How is the secondary going to shake out?

It really depends on how Robinson and Diggs do in training camp but my guess is that they aren't quite ready to be more than role players. If they can be full time starters then that gets us in a position where we might shift Chido inside to a slot or nickel position. But that's a bit too optimistic IMO. I think we might do something like the following:

Opposition: Philadelphia Eagles
Scenario 1: Standard lineup
Slot: Jourdan Lewis (Raegor)
LCB: Chidobe Awuzie (Jackson)
RCB: Daryl Worley (Jefferey)
S: Haha Clinton Dix (Ertz)
S: Xavier Woods (high safety)

Worley on the outside is a good option in the RedZone or against bigger slow guys. But I'm not putting him out there against anyone Amari Cooper speed or faster. We could see Robinson or Diggs play that role, or if they don't show enough in training camp it could go to Brown. I think there's a fair chance that Chido is the no.1 boundary corner with the no.2 changing depending on opponent.

Scenario 2: Standard lineup (RedZone)
Slot: Awuzie (Raegor)
LCB: Trevon Diggs (Jefferson)
RCB: Jourdan Lewis (Jackson)
NB: Daryl Worley (Ertz)
S: Xavier Woods (High safety)

In this scenario the field is compressed and I like Lewis on the outside over Awuzie. Awuzie has the speed to run with Raegor east-west and I think Awuzie is a player that actually does better when he is facing the QB. Worley matches up well as a big nickel against TE's.

Scenario 2: 12 Personnel (passing downs)
NB: Daryl Worley (Ertz)
LCB: Chidobe Awuzie (Jackson)
RCB: Trevon Diggs (Jefferey)
S: Haha Clinton Dix (Goedert)
S: Xavier Woods (high safety)

A bit of extra size on the field to combat TE's and play the run. We could also see base defense or three safeties with Wilson/Thompson coming in as a SS and Clinton Dix the NB.

Scenario 3: Speed package
SCB: Jourdan Lewis (Raegor)
LCB: Chidobe Awuzie (Jackson)
RCB: Anthony Brown (Goodwin)
S: Haha Clinton Dix (Ertz)
S: Xavier Woods (high safety)

This is where Brown is handy (assuming Diggs/Robinson aren't ready). It's less able to play press man, but I feel like nobody is going to get burned by the speed that the Eagles can put out.

Cowboyny said:

Awuzie 30 5/8
Worley 33 3/8
Diggs 32 6/8

They are implementing a press, coverage scheme and are targeting specific traits for the position. Size, length and ball skills. You look at Worley his physical traits mirror Trevon Diggs. Yes, the best players will play, but the coaches preference is to have these long CB's as they are better fits in a press coverage scheme.

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You put Worley up against Amari Cooper in press man coverage. Worley and his 4.64 speed is gonna be burnt toast. And while I like the project of Diggs, he's got to get his footwork right if he want to play press man against the NFL's elite wide receivers. I think we're gonna need Awuzie as an outside corner at least for 2020, after that we might see enough development that he can be moved on or shifted inside where press coverage isn't as common.

Kaiser said:

I could actually see him doing well in a FS role where everything is in front of him. Apparently the new staff like Clinton-Dix a lot but I never have, I'd rather start Woods and Awuzie.

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Dix is the only reputable safety on the roster, he’s a lock to start.

Cowboyny said:

Awuzie 30 5/8
Worley 33 3/8
Diggs 32 6/8

They are implementing a press, coverage scheme and are targeting specific traits for the position. Size, length and ball skills. You look at Worley his physical traits mirror Trevon Diggs. Yes, the best players will play, but the coaches preference is to have these long CB's as they are better fits in a press coverage scheme.

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We were already implementing a press coverage scheme, but the bigger key is not a mere 1 inch in arm length
but how the new starting corners better react and respond in getting their heads turned properly to locate the ball in air and make the play on it.
Brown and chido have been horrible at that...!

Ironically we've had issues with that further back with previous CBS's as well, but awuzie, brown are still here.

You could be right about Worley as possibly seen more as stopgap serviceable starter type vs just a 4th or 5th CB insurance.
i'm limited by reads and I'd like to see some extensive tape film in how he has responded in CB coverage thus far to see how
much he can give us a chance at surviving as a starter before an eventual CB gradually takes over.

But if Worley overtakes Chido as a starting CB, that will instantly tell you just how low Chido stock has drastically fell
in the eyes of the Cowboys organization not only in that CB role, but as an overall player period,imo.

DanA said:

You put Worley up against Amari Cooper in press man coverage. Worley and his 4.64 speed is gonna be burnt toast. And while I like the project of Diggs, he's got to get his footwork right if he want to play press man against the NFL's elite wide receivers. I think we're gonna need Awuzie as an outside corner at least for 2020, after that we might see enough development that he can be moved on or shifted inside where press coverage isn't as common.

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You would need to see how Worley's 4.64 speed is translating over to the NFL level. and if the game film is showing you how he is handing speed WRs and
top route-move guys in the NFL.
- Supposedly CB Richard Sherman was a 4.58 40 timed guy when he came to Seattle, but when he was in his prime, he sure did not play to that average 40 time to the speedsters of the NFL .

-Ron Darby was running a sizzling 4.38 at the NFL combine, but imo, he's one of the more vulnerable bump and run corners i've seen, especially when he was in Philly press scheme.

- Some players play faster on the playing field than their 40 time,..some players even don't play up to their supposed fast 40 time.

- Chido is among our fastest players period, he has a 4.43 combine time to his credit, but his issue has not been a question of speed, but more so knack and technique.
He's not a natural play maker and he has the same turn head issues as he did in college.

-If a players actually plays on the field faster than he times, ..if he is displaying field fast play speed, that his great instincts, techniques and positioning all
allow him to compete with all types of WRs, -even with the more elite ones, then all the drill measurements are outta the window in that type of discussion, imo.

- And you are aware that the reason Diggs slid into the 2nd round was because of concerns with his 4.55 speed ?
You can still read the profiles that express questions if he can stay and compete with the speedsters of the NFL. and there's no doubt everyone points to that dreaded LSU game where he was so exposed to vertical plays (primarily LSU's WR Chase) ..- .and take note now Philly is trying to load up on more speedsters (ala Goodwin, Raegor, Hightower) in addition to already acquiring Desean Jackson last year.

but under the right coaching direction, and with Digg's instincts, size, physicality, ball skills and the way he competes i can see it possible becoming his own
version of Richard Sherman .. in due time.

quickccc said:

We were already implementing a press coverage scheme, but the bigger key is not a mere 1 inch in arm length
but how the new starting corners better react and respond in getting their heads turned properly to locate the ball in air and make the play on it.
Brown and chido have been horrible at that...!

Ironically we've had issues with that further back with previous CBS's as well, but awuzie, brown are still here.

You could be right about Worley as possibly seen more as stopgap serviceable starter type vs just a 4th or 5th CB insurance.
i'm limited by reads and I'd like to see some extensive tape film in how he has responded in CB coverage thus far to see how
much he can give us a chance at surviving as a starter before an eventual CB gradually takes over.

But if Worley overtakes Chido as a starting CB, that will instantly tell you just how low Chido stock has drastically fell
in the eyes of the Cowboys organization not only in that CB role, but as an overall player period,imo.

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-What we know about Diggs, is he is a former WR who shows legitimate ball skills. I read that he was PFF's #1 rated press CB in the class. Most scouting reports question his deep speed, he didn't help matters when he choose not to run at the combine. Best case scenario when fully developed, becomes a poor man's Richard Sherman. He is part of the long-term future at the position for the Cowboys.

-Awuzie is the team's de facto #1 CB since Bryon Jones departed for fa. He was never considered much of a ball hawk on this level nor in college. Believe he has 3 interceptions in his career, same for his time at Colorado. Perhaps the defensive scheme didn't do him no favors, but you don't have to be a scout to notice he struggles with locating the football. Many times we see great, tight coverage, but yet he gives up the play. QB's on this level have the accuracy to beat tight coverage. As for a run defender he is considered above average in that department. I think if Awuzie does move, the new staff sees his weakness and will put him in a position to better succeed. 50/50 he's resigned after next season.

-In my opinion, Worley was brought in to become a low cost, bridge veteran starter. He will keep the starting position if Diggs isn't ready to start right away. On paper he is a very similar player to Diggs, long, press CB with questionable long speed. Did have 6 interceptions in his final college year, perhaps he has some ball skills.

-Who starts at the other CB position if Awuzie is indeed moved, which is just speculation at this point? Brown, Lewis, Canady? Is Awuzie better then the field? It up to the staff to make that decision. Do believe out of that three, Brown would probably be the best option.