Diving into the Dallas Cowboys cornerbacks: No fly zone

[CCBoy]

Diving into the Dallas Cowboys cornerbacks: No fly zone
https://thelandryhat.com/2020/05/06/dallas-cowboys-cornerbacks-no-fly-zone/



...Every season, he has been overshadowed due to his former teammate Byron Jones. As the number two corner, Awuzie has held his own. Jones had emerged as one of the better cornerbacks in the league, forcing quarterbacks to opt for Awuzie instead. Despite that effort, he has played well.

The 2018 season was when he officially became a starter. In that season, he had 71 tackles, 11 passes defended, and one interception in 15 games. He also added a forced fumble. Quarterbacks were held to a 56.8 percent completion percentage and a 96.4 passer rating. He also gave up an average of 14.3 yards per completion. While this doesn’t sound amazing, Awuzie made sure he took a step up in 2019.

This time around he played a full season. The second-round pick got eight more tackles and three more passes defended than the season prior. Only one pass was picked off and he didn’t force a fumble, but he did recover one. Awuzie’s advanced stats were much better in 2019, backing up his case as a player improving season after season. The completion percentage was three percent higher, but the yards per completion dropped by 2.2 yards and the passer rating dropped to 89.1. Sure, his stats aren’t off the charts, but they are good. He rightfully deserves the opportunity to play as the number one cornerback. This season is his opportunity...

 

[cern]

Ball's in his court.

 

[fivetwos]

Watch the first quarter of the game with the season on the line last year then tell me you still like this player.

There are players that step up in big games and ones that fold, yet put up numbers when it doesnt matter.

And generally, last year when the other team needed to convert a 3rd down, 24 was often in the picture.

But yeah I could be wrong and this guy could be a great corner. The team must think so, having used two of their top four picks on corners.

 

[CCBoy]

Watch the first quarter of the game with the season on the line last year then tell me you still like this player.

There are players that step up in big games and ones that fold, yet put up numbers when it doesnt matter.

And generally, last year when the other team needed to convert a 3rd down, 24 was often in the picture.

But yeah I could be wrong and this guy could be a great corner. The team must think so, having used two of their top four picks on corners.

Again, how many game films have you reviewed and concentrated on Awuzie? Pssss, there is an ap where you can type in what types of plays for Awuzie you wish to view...and you immediately have film on that aspect.

Next, know what you are referring to...

 

[fivetwos]

Again, how many game films have you reviewed and concentrated on Awuzie? Pssss, there is an ap where you can type in what types of plays for Awuzie you wish to view...and you immediately have film on that aspect.

Next, know what you are referring to...

Nah I'll pass

I've been watching long enough to know a turd when I see one.

Great corners don't get moved to safety.

 

[CCBoy]

Nah I'll pass

I've been watching long enough to know a turd when I see one.

Great corners don't get moved to safety.

Wow, and the man has an opinion...but needs glasses.

 

[CCBoy]

The Cowboys’ second-round pick on the 2020 draft, Trevon Diggs, has a very good opportunity to be a starter at the beginning of the season. Because of the experience of someone named later, Diggs slides in at the second spot for now.

Diggs is a great athlete that may fit very well in defensive coordinator Mike Nolan‘s scheme. A more aggressive defense would allow Diggs the opportunity to disrupt passes or to nail the receiver with his big body.

https://thelandryhat.com/2020/05/06/dallas-cowboys-cornerbacks-no-fly-zone/2/

 

[CCBoy]

Another name that has been brought up as a candidate to transition to safety is cornerback Jourdan Lewis. So far, he has been great playing as the nickel corner for the Cowboys.

It seems as if Lewis had gotten more attention than Awuzie over the years. Despite Awuzie having a bigger role, I guess people expected that from him and not as much from Lewis.

https://thelandryhat.com/2020/05/06/dallas-cowboys-cornerbacks-no-fly-zone/3/

 

[CCBoy]

The Dallas Cowboys went out and grabbed a journeyman defensive back in Daryl Worley. He joins his fourth team in five seasons, most recently playing for the Oakland (now Las Vegas) Raiders.

He looks like he will be used as a cornerback and a safety, considering he had that role with the Raiders and the Cowboys’ interest in having a corner/safety hybrid. Add his name to the list of candidates to corners possibly being switched to safety...

In four seasons, he showed he can be a very good tackler while also being able to get his hands on the ball. Some would like him to catch the ball a little more, but I’m not worried about that for the number four corner on this list...

https://thelandryhat.com/2020/05/06/dallas-cowboys-cornerbacks-no-fly-zone/4/

 

[CCBoy]

Cornerback Anthony Brown is someone who was a key part of the Cowboys’ defense a couple of seasons ago but had season-ending surgery in November last season. Despite this, Dallas gave him a three-year deal.

Brown may not be living up to the expectations that I had after his rookie season, but he has been playing well. He is a solid depth option to have on the team. At 26-years-old, there is still time to get better.

https://thelandryhat.com/2020/05/06/dallas-cowboys-cornerbacks-no-fly-zone/5/

 

[CCBoy]

In the fourth round of the 2020 NFL draft, the Dallas Cowboys selected cornerback Reggie Robinson II from the Tulsa Golden Hurricanes. He is a name that Cowboys fans should watch over the next couple of seasons due to his size.

What changed throughout his college career was his ability to get his hands on the ball and catch it. From seven passes defended in his rookie season, it increased year by year to 13 passes defended in 2019.

NFL analyst Lance Zierlein notes that two things Robinson needs to work on are flipping faster on press coverages, and staying in phase with routes.

There is a chance we may not see much of Robinson at all this season, and that is ok. If he works on those two things, we can see him emerge in a season or two as a solid corner with size. In the meantime, he can contribute by blocking some kicks for the Cowboys.

https://thelandryhat.com/2020/05/06/dallas-cowboys-cornerbacks-no-fly-zone/6/

 

[CCBoy]

2020 Overview
https://thelandryhat.com/2020/05/06/dallas-cowboys-cornerbacks-no-fly-zone/7/

As it stands, the Cowboys have a long list of good cornerbacks. It looks as if everyone named can slide in and play well. There is one problem though. With the departure of Byron Jones, everyone is going to need to step up to fill that void. Awuzie will be heavily leaned on to fill in the void, but he might not be able to do it alone. Uncertainty over if he can cover the big-name wide receivers will loom large until he does it. This season will see the likes of DeAndre Hopkins and Odell Beckham Jr. Those are two top talents in the NFL.

Last season the passing defense played well. The Cowboys placed 10th in passing yards against and tied for eighth in passing touchdowns against. As a whole, the group of cornerbacks is worse this season compared to last season. The depth is better, but that top spot has a question mark on it. Questions around Awuzie and Diggs will be circling all season.

If Awuzie can step up, then I can see the passing defense being around the same as last season. This would be good enough to take the team to the playoffs.
Once the passing defense is held down, then the attention will shift to the run defense again. The Cowboys will hope that is shored up to avoid another disappointing season.

 

[Captain43Crash]

Diving into the Dallas Cowboys cornerbacks: No fly zone
https://thelandryhat.com/2020/05/06/dallas-cowboys-cornerbacks-no-fly-zone/



...Every season, he has been overshadowed due to his former teammate Byron Jones. As the number two corner, Awuzie has held his own. Jones had emerged as one of the better cornerbacks in the league, forcing quarterbacks to opt for Awuzie instead. Despite that effort, he has played well.

The 2018 season was when he officially became a starter. In that season, he had 71 tackles, 11 passes defended, and one interception in 15 games. He also added a forced fumble. Quarterbacks were held to a 56.8 percent completion percentage and a 96.4 passer rating. He also gave up an average of 14.3 yards per completion. While this doesn’t sound amazing, Awuzie made sure he took a step up in 2019.

This time around he played a full season. The second-round pick got eight more tackles and three more passes defended than the season prior. Only one pass was picked off and he didn’t force a fumble, but he did recover one. Awuzie’s advanced stats were much better in 2019, backing up his case as a player improving season after season. The completion percentage was three percent higher, but the yards per completion dropped by 2.2 yards and the passer rating dropped to 89.1. Sure, his stats aren’t off the charts, but they are good. He rightfully deserves the opportunity to play as the number one cornerback. This season is his opportunity...

He got benched at the end of the year. I hope he is our 4th or 5th Corner.

Give him a shot at safety.

 

[Captain43Crash]

Cornerback Anthony Brown is someone who was a key part of the Cowboys’ defense a couple of seasons ago but had season-ending surgery in November last season. Despite this, Dallas gave him a three-year deal.

Brown may not be living up to the expectations that I had after his rookie season, but he has been playing well. He is a solid depth option to have on the team. At 26-years-old, there is still time to get better.

https://thelandryhat.com/2020/05/06/dallas-cowboys-cornerbacks-no-fly-zone/5/

Brown regressed last year. Hopefully he an Awuzia will be battling it out for the 4th and 5th corner spots. Not impressed by either.

Hopefully, Lewis and all the corners we brought in will be 1-3 on the depth chart.

I believe this coming year we will need a really good pass rush + some timely blitzing to help out our corners a little bit.

 

[CCBoy]

With the addition of Worley, do you think Awuzie should stay at corner? I know both players have played both positions, but who do you believe is the better fit to move?— ERIC MOBERG / BREWSTER, MA

Nick: I would say Worley because he's done it in real games before. And since there likely won't be much of an offseason, I would think the guy that has to make the easiest transition would make the most sense. But I don't know I'm ready to move Chido just yet. If these new coaches are as good as advertised, maybe Chido can learn from them and take his game to the next level. Just think what we might have said back in April of 2018 if someone told us Byron Jones is moving to corner and will be an All-Pro. I think I'm keeping Chido at corner if it were my decision.

David: I hate the idea of purposefully hurting my depth. The cornerback situation suddenly looks pretty solid, and I'm not sure you're doing yourself any favors if you hurt that by moving an experienced starter to a new position. If they want Worley to spend some time at the position, or perhaps Reggie Robinson for the time being, I could get on board with that. I just don't like the idea of thinning out my depth chart by moving Chido.

https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/mailbag-who-gets-the-blame-in-the-dak-delay

 

[CCBoy]

Brown regressed last year. Hopefully he an Awuzia will be battling it out for the 4th and 5th corner spots. Not impressed by either.

Hopefully, Lewis and all the corners we brought in will be 1-3 on the depth chart.

I believe this coming year we will need a really good pass rush + some timely blitzing to help out our corners a little bit.

Myself, I am confident that this group can handle the demands and even at a little better level, than just top 10.

 

[Captain43Crash]

Myself, I am confident that this group can handle the demands and even at a little better level, than just top 10.

I certainly hope you are correct. Brown and Awuzia will really need to step up their game, unless the young guys really come along fast.

 

[Oz-of-Cowboy-Country]

LCB. Worley

RCB. Diggs

SS. Clinton-Dix

FS. Chido

Worley and Chido are interchangeable according to some reports. But its going to be interesting to see how things shake out with our secondary and our defensive line.

 

[stilltheguru]

LCB. Worley

RCB. Diggs

SS. Clinton-Dix

FS. Chido

Worley and Chido are interchangeable according to some reports. But its going to be interesting to see how things shake out with our secondary and our defensive line.

Why do people assume Chido can beat out Woods or Donovan Wilson?

 

[Oz-of-Cowboy-Country]

Why do people assume Chido can beat out Woods or Donovan Wilson?

Sometimes it's not about beating out this player or that player. Sometimes it's about coaches preference. Jason Witten automatically getting his starting job back last year is a good example. Dak over Romo is another. When there is not a competition to be had, its coaches preference. Some guys aren't given a chance to win a starting job.

If there was an open competition Wilson would win hands down, IMO.