PFF Ranks Top 5 Safety Combos; Cowboys Come In At 5th

[817Gill]

5. HA HA CLINTON-DIX & XAVIER WOODS, DALLAS COWBOYS

“Both Clinton-Dix and Woods have earned top-20 coverage grades over the last two seasons, combining for a total of 34 turnovers during their brief NFL careers.

Both safeties have proven to be more than efficient when featured in a man-coverage scheme. Over the last two years, Clinton-Dix has the second-highest man-coverage grade (87.8) among the 31 qualifying safeties over that period, while Woods (70.2) ranks 17th. Together, they’ve allowed only 19 receptions from 31 targets in man coverage, giving up only 151 yards and a touchdown while coming away with six combined interceptions.

Clinton-Dix’s recent production has been somewhat overshadowed by his frequent moves and the lack of a long-term contract. But with a second-ranked man coverage grade (88.6) while aligned in the box and a 10th-ranked run-defense grade (79.7) when aligned as a slot-defender, Clinton-Dix has proved to be as versatile as any safety in the game.”

Here’s the fill BTB article, personally (though I wouldn’t say top 5), this should be one of the better S combos we’ve had in some time. Schematically are aren’t using a traditional SS so take that into account as well.

The bolded part is why some of y’all aren’t too excited about the pickup. But on the field, Haha is miles ahead of what we had in Heath.

https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/pla...he-cowboys-already-have-a-top-5-safety-tandem

 

[12+88=7]

I was surprised that the numbers were as good as they were for the secondary.

The gist is Dallas doesn't need to give up picks and than hand out a huge contract to a player that really isn't necessary.

Dallas will do just fine with what they currently have.

 

[fivetwos]

That plus the number one ranked offense and we should be fine.

Unless big plays in big spots or wins and losses become meaningful at any point.

 

[RandyOh]

This will not please the trade for Jamal Adams or season is a bust crowd.

 

[Runwildboys]

I was surprised that the numbers were as good as they were for the secondary.

The gist is Dallas doesn't need to give up picks and than hand out a huge contract to a player that really isn't necessary.

Dallas will do just fine with what they currently have.

Those numbers aren't for what we had. They're for what we have now that we have HaHa.

 

[StarBoyz83]

Hard to see that high of ranking. I dont see haha as an upgrade over heath.

 

[John813]

So, would Haha, be better off closer to the LOS, based off those numbers, and play the role of the SS?

 

[Jipper]

I’ve just got one thing to say..


Haha

 

[12+88=7]

Those numbers aren't for what we had. They're for what we have now that we have HaHa.

Thanks for the correction.

But Dallas has enough at the position where there isn't a need to add what will be a very expensive player.

 

[Kaiser]

PFF's grades are meaningless, even if it sounds like good news for us.

 

[ScipioCowboy]

bUt JEfF hEaTh iS bEttEr

 

[fivetwos]

This will not please the trade for Jamal Adams or season is a bust crowd.

Or the...we are just about good enough to lose in the playoffs to a few other teams in the conference, but trying to debate ways to overcome that instead of waiting to accumulate draft picks while other guys get older and/or leave via UFA, and if that is the right move or not.

Either one.

I don't think we know a whole lot about what we do and dont have until we play without "one hand tied behind our backs" to quote a notable member around here.

 

[Runwildboys]

I’ve just got one thing to say..


Haha

I bet his full name is something people said a lot to Monica Lewinsky.

 

[jazzcat22]

With this shut down of sorts, PFF knocking their brains out to come up with all sorts of stats and rankings.

I don’t think we are better off talent wise, unless they move a player to S and he surprises us.
Where we may be, and should be better is from the coaching and scheme change.
But we will need to see it transpire on the field.

 

[Bigdog]

Maybe in the NFCE, lol.

 

[Redball Express]

Those numbers aren't for what we had. They're for what we have now that we have HaHa.

That's a big qualifier.

Our LBer were generally nowhere to be found in pass coverage and we have no idea how the pass rush is going to pressure the passer.

I would hold off on annointing ourselves or eating the cheese as Parcells would say.

 

[BAT]

This will not please the trade for Jamal Adams or season is a bust crowd.

The most important point of linked article.

They may not be game-changing playmakers, but they’re holding their head above water. Jamal Adams is a game-changing playmaker. Trading for a player like Adams would be a huge upgrade to the position.

 

[Runwildboys]

That's a big qualifier.

Our LBer were generally nowhere to be found in pass coverage and we have no idea how the pass rush is going to pressure the passer.

I would hold off on annointing ourselves or eating the cheese as Parcells would say.

I'm not saying I agree with their assessment. I'm just clarifying that they weren't using those numbers to describe last year's safeties.

 

[Redball Express]

I'm not saying I agree with their assessment. I'm just clarifying that they weren't using those numbers to describe last year's safeties.

For sure.

I am glad to have Dix.

When in GB..

I thought him one of the better safeties.

Not sure now.

 

[Williamsboys]

The first thought that came to my mind was that there must be alot of really bad safety combos out there.