FSSW: Ware ready to roll with improved secondary - Dallas Cowboys Forum

**WoodysGirl** · 05-09-2012

By Jon Machota
FOXSportsSouthwest.com Special Contributor

May 9, 2012

GRAPEVINE, Texas -- Cornerbacks Morris Claiborne and Brandon Carr have been added in hopes of making one of the Cowboys' biggest weaknesses in 2011 one of their biggest strengths in 2012.

Last season, the Cowboys finished 23rd in pass defense and recorded 15 interceptions, 16 teams finished with more.

Claiborne and Carr, who are projected to be starters, will likely make opposing quarterbacks think twice about their decisions in the pocket. While that could result in an increase in interceptions it could also lead to more sacks.

"Claiborne and Carr, those are really aggressive corners," Ware said Wednesday at the team's annual golf outing. "Our defense is aggressive, and that's what it's about, coming in and being able to stop the run first. We need corners that can come in and hit and also when it comes down to it, covering guys and giving the pass rush more time to get there. And they can do that."

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CowboysYanksLakers · 05-10-2012

Good stuff... D-Ware should be able to create havoc once again this year.

Bluestang · 05-10-2012

I would like to quote something relevant that Ware said:

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But what matters more? Does a good secondary improve the pass rush or does a good pass rush improve the secondary?

The Cowboys will certainly get that answer this season.

"I think it depends on who you play," Ware said. "If you play a guy that throws the ball really quick, there's not going to be any pass rush, so it's up to the corners to make that extra second. But if you're playing a guy that wants to drop back and he's going to have a lot of time back there, it's up to the pass rush to get there and the cornerbacks to catch the ball and make some big plays."

Interesting...