Is it me or is Bland below average without ints?

[Paperbag]

Neither are worth the $$$ but Bland is a bit better. Diggs probably doesn’t even play this season.

Bland was a better Nickel than on an island
And Diggs , all depends if he actually takes rehab seriously
Hopefully they both can come back and play at an elite level

 

[atlantacowboy]

Low INTs does not imply poor play at CB. The best CBs don't have a lot of INTs bc QBs avoid their side of the field. Guys like Dieon Sanders and Revis never had double digit INTs or even close. They would go long stretches without anyone even throwing to their side of the field.

Conversely, a lot of INTs doesn't mean great play either. The year DIggs had all those INTs, he also gave up more yards than any CB in the NFL.

 

[Paperbag]

I love how the cowboys stink but at the same time the team is like oh man how can we possibly afford all these mediocre players

If that hadn’t made the mistake with the QB then they’d have the $$$$

 

[MarionBarberThe4th]

If that hadn’t made the mistake with the QB then they’d have the $$$$

It’s been an awkward 5 or so years around here

 

[TwentyOne]

I d keep digs over him.

you are right.

he is an average cb.

 

[SwagSurfer]

I somewhat agree. I still think Bland is a really good DB, however I feel he peaked early.

 

[tm1119]

The INT’s definitely helped overrate him a bit. And those can come and go with luck, some of the best coverage CB’s don’t get many INT’s at all.

I would say Bland is a well above average/good starting CB, but I for sure would not pay him like an elite level CB because he had a bunch of INT’s in 2023.

 

[LACowboysFan1]

Bit early to make that judgement. Yes, the ints fell off, but teams are going to shy away from any cb that got, what, 5 pick sixes in one season?

Though to me it seemed that Bland got some of the ints by hanging back just a bit, then jumping the route. Once receivers realized that they either took a half step towards the ball or some other motion to reduce Bland's chances of picking the ball off.

Similar to a DE that has only one really good pass rushing move and has to develop others so that blockers can't just focus on the one move, Bland needs to continue to refine his game, and he probably will.

Thnk he's shown enough to keep him around....

 

[Adreme]

I d keep digs over him.

Diggs is quite literally a more extreme version of that problem. Diggs without INTs is a liability. Bland without INTs is mediocre.

 

[FuzzyLumpkins]

Not if Jalen Carter is there.

All trades should be considered depending on the cost and the quality of player involved. Cannot be called a bad idea w/o that.

Sure, then you look at the scarcity of corner relative to the other positions people generally trade up for.

I get the feeling with you it starts and starts as pet cat fandom.

 

[FuzzyLumpkins]

He has elite short area quickness and anticipation. He has the speed to stay in stride with almost all WR.

He is that good.

 

[diamonddelts]

Bland definition - dull or unremarkable.

 

[coult44]

I d keep digs over him.

Diggs is 1/2 the DB of Blant

 

[75boyz]

As with pass rushers, corners are sometimes measured too dependent on one key stat.

In this case, interceptions are the great eraser of inconsistent play. There’s no better example of this than Trevon Diggs. Diggs’ 11 picks in ’21 clearly absolved him from being dogged for leading the league in passing yards allowed. I’m not holding his feet to fire for this, as he did play role in a system designed by DQ, and his character was to be the baiting ball hawk. He played it well, but in doing so, he far too often played the role of pursuer on opposing team big plays.

Given the nature of TD’s health curve, questionable desire to put his hat on ball carriers, and the inconsistency he’s demonstrated, I’d side toward Bland if given the choice between the two.

But to answer the question, no, Bland is NOT below avg. minus the Ints. I state this without accessing PFF or some other outlet for statistics. Just using the eye test I think you’ll see he is frequently in favorable positions to make plays and from what I’ve seen he’s willing to get dirty when it’s required.

Very nice post.

 

[Whyjerry]

Bland > Diggs

Diggs shows no interest in contact. It’s absurd.

 

[Pass2Run]

The only problem?

Any non-biased NFL analysis, that would be fair to DaRon Bland, could not erase his INTs. They can analyze various specifics all they want...and choose to ignore his strengths. But you can't erase the INT and pick 6s.

What do you want anyway?

Kevin Smith?

 

[Mind_Liberator]

Did he? His defense typically uses a lot of cover 2.

Yeah he did in the coordinator interviews the other day. He was really excited about having those two corners

 

[Beaker42]

Definitely not just you - he blows. But so does Diggs. They both need to be launched.

 

[gimmesix]

Yeah he did in the coordinator interviews the other day. He was really excited about having those two corners

Interesting. As much as he likes to play cover-2, I figured we were married to that scheme now.

It's funny that the coaches are always excited about players fans are ready to dismiss. I think they understand that injuries are part of the game and talent is a lot harder to find that fans believe it is.

 

[Bullflop]

Bland is young and likely to be improving, while Diggs has had two major knee surgeries and isn't himself anymore. Bland is most likely to be the one taking over at the vacated CB spot.