DMN: Morris Claiborne day-to-day; Byron Jones would be likely replacement at outside CB

[jobberone]

Morris Claiborne day-to-day; Byron Jones would be likely replacement at outside CB

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Published: 16 November 2015 06:32 PM
Updated: 16 November 2015 06:35 PM

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Dallas Cowboys cornerback Byron Jones (31) chases down Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin during the first half of their game Sunday, November 1, 2015 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. (G.J. McCarthy/The Dallas Morning News)


IRVING -- Starting cornerback Morris Claiborne exited Sunday's game late in the first half with a hamstring injury. Of all the injuries the Cowboys suffered during the 10-6 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, executive vice president Stephen Jones said Monday on 105.3 The Fan [KRLD-FM] that Claiborne's is "probably the most serious."

During his Monday press conference, head coach Jason Garrett would only say that Claiborne is day-to-day.

If he's unable to practice this week, expect rookie defensive back Byron Jones to move from free safety to outside corner, like he did during the second half Sunday.

"Byron's done such a good job for us, being so versatile back there," Garrett said. "And I think he's done a good job playing the deep safety, done a good job as the nickel. Just shows his versatility to be able to go play the outside corner. And I thought he handled himself well.

"He never shies away from an opportunity like that. He always embraces it. He's got a real poise and composure about him. He's got a lot of fight and grit to him. So even if a guy has success against him, he's going to keep coming back. He's going to keep battling. So those are all the traits you want from players."

Jones is tied for the team-lead in pass breakups with six. He's fifth on the team in tackles with 34.

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[CCBoy]

As long as his coverage skills improve, this should not hurt the secondary in the least. Since safeties are so very hard to gain with quality coverage skills as well, I like what it adds in support of safety as well.

A little more pressure, and the secondary should again improve...and with much less need for penalties.

 

[gimmesix]

One of the things I was impressed by Sunday was Jones' play at corner. This is the first game this year where Claiborne was hit and miss and I thought the secondary actually improved after he went out. (Now, Claiborne had a tougher assignment than Jones in having to cover Evans, whom Carr took after Claiborne went out.)

I'm intrigued to see more of what Jones can do as a starting corner.

 

[ElGatoGrande]

Even though Mo has improved he's still a liability and needs to be replaced,,, I think the Bucs rookie QB successfully threw at him 4x in a row before he went down with his "injury".