DMN Blog: 'Boys could be in CB market/Scandrick could get perm role

[WoodysGirl]

Cowboys could be in the cornerback market
2:07 PM Mon, Oct 27, 2008 | Permalink | Yahoo! Buzz
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Wade Phillips said there's a possibility that the Cowboys could sign a cornerback this week, depending on how whether it looks like Anthony Henry (deep thigh bruise) will be able to play against the Giants.

If Henry can't go, rookies Mike Jenkins and Orlando Scandrick will be the starter with Alan Ball as the nickel back. Needless to say, depth at the position would be a major concern, at least for this weekend's game.

The Cowboys hope to get Terence Newman (sports hernia) back after the bye week. They're not counting on Adam "Pacman" Jones being reinstated from suspension.

Five-time Pro Bowler Ty Law, a 34-year-old who started for the Chiefs last season, is waiting by the phone.


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Orlando Scandrick could have permanent role
2:20 PM Mon, Oct 27, 2008 | Permalink | Yahoo! Buzz
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Fifth-round pick Orlando Scandrick might be pressed into starting duty by injuries, but he's earned the coaches' confidence.

So much so that the Cowboys are considering making Scandrick the nickel back even when Terence Newman returns. Scandrick has performed well in that role in Newman's place, and Wade Phillips said the rookie might be the Cowboys' slot corner on a permanent basis.

"He has played better than a rookie," Phillips said. "He anticipated things and made a lot of plays."

Scandrick's playing time won't come at the expense of the Cowboys' Pro Bowl cornerback. Newman would simply stay outside in the nickel and dime packages. If Scandrick plays the slot in those situations, it would provide flexibility for Anthony Henry to move inside to cover tight ends again, too.


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[silver]

Five-time Pro Bowler Ty Law, a 34-year-old who started for the Chiefs last season, is waiting by the phone.

here we go again.

 

[Yeagermeister]

Nors will need some new undies if we sign Law.

 

[jordan20]

Scandrick was very impressive yesterday. I know he's a rookie and could get burned 5 times next week but he looks like a big time player.

 

[utrunner07]

here we go again.

somewhere pick6Newman is smiling.

 

[AMERICAS_FAN]

Nors will need some new undies if we sign Law.

Well then, get me a pair too, because I would pee my pants if we signed Law :laugh2:

 

[Chocolate Lab]

You can tell Wade loves Scandrick. Not only is he talented, but he's very smart with good instincts and he studies hard. Wade said he was actually directing people out there and anticipating what was coming, which is really rare for a rookie.

 

[ddh33]

Why do I get the feeling that Scandrick's promotion won't come at the expense of a safety? I think his time will come at the expense of Henry in nickle packages...

 

[WoodysGirl]

Wade loves him some Scandrick
Wade Phillips really likes his rookie cornerback Orlando Scandrick, who had five tackles against the Bucs. He is becoming an impressive nickel cornerback.

So good Phillips says Scandrick will remain at nickel even when Terence Newman returns from his sport hernia surgery. Then in future nickel situations, Newman would play on the outside with Scandrick taking his spot in the slot. The fifth-round pick has become possibly this team's -- forget just rookie -- cornerback this season. Scandrick is not intimidated by the situation and plays an attacking style.

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[theogt]

Dude looked like a confident veteran on Sunday. Amazing really.

 

[MichaelWinicki]

Why do I get the feeling that Scandrick's promotion won't come at the expense of a safety? I think his time will come at the expense of Henry in nickle packages...

It's going to depend on the formation.

I think Henry has the ability to be an acceptable free safety-- at least on sure passing downs. He may not have the speed to cover guys on the outside, but his size/speed is plenty good enough to work the inside against tightends and backs.

 

[MichaelWinicki]

Dude looked like a confident veteran on Sunday. Amazing really.

You know you're right.

Confidence is so much a part of the pro game. Especially at corner.

I can only think of a few corners that have come on in the rookie season to show the level of ability that Scandrick has... Guys like Everson Walls, Kevin Smith and Newman are the ones that come to mind.

 

[TellerMorrow34]

The fact that they're likely going to give him Newmans spot in the slot is a testament to just how much faith they do have in this kid. What a steal he's turning out to be.

 

[Da Hammer]

Scandrick was very impressive yesterday. I know he's a rookie and could get burned 5 times next week but he looks like a big time player.

yea no doubt! im not gonna lie earlier in the season and training camp i didnt understand all the hype for Scandrick but now its clear that he's our best rookie! he's just a very talented young confident player! it doesnt get better than that!

 

[Everson24]

Scandrick reminds me of the Giants' Aaron Ross last year. You could see the talent early and by the time the playoffs came he was playing really well in the slot for them.

I mentioned yesterday that I would like to see Scandrick stay in the slot when Newman comes back. If Henry can play the TE in the slot and Jenkins continues to improve we may see our sack totals rise as well as our interceptions.

This defense needs to play every game like yesterday instead of relaxing just because Romo and the offense can put up some points. This is the way the Steeelers play every week no matter how their offense is playing.

 

[CrazyCowboy]

I do like Scandrick

 

[Ashwynn]

Man, Pac really screwed up. He could be playing fulltime right now. I hope he enjoyed drinking that night. This could be the most expensive tie on ever.

 

[Everson24]

Dude looked like a confident veteran on Sunday. Amazing really.

I just got done watching the game again. Scandrick was making plays all over the place. I saw him more involved than even Newman in the slot. I was really impressed with him in this game. We may have gotten the steal of the draft just like June Jones said after the draft.

 

[Nors]

Five-time Pro Bowler Ty Law, a 34-year-old who started for the Chiefs last season, is waiting by the phone.


ohhhhnnnnnoooooo

 

[Bob Sacamano]

I just got done watching the game again. Scandrick was making plays all over the place. I saw him more involved than even Newman in the slot. I was really impressed with him in this game. We may have gotten the steal of the draft just like June Jones said after the draft.

Junes actually said that Scandrick will be the best player out of our draft

he's not far off, I think the best rookie is Felix Jones, but it's tight