DMN Blog: Cornerback competition: Orlando Scandrick keeps scrapping

[WoodysGirl]

6:59 PM Fri, Jul 31, 2009 | Permalink | Yahoo! Buzz
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Orlando Scandrick isn't counting on Mike Jenkins to make many mistakes. Scandrick's plan is to just keep performing and hope that's good enough to earn the starting job.

"I want to start, and I want to play every down," Scandrick said. "But if it doesn't happen, what am I supposed to do? Pout and go in the tank? I can't. I've just got to continue to improve and I guess embrace my role."

Scandrick, a fifth-round steal who excelled as the slot corner as a rookie, seems skeptical that he'll get a legitimate shot at the starting job despite splitting reps with first-round pick Jenkins.

"What's the definition of a legitimate shot?" he asked.

Told that secondary coach Dave Campo said a decision probably wouldn't be made until a couple of weeks before the season opener, Scandrick shrugged.

"I haven't been spoken to about that starting job," he said. "He just said keep working and keep getting better."

Scandrick declined to respond to Jenkins' blog declaration was his to lose, saying only that they were good friends and fierce competitors. It appears that the competition is bringing out the best in both second-year corners this camp.

Jenkins did get beat deep twice in 1-on-1s today, although neither pass was completed because of a drop and a poor throw. But he hasn't given up many completions this camp and has broken up several passes.

Scandrick continued his solid play today, highlighted by jumping a Kevin Ogletree out route to pick off a Jon Kitna pass to end 7-on-7 drills.

"I'm just competing to put myself in the best possible position for the season," Scandrick said. "(Starting) is very important to me, but I can't control it. What's most important to me is to improve on last year."


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[Four]

I like this guy more than jenkins based on attitude alone, I hope he wins the job.

If you believe the coaches both will play a ton anyways.

For Scandrick to play as well as he does in the slot, let alone at his age, is a real blessing.

 

[DallasDW00ds0n]

I like him better than Jenkins as well. I hope he gets the number 2 spot.

 

[Manster68]

You know what?

I am not married to any of these players. This means that the best player plays!

I wish all the corners the best of luck..... and everybody else of course.

 

[DCBoysfan]

I think Jenkins gets the nod, but both will play

 

[bayeslife]

I sense a hint of frustration in his words.

I hope they both do well, but Jenkins was my guy and I don't like to be wrong!!

 

[28 Joker]

6:59 PM Fri, Jul 31, 2009 | Permalink | Yahoo! Buzz
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Orlando Scandrick isn't counting on Mike Jenkins to make many mistakes. Scandrick's plan is to just keep performing and hope that's good enough to earn the starting job.

"I want to start, and I want to play every down," Scandrick said. "But if it doesn't happen, what am I supposed to do? Pout and go in the tank? I can't. I've just got to continue to improve and I guess embrace my role."

Scandrick, a fifth-round steal who excelled as the slot corner as a rookie, seems skeptical that he'll get a legitimate shot at the starting job despite splitting reps with first-round pick Jenkins.

"What's the definition of a legitimate shot?" he asked.

Told that secondary coach Dave Campo said a decision probably wouldn't be made until a couple of weeks before the season opener, Scandrick shrugged.

"I haven't been spoken to about that starting job," he said. "He just said keep working and keep getting better."

Scandrick declined to respond to Jenkins' blog declaration was his to lose, saying only that they were good friends and fierce competitors. It appears that the competition is bringing out the best in both second-year corners this camp.

Jenkins did get beat deep twice in 1-on-1s today, although neither pass was completed because of a drop and a poor throw. But he hasn't given up many completions this camp and has broken up several passes.

Scandrick continued his solid play today, highlighted by jumping a Kevin Ogletree out route to pick off a Jon Kitna pass to end 7-on-7 drills.

"I'm just competing to put myself in the best possible position for the season," Scandrick said. "(Starting) is very important to me, but I can't control it. What's most important to me is to improve on last year."


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That "drop" was reported as a tough, tough play.

Grizz said that Jenkins had "tight" coverage on that "drop". I'm assuming that is the play, because Smoaky reported it as well.

Dave Halprin (BTB):

"Roy almost made a spectacular over-the-shoulder catch on a bomb with tight coverage from Jenkins, but just couldn't hold on to it".

That is not getting "beat deep".

Smoaky said the ball came out when Roy hit the ground. That is a win for the DB.

Jenkins made a great play on a deep ball against Crayton. He showed his recovery speed and knocked the ball away.

My guy, Mike Jenkins, is off to a great start. He's competing at a high level and the picks will be coming soon. I'm talking about pick sixes, too.

 

[Everlastingxxx]

I love that this guys additude. He is all business. I also like him rooming with MartyB. They are like yin and yang. But after hearing Campo, i believe they have already made up their mind before camp ever started. Just keep making plays Scan, they wont be able to keep you off the field.

 

[CATCH17]

Yeah I have no favorite player in this race even though I watched Jenkins a lot in College and thought he would eventually be a really solid player in this league.

May the best guy win regardless of anything else.

 

[cobra]

I hope I am wrong, but I get the sense there may be at least some fans who would rather Scandrick win out because it would give them more grounds to ***** about another first rounder---which appears to be a passion for some people here.

Yes, I do think that about some of you.

 

[Primetime42]

So is that gonna be the big feud with you clowns this year? The Jenkins supporters vs the Scandrick backers?

Well, at least we're used to it...

 

[Frozen700]

I hope I am wrong, but I get the sense there may be at least some fans who would rather Scandrick win out because it would give them more grounds to ***** about another first rounder---which appears to be a passion for some people here.

Yes, I do think that about some of you.

so true

 

[cobra]

So is that gonna be the big feud with you clowns this year? The Jenkins supporters vs the Scandrick backers?

Well, at least we're used to it...

Yeah, I don't understand the morons who take a side.

Hell, I'm thrilled to have two stud 2nd year corners! I love it! The more the better!

 

[gimmesix]

I hope I am wrong, but I get the sense there may be at least some fans who would rather Scandrick win out because it would give them more grounds to ***** about another first rounder---which appears to be a passion for some people here.

Yes, I do think that about some of you.

It does seem that some don't like Jenkins as much because

a) he was a first-round pick and automatically can't live up to expectations

and/or

b) he whiffed/wussed on one tackle, which shows that he will never, ever be reliable as a tackler

I'm glad we have both and don't care which one has the better personality or whatever, just as long as both of them give us what we need on the field. We're very fortunate to be in a situation where we might have three starting-caliber corners together for several years.

 

[Everlastingxxx]

Yeah, I don't understand the morons who take a side.

Hell, I'm thrilled to have two stud 2nd year corners! I love it! The more the better!

I am on the side of the Cowboys winning and the players that can help bring that about. If one player is better than another, shouldnt he be on the field? Plus what is wrong with having a few pet players you enjoy watching?

 

[Vegas_Cowboy]

I dont care who wins. All I know is that we need more than 8 INTs like we had last season. Finishing 30th out of 32 teams in the INT catagory isn't going to get it done. Denver and Detroit were the only two teams that had fewer INTs than the Cowboys.

 

[stilltheguru]

Scandrick is cool, but I want Jenkins to start because of his draft status. If he starts getting roasted during the season he will get benched. It's that simple really. I Scandrick is better than Jenkins he will prove it when he gets in the slot. Make plays! All this favorites crap means nothing because when preseason starts everybody will see who is getting torched and who isn't. I'm pretty confident neither will get torched, but Jenkins will look GREAT. Scandrick may look great as well, we shall see.

 

[Jay]

It does seem that some don't like Jenkins as much because

a) he was a first-round pick and automatically can't live up to expectations

and/or

b) he whiffed/wussed on one tackle, which shows that he will never, ever be reliable as a tackler

I'm glad we have both and don't care which one has the better personality or whatever, just as long as both of them give us what we need on the field. We're very fortunate to be in a situation where we might have three starting-caliber corners together for several years.

I'm not rooting for either player, I'm pumped we have both of them, but...

He didn't whiff on the tackle. He didn't even attempt to make the tackle. He just stood there.

 

[cobra]

I'm not rooting for either player, I'm pumped we have both of them, but...

He didn't whiff on the tackle. He didn't even attempt to make the tackle. He just stood there.

FFS

Yeah, good point. That's why I miss a great corner like Deion who never missed a tackle. Screw Jenkins. I'm sick of having promising rookie corners who miss one tackle a season... if only we had Deion again....