Kaiir Elam looking to turn the corner in his career

[plasticman]

When I look at needs I always assume that one player from each squad will end up on the injured list.

Therefore, I figure the Cowboys will need four good CBs. I do not include Diggs in any calculations, he is a question mark for the team's future.

So Elam becomes the 4th CB along with Bland, Carson, and Elam.

 

[Pass2Run]

I actually love our pre-draft off-season moves.

Murray, Sanborn, Thomas, Jones and Elam, Williams all good adds. Sanders could turn out too. Same for Campbell.

 

[pitt33]

I’m rooting for Elam.

That said, teams just don’t give up on 1st round picks this early unless there’s a serious lack of confidence in the player and their ability to develop.

The Bills gave up on him.

The Cowboys are former 1st rounders safety net.

 

[darthseinfeld]

I thought it might be PFF. I found 2024 but don’t have access to ‘23 or ‘22.

Is your 1st number for ‘23 and are you able to see ‘22?

AI said ‘23 was 96.2 but they don’t specifically state it is PFF, though they do for ‘24 & ‘22. I know he went on IR in ‘23 and only got snaps in 2 games, so maybe it wasn’t enough snaps for PFF to rank.

For ‘22, Blogging The Boys said it was 83.6 while AI said it was 98.9.

118 for 2024
109 for 2023
99 for 2022

Pro Football Reference which also tracks that data has him

105
101
96

Not sure what number BTB is referencing but it apears way off. PFR is typically more forgiving with coverage stats than PFF, and BTB is way off the mark on theres

 

[Bullflop]

I doubt it's out of the question for a young DB to be nervous about playing in a big game. There's any number of things that could have limited his play. We'll soon see how he fares in TC and games thereafter. It wouldn't be the first time a youngster has a bad game. It occurs often in the NFL.

 

[Spottswoode]

118 for 2024
109 for 2023
99 for 2022

Pro Football Reference which also tracks that data has him

105
101
96

Not sure what number BTB is referencing but it apears way off. PFR is typically more forgiving with coverage stats than PFF, and BTB is way off the mark on theres

I’m not sure who BTB used for their number. It was in the “Elam Can Be Sneaky Good” article:

“As a rookie, Elam’s play was inconsistent, which is about what you expect from a rookie cornerback. He finished the year with a 71.7% completion rate allowed, giving up two touchdowns but also picking off three passes. His passer rating allowed of 83.6 was only slightly behind veteran starters Tre’Davious White and Dane Jackson and was sixth-best among rookie corners.”​

I think PFF has two ratings, regular and adjusted where they remove off-target throws and drops.