Anthony Henry might move to Free Safety?

[Gryphon]

Not sure if this was posted yet. But reportedly Jerry Jones has talked about drafting a cornerback in the first round. That might free up Henry to use his big physical body to cover runnging backs, slot recievers and safeties. While Roy Williams can come down and be the 8th man in the box against the run and for blitzing.

here is the link:

http://www.cowboysplus.com/topstorync/stories/040706cpmosley.d08776a.html

Scroll down a little to where it talks about our biggest needs.

 

[Reality]

Looks like nothing more than pure speculation from a fan ..

Jerry Jones said they would consider moving a cornerback over to safety and drafting a cornerback. Some fans assume he meant starting cornerback and are forgetting that Jaques Reeves was resigned as the 4th cornerback and would be the logical choice if that were to happen.

-Reality

 

[MichaelWinicki]

That's not the worst thought in the world.

 

[BrAinPaiNt]

Looks like nothing more than pure speculation from a fan ..

Jones said they would consider moving a cornerback over to safety and drafting a cornerback. Some fans assume he meant starting cornerback and forgetting that Jaques Reeves was resigned as the 4th cornerback and would be the logical choice if that were to happen.

Ding Ding Ding

That was what I thought of when I originally heard that from Jerry.

 

[Yeagermeister]

Or move Henry to FS and then sign Ty Law




Sorry it had to be done

 

[AbeBeta]

Henry was one of our best defenders before he hurt himself last year. I don't see how you could justify moving a top CB to FS to make room for a rookie who may not perform as well. It is a waste of Henry's talent.

Of course there is no way Jerry was talking about moving Henry so the point is moot.

 

[Bluefin]

The Dallas Cowboys can't afford to pay a free stafety starting cornerback money and that's what they'd be doing if Amp Henry moved back alongside Roy Williams.

It's the same reason we ignored the position in the early portion of free agency when other teams were tossing out the big dollars.

Free safety is an important position on defense, but it's also a low dollar position in the grand scheme of things.

Nickel corners will often make more than starting free safeties.

 

[Reality]

Or move Henry to FS and then sign Ty Law




Sorry it had to be done

Nors?

 

[big dog cowboy]

Sorry it had to be done

Not really.

 

[DLCassidy]

Why do people want to move Henry? The guy was probably the defensive MVP before he got hurt. The injury he had is tricky, groin pulls are not good. He's going no where. The guy is getting big money for a CB- he's not going to get that pay check for a far less important position.

On the other hand moving a COLLEGE corner to FS could make a lot of sense. If we wait until the 3rd to look at FS there are at least three college CB's that may be better suited to play FS in the pro's that we should be looking at-Cedric Griffin, Danieal Manning and Alan Zemaitis. Any of those three could start as a rookie and do well at FS. If any of the three last until mid third, we should grab them.

 

[AbeBeta]

On the other hand moving a COLLEGE corner to FS could make a lot of sense. If we wait until the 3rd to look at FS there are at least three college CB's that may be better suited to play FS in the pro's that we should be looking at-Cedric Griffin, Danieal Manning and Alan Zemaitis. Any of those three could start as a rookie and do well at FS. If any of the three last until mid third, we should grab them.

Now we're talking -- moving a college corner does make sense -- but only if you draft one later -- any earlier than round 3 and the guy is going to be very unhappy about moving.

 

[Woods]

Why do people want to move Henry? The guy was probably the defensive MVP before he got hurt. The injury he had is tricky, groin pulls are not good. He's going no where. The guy is getting big money for a CB- he's not going to get that pay check for a far less important position.

On the other hand moving a COLLEGE corner to FS could make a lot of sense. If we wait until the 3rd to look at FS there are at least three college CB's that may be better suited to play FS in the pro's that we should be looking at-Cedric Griffin, Danieal Manning and Alan Zemaitis. Any of those three could start as a rookie and do well at FS. If any of the three last until mid third, we should grab them.

To me, this makes the most sense.

I'd think D. Manning would be interesting in rounds 3-4. Plus, I think he could help out on kick offs/punt returns.

 

[tyke1doe]

Now we're talking -- moving a college corner does make sense -- but only if you draft one later -- any earlier than round 3 and the guy is going to be very unhappy about moving.

Good point. Remember Pete Hunter wasn't thrilled about moving and he was a low round draft pick.

Those talking about moving Jimmy Williams to safety should he fall are in for a rude awakening. Williams is going for cornerback money. I doubt he wants to play free safety, a position which makes less than the corner back position.

 

[DLCassidy]

Now we're talking -- moving a college corner does make sense -- but only if you draft one later -- any earlier than round 3 and the guy is going to be very unhappy about moving.

Totally agree. That's why those Volunteer fans wanting us to look at Jason Allen won't get me to buy in. Same thing with Jimmy Williams. Even Donte Whitner is a problem for me for that reason. Guys know where their bread is buttered in this league. But MOST 3rd round or lower guys (except Pete Hunter) would rather be the starting FS than the 4th or 5th CB.

 

[Charles]

Jerry Jones said they would consider moving a cornerback over to safety and drafting a cornerback. Some fans assume he meant starting cornerback and are forgetting that Jaques Reeves was resigned as the 4th cornerback and would be the logical choice if that were to happen.

-Reality

I think there is only one reason Jerry Jones and the Cowboys would consider moving Anthony Henry to FS...............Ty Law!!!!

 

[DLCassidy]

I think there is only one reason Jerry Jones and the Cowboys would consider moving Anthony Henry to FS...............Ty Law!!!!

:bang2:

 

[rgcowboys]

I was thinking about that move the other day. But now you want to put a rookie at corner when trying to win the Superbowl. I say B.P. will draft a safety in the 3rd round. Now that will be nice to use when the Cowboys have a nice lead and the other team has to pass. Reeves played alot better last year so bring him in sometimes and put Henry at FS. But like we said before it all starts with the pass rush.

 

[Rudy]

Ko Simpson in the 2nd!

 

[Bryan8284]

The Dallas Cowboys can't afford to pay a free stafety starting cornerback money and that's what they'd be doing if Amp Henry moved back alongside Roy Williams.

It's the same reason we ignored the position in the early portion of free agency when other teams were tossing out the big dollars.

Free safety is an important position on defense, but it's also a low dollar position in the grand scheme of things.

Nickel corners will often make more than starting free safeties.

Well, I totally agree with the cost of moving a top CB to FS, money wise. Let's think, though, this team has over TEN million still in cap space and I forget where I saw it (I'll try to find a link) but our cap situation is only going to get better in future years in terms of space available.

I'd love to keep Henry at CB, but the new thing in the NFL are these small speedy receivers. Henry isn't afraid to bump or tackle you. However, he isn't overly fast, not like Glenn or a Jimmy Williams/Tye Hill/etc etc.

I think it's a real possibility that if at 18, a top CB is there, Dallas takes him, slides Henry to FS (no need to draft a FS in 2 or 3 then, focus on WR and DT etc).

Leaves Newman-rook-Glenn-Reeves
Henry-Davis-Beriault
Williams-Pile

I wouldn't like to keep a rook starting and aren't sold on Glenn doing it every down anymore, so I dare say...sign Ty Law? I would hate to do it, but he could definitely instill some things into the secondary just like Glenn did for Newman.

Then again, who knows. lol :starspin

 

[Natedawg44]

Pete Hunter made a huge mistake. He found out whether you like it or not you do what your told and shut your hole or you won't be in the league long. I think most of these rookies are just anxious to get on the field. So they can be told where they will play when they are drafted. Actually Jimmy Williams has bristled at the thought of playing CB instead of FS as well. But no matter where he goes you have to ditch the attitude and see if you belong in this league.