DMN Blog: Cornerback depth a concern again

[WoodysGirl]

9:55 AM Mon, Mar 02, 2009 | Permalink | Yahoo! Buzz
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The Cowboys didn't think they needed another cornerback entering the second day of last year's draft. They had addressed that need by trading for Pacman Jones and picking Mike Jenkins in the first round.

Dallas traded up for Orlando Scandrick in the fifth round because he was by far the best value on their board. Good thing they did.

If the season started now, Scandrick would probably start opposite Terence Newman. The competition between Scandrick and Jenkins will be an intriguing training camp storyline. Give Scandrick the edge based on his superior rookie season.

After sentencing Anthony Henry to a season in Detroit in exchange for Jon Kitna, the Cowboys have a need at cornerback again. (I'll give Jerry Jones the benefit of the doubt and assume that the Cowboys planned to cut Henry if they didn't deal him to Detroit.)

It's not as big a concern as last year, when upgrading the position was the top off-season priority. But the Cowboys at least need to find somebody to compete with unproven third-year player Alan Ball for the fourth corner spot, whether it's a second-day draft pick or low-priced free agent. Given Terence Newman's recent injury history, odds are the Cowboys' fourth corner will get significant playing time.


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[NextGenBoys]

Shawn Springs would be the best dime-back in the league.

From what I hear there is a decent chance we get him. Would be a great move, and would hopefully shut up all the haters that are running rampant on this board.

 

[Hostile]

Shawn Springs would be the best dime-back in the league.

From what I hear there is a decent chance we get him. Would be a great move, and would hopefully shut up all the haters that are running rampant on this board.

:laugh2:

I got 20 bucks says no way.

 

[Stash]

Shawn Springs would be the best dime-back in the league.

From what I hear there is a decent chance we get him. Would be a great move, and would hopefully shut up all the haters that are running rampant on this board.

"Haters running rampant?"

 

[anava]

You never know, the winner from Irvin's reality show could be a CB.

 

[Vinnie2u]

We have 11 picks in this years draft. I'm sure Ciskowski can find us another CB, a SS and a FS in this draft..

 

[NextGenBoys]

:laugh2:

I got 20 bucks says no way.

Even being the gambling man that I am, I am going to have to pass you up on that offer. There's too much of Haterade sipping going on these days.

 

[bbgun]

"Haters running rampant?"

A headscratcher to be sure. The vast majority of them are very happy that Henry was exiled.

 

[NextGenBoys]

A headscratcher to be sure. The vast majority of them are very happy that Henry was exiled.

And from what I've read, the vast majority think Kitna is a washed up hasbeen who can bring nothing to this team, and Keith Brooking is just another aged veteran replacing Thomas who can bring nothing to this team.

Not every signing can be a Pro Bowler. I am very happy with our offseason so far, sans not re-signing Canty, but that was going to cost too much, and we cant keep everybody.

 

[Alexander]

"Haters running rampant?"

Those Shawn Springs haters are overrunning the board. Rampant.

As for the topic at hand, why is it there is the perception we have to have four top shelf cornerbacks? Most teams have three. That's what we have.

Add Springs, we are set with Alan Ball and a late draftee. There is no reason to go crazy and add another CB as a draft priority. Even if we don't get Springs, another veteran like would be fine.

 

[bbgun]

And from what I've read, the vast majority think Kitna is a washed up hasbeen who can bring nothing to this team, and Keith Brooking is just another aged veteran replacing Thomas who can bring nothing to this team.

That's not "hate"; that's the conventional wisdom inside and outside of this forum.

 

[McCordsville Cowboy]

The Pacman will be back in Big D....

 

[Alexander]

That's not "hate"; that's the conventional wisdom inside and outside of this forum.

It is always branded as hate if there isn't a glowing perception of anything and everything we do. Very tiresome and so simplistic it is annoying.

 

[Arch Stanton]

Did Springs sign with the Pats? I cannot find anything about yesterdays visit.

 

[NextGenBoys]

That's not "hate"; that's the conventional wisdom inside and outside of this forum.

Bringing in players who know the game is never a bad idea. He's not 40, he's 33. Is he going to be a star? No. Is he going to be more productive than Zach Thomas or a rookie? Probably.

Who says we dont draft an ILB and groom him under Brooking for a year and let him split time with Brooking? Then is it such a bad move. We are plugging in pieces. This is a good thing.

So far this offseason, it seems all I hear is how bad JJ is, how we're doomed for next year, and that we never seem to make the right move.

 

[Hostile]

The Pacman will be back in Big D....

He'll need to pack his things.

 

[big dog cowboy]

If the season started now

Someone remind MacMahon that this is only Match 2nd.

Good Lord the way some people like to twist things around to fit their agenda is sickening.

 

[Chocolate Lab]

Add Springs, we are set with Alan Ball and a late draftee. There is no reason to go crazy and add another CB as a draft priority. Even if we don't get Springs, another veteran like would be fine.

Exactly. If we got Springs, we wouldn't need to draft a single corner. We'd have two in their early 30s and three very young ones.

That said, if we don't find a vet FA we like, I have every confidence we can find a 4th corner in the draft.

But I still bet we sign a vet, even if not Springs, to add some experience.

 

[NextGenBoys]

It is always branded as hate if there isn't a glowing perception of anything and everything we do. Very tiresome and so simplistic it is annoying.

You're right it is simplistic. But I'm not going to try and break down all of your guys' psychological thoughts behind the team.

Be real here. Tell me that there is not an inordinate amount of "hate" going on this offseason because of last season. We went from drinking Kool Aid to Haterade overnight it seems

 

[Alexander]

Exactly. If we got Springs, we wouldn't need to draft a single corner. We'd have two in their early 30s and three very young ones.

That said, if we don't find a vet FA we like, I have every confidence we can find a 4th corner in the draft.

But I still bet we sign a vet, even if not Springs, to add some experience.

It is not just Springs or bust. There are several others like Leigh Bodden who could fill that role just fine. Bodden might fit better anyways. He played for Detroit last year.