DC.COM Blog: Scandrick/Jenkins Decision May Be Permanent

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Posted by jellis at 9/2/2009 10:22 AM CDT on truebluefanclub.com

I talked to Orlando Scandrick for a little while yesterday, and despite the fact he and Mike Jenkins have tried to pretend they aren't competing with one another for a starting job, it's pretty evident they both know the score.

Each guy wants to start, and who can really blame them. I was trying to tell Scandrick that even if the coaches don't name him the first-teamer, he'll get his chance eventually. Somebody will get hurt, or maybe he'll have the opportunity to compete for the job again next year - these things work themselves out, right?

Well, Scandrick didn't see it that way. He said there won't be a next year, and upon further review I think he's right about that. Assuming Jenkins is given the starting job and plays like it appears he's capable of, he'll be the starter from now until whenever. Scandrick would be relegated to the third cornerback job, providing Terence Newman stays healthy. The same rule probably applies for Jenkins if Scandrick starts.

Now keep this in mind - Scandrick signed a four-year deal last summer. He'll be an unrestricted free agent in the spring of 2012. If Newman is still playing (he'll be 33 then), and Jenkins as well, Scandrick might take the Kevin Burnett route, leaving the team for the chance to start elsewhere.

But the same could be a possibility for Jenkins.

One way or the other, the decision the Cowboys make as to who starts at right cornerback could have lasting implications. Yes, Newman's recent injury history suggests there may be a day when both second-year players are in the starting lineup.

Until then, though, the Cowboys may have one happy cornerback, and one who feels slighted. That's why this decision is so important, even though they say the third corner is "like a starter."

Because it's just not the same.

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Am I the only one who feels they read this article and gained nothing from it?

It seems like a fluff article to me ..
 

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In the NFL, nothing is permanant.

Injuries happen. Trades happen. Suprise cuts happen. Benchings happen. Etc...

Lets worry about roster decisions for 2012 when 2012 rolls around.
 

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I would never forgive the Cowboys if they let Scandrick or Jenkins get away.
 

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Wow, talk about jumping the gun. A lot of things can happen in a season let alone 3 years:banghead:
 

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My vote is for Scandrick.. that guy has it.

Jenkins skill is very evident, but i can't get over that Derrick Ward play from last year. We all know Orlando will fling himself wrecklessly and make plays, i just need him to pick the ball off too.
 

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So much can happen between now and 2012, this article made no sense. Scandrick is going to play if he not named the started, the same for Jenkins.
 

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Reality;2918199 said:
Am I the only one who feels they read this article and gained nothing from it?

It seems like a fluff article to me ..

Like trying to eat air.
 

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tomson75;2918205 said:

Reality;2918199 said:
Am I the only one who feels they read this article and gained nothing from it?

It seems like a fluff article to me ..

adbutcher;2918218 said:
Like trying to eat air.
Don't you all get it? One of them could leave like Kevin Burnett!
 

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We can always use the franchise tag on one of them until Newman is gone or moves to #3 on the depth chart. This decision is a long way off and nothing is permanent. Jenkins could win the job, give up 3 Tds in the first two games, and be replaced by Scandrick. Jenkins or Newman could get hurt giving Scandrick the job. Lots can happen but one thing is certain in my mind, if Jenkins and Scandrick both prove to be the real deal, JJ will find a way to sign them both. Newman will be old by then and will likely be more suited for #3 CB at that point anyway.
 

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WoodysGirl;2918195 said:
Posted by jellis at 9/2/2009 10:22 AM CDT on truebluefanclub.com

I talked to Orlando Scandrick for a little while yesterday, and despite the fact he and Mike Jenkins have tried to pretend they aren't competing with one another for a starting job, it's pretty evident they both know the score.

Each guy wants to start, and who can really blame them. I was trying to tell Scandrick that even if the coaches don't name him the first-teamer, he'll get his chance eventually. Somebody will get hurt, or maybe he'll have the opportunity to compete for the job again next year - these things work themselves out, right?

Well, Scandrick didn't see it that way. He said there won't be a next year, and upon further review I think he's right about that. Assuming Jenkins is given the starting job and plays like it appears he's capable of, he'll be the starter from now until whenever. Scandrick would be relegated to the third cornerback job, providing Terence Newman stays healthy. The same rule probably applies for Jenkins if Scandrick starts.

Now keep this in mind - Scandrick signed a four-year deal last summer. He'll be an unrestricted free agent in the spring of 2012. If Newman is still playing (he'll be 33 then), and Jenkins as well, Scandrick might take the Kevin Burnett route, leaving the team for the chance to start elsewhere.

But the same could be a possibility for Jenkins.

One way or the other, the decision the Cowboys make as to who starts at right cornerback could have lasting implications. Yes, Newman's recent injury history suggests there may be a day when both second-year players are in the starting lineup.

Until then, though, the Cowboys may have one happy cornerback, and one who feels slighted. That's why this decision is so important, even though they say the third corner is "like a starter."

Because it's just not the same.

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It's goin to be Scandrick and Jenkins are starter in a year or two and we'll trade newmen...
 

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alot can happen,but bottom line they both want to be a starting CB.

That's the only drawback to having good talent at one position,sooner or later you cant please all

I like scandrick as the starter, tuff atitude and might be the more polished of the two
 

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This is a good thing. Most teams don't have two quaility CB's and we have at least three. Even if Jenkins starts this year, to say that he will always start is rediculous. If Scandrick continues to progress and pass the level of Jenkins productivity, he will play. Period.
 

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sfasu77;2918206 said:
My vote is for Scandrick.. that guy has it.

Jenkins skill is very evident, but i can't get over that Derrick Ward play from last year. We all know Orlando will fling himself wrecklessly and make plays, i just need him to pick the ball off too.

There is an issue basing everything off one play which is what you have done it is a microcosm of fans they overreact and dwell on one bad play way to often.
 

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Kangaroo;2918319 said:
There is an issue basing everything off one play which is what you have done it is a microcosm of fans they overreact and dwell on one bad play way to often.

Yea, Jenkins made a great open field tackle the other night. He is showing the willingness to tackle. I think the offseason helped him get stronger.
 

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Nothing is permanent in the NFL. Dallas needs both guys to produce, what happens a year from now is anyone guess. All Jenkins and Scandrick need to do if focus on the present and the future will take care of itself.
 

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This is almost as bad as the crap we get from JJT and others.
 

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Reality;2918199 said:
Am I the only one who feels they read this article and gained nothing from it?

It seems like a fluff article to me ..


Nope... I feel that way too. It's like the guy wrote an article saying that water is wet, the sun rises in the east and that Bear Grylls likes camping. :rolleyes:
 
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