry said that Claiborne may be the best CB to come out since Deion, he wasn't talking about game-changing, playmaking abilities, he was talking about the ability to shutdown half of the field. And that is exactly what Caiborne will do once he becomes more confident and gets more experience.

That isn't to say that Claiborne isn't a playmaker, because he is. In college, he actually had more interceptions than Peterson (11 compared to 7) in the same amount of time. Not only does he have the ability to stick with receivers, but he has the natural instincts to locate the ball in the air and make a play on the ball. He may not be Deion, but I think he will be MUCH better than a Terence Newman, and has the ability to be one of the best in the league. Just give him time.