DMN Blog: Rookies pressed into duty don't lack confidence

[WoodysGirl]

1:38 PM Wed, Oct 29, 2008 | Permalink | Yahoo! Buzz
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You know it's a rough week when rookies Martellus Bennett and Orlando Scandrick attract media hordes in the locker room.

But there's a very strong possibility that both guys will be in the starting lineup Sunday against the Giants. The second- and fifth-round picks have to prepare as if they'll replace Jason Witten and Anthony Henry, respectively.

There's no need to worry about either rookie being scared, that's for sure. They both carry themselves with a lot of swagger.

"I don't look at myself as a backup," Bennett said. "I look at myself as a complement to Witten."

Scandrick has so much confidence that reporters often kid about his Hall of Fame speech already being written. However, he's backed it up on the field, perhaps earning a role as the regular nickel back even after the rest of the cornerbacks get healthy.

"If you don't believe in yourself, no one will believe in you," Scandrick said. "I always believed in myself ... just never afraid to fail. I am not afraid to get beat. Everybody is going to get beat. But if you are not afraid of getting beat, you are going to win more than you lose."


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[xWraithx]

Scandrick is quickly on the rise in my eyes

 

[khiladi]

"If you don't believe in yourself, no one will believe in you," Scandrick said. "I always believed in myself ... just never afraid to fail. I am not afraid to get beat. Everybody is going to get beat. But if you are not afraid of getting beat, you are going to win more than you lose."

Straight baller right there.... Now only if Wade and Brain can take that attitude and coach that way...

 

[bootyhunta]

C'mon Scandrick take one to the house this week... we need some points from the 'D'.

 

[alby]

At this point in their young careers

Scandrick > Jenkins

now let's hope both of them turn it up another notch.

 

[xWraithx]

At this point in their young careers

Scandrick > Jenkins

now let's hope both of them turn it up another notch.

alby as in dallas-mavs.com alby?

alby as in plzalbyplz alby?

 

[BigDinAZ]

I love me some Scandrick!!!

 

[stiletto]

1:38 PM Wed, Oct 29, 2008 | Permalink | Yahoo! Buzz

"If you don't believe in yourself, no one will believe in you," Scandrick said. "I always believed in myself ... just never afraid to fail. I am not afraid to get beat. Everybody is going to get beat. But if you are not afraid of getting beat, you are going to win more than you lose."


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Wow, I LOVE this kid. Give me 52 more of him....

 

[CrazyCowboy]

man, we have the right rookies this yr

 

[Frozen700]

Wow, I LOVE this kid. Give me 52 more of him....

hell yea bro!!!!

man i can see him taking over when Newman is done in the NFL

 

[Dcowboy84]

hell yea bro!!!!

man i can see him taking over when Newman is done in the NFL

i'm just thinking of a nickel set with Newman, Jenkins, and Scandrick...that could be quite the set.

 

[AsthmaField]

It has been forever since I've liked a draft class this much. Not even in '05 was I as excited about a group as I am this year's.

Felix is flat-out fantastic and I can't wait for him to get back healthy.

Jenkins looks like a big, rangy CB with plenty of make-up speed. Once he learns to wrap up (which should be soon), there won't be much not to like about him.

Bennett is a player, plain and simple. He has loads of athleticism that you can see every time he touches the ball. I can't wait for Romo to get back and Bennett will be getting some balls in stride. He moves like a much smaller guy and really is quick turning upfield after catching the pass. Witten is a great, great player but the one thing he kind of lacks is run after the catch yardage. Bennett will easily provide that. It looks like we finally found that second TE to allow us to really play some two TE sets effectively.

Tashard Choice looks great every time he gets a chance to carry the ball (which isn't often). He's a slasher and while he might not have flat-out speed... he has plenty of quickness. If Barber went out for a few games, we'd be fine with Felix and Choice.

Scandrick might be the best of the whole bunch. He is just so impressive in every aspect of his game. His tackling is excellent and his coverage is what you would expect from a top 10 draft pick. Truly a steal in every sense of the word. He is a natural CB with rare athleticism. I can't believe we got him as late as we did in the draft. There will be 31 teams kicking themselves over this one. They'll watch him being a dominant player for the next decade or so.

I don't know if it was luck or what... but the Dallas front office sure knocked a homerun in '08.