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FRISCO, Texas – Two and a half weeks into training camp, it's clear why the Cowboys drafted Trevon Diggs in the second round.
In recent days, the rookie cornerback has been among the most productive defensive players inside Ford Center at The Star. Short-term injuries to Jourdan Lewis (ankle) and Chidobe Awuzie (knee) have meant more reps against the Cowboys' talented receivers.
Diggs has responded, and his confidence seems to be growing as the Sept. 13 season opener at the Rams draws closer.
"The NFL is a lot different from college. I'm just trying to get adjusted and just staying focused," he said. "I feel like by me doing that each day and every week, you're always getting better. Just trying to keep my head down and keep working and stay focused to reach that main goal."
Diggs and the Cowboys' rookie class didn't get to build toward their first professional camp. The nation's COVID-19 crisis canceled organized team activities normally scheduled for late May and early June.
You might say the first week of camp in mid-August qualified as Diggs' rookie minicamp against veteran starters -- specifically, 1,000-yard receivers Amari Cooper and Michael Gallup. The speed of practice probably has been Diggs' biggest adjustment.
Through it all, the coaching staff has liked his approach.
"We're liking the effort and the attitude that he's bringing forth and the playmaking ability," defensive backs coach Maurice Linguist said. "This game is all about improvement. It's all about development. You're going to have your ups and downs. You're going to take lumps. It's just can we consistently take steps in the right direction to continually try to be the best player we can be.
"We're excited about where he is right now. We just know we've got a lot of work ahead of us."
https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/trevon-diggs-turning-heads-with-more-reps
In recent days, the rookie cornerback has been among the most productive defensive players inside Ford Center at The Star. Short-term injuries to Jourdan Lewis (ankle) and Chidobe Awuzie (knee) have meant more reps against the Cowboys' talented receivers.
Diggs has responded, and his confidence seems to be growing as the Sept. 13 season opener at the Rams draws closer.
"The NFL is a lot different from college. I'm just trying to get adjusted and just staying focused," he said. "I feel like by me doing that each day and every week, you're always getting better. Just trying to keep my head down and keep working and stay focused to reach that main goal."
Diggs and the Cowboys' rookie class didn't get to build toward their first professional camp. The nation's COVID-19 crisis canceled organized team activities normally scheduled for late May and early June.
You might say the first week of camp in mid-August qualified as Diggs' rookie minicamp against veteran starters -- specifically, 1,000-yard receivers Amari Cooper and Michael Gallup. The speed of practice probably has been Diggs' biggest adjustment.
Through it all, the coaching staff has liked his approach.
"We're liking the effort and the attitude that he's bringing forth and the playmaking ability," defensive backs coach Maurice Linguist said. "This game is all about improvement. It's all about development. You're going to have your ups and downs. You're going to take lumps. It's just can we consistently take steps in the right direction to continually try to be the best player we can be.
"We're excited about where he is right now. We just know we've got a lot of work ahead of us."
https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/trevon-diggs-turning-heads-with-more-reps
