Options at slot corner

[Havic]

Samuel is interesting, but I think they would want a more physical player that will tackle.

I agree, very weak tackler and I think he gets exposed playing slot

 

[NorthTexan95]

Put Bland back at slot and figure out the corners later.

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

It will be interesting to find out what type of base coverage Eberflus will have the defense run. If they run a Tampa 2 style, it's critical to have a MLB that is adept in dropping back into coverage. I don't think that's ever been Murray's strength.

 

[Carson]

I want Samuel. But the team might think Carson can compete with Elam for that position.

Agreed. But the team likely views it as

CB 1 Diggs
CB 2 Elam
Slot Bland
Depth - Carson, Izzy, Butler, Goodwin

Butler coming off the ACL and Goodwin is special teams. So 1 body is likely here

FS - Hooker, SS - Wilson
Depth - Thomas, Bell

 

[Hawkeye0202]

I think Elam is our third corner

I think this guy.......will compete for the starting slot CB. I keep hearing he's def not a fit for Eberflus zone scheme coz his strength is man coverage. So why bring him ..........IMO he's a potential replacement for Lewis

 

[Hawkeye0202]

CB 1 Diggs
CB 2 Elam
Slot Bland

Just me, but I think Elam was brought in to compete for Lewis's starting slot position.

 

[Pessimist_cowboy]

Will Johnson will be the pick at 12 if he’s available.

 

[rambo2]

Will Johnson will be the pick at 12 if he’s available.

I don't like that. Would rather have receiver and Amos in the 2nd.

 

[CT Dal Fan]

The dream-come-true scenario for the Cowboys is both Kaiir Elam and Caelon Carson turn into something. That allows them to bring Diggs back slowly and use Bland in the slot.

 

[bleachedwheat]

I don't like that. Would rather have receiver and Amos in the 2nd.

Amos is legit... he is my CB4 and probably won't make it to pick 44.
That would be a good haul for the Cowboys if it fell like that.

 

[bleachedwheat]

The dream-come-true scenario for the Cowboys is both Kaiir Elam and Caelon Carson turn into something. That allows them to bring Diggs back slowly and use Bland in the slot.

Only problem with this. It's a contract year for Bland and he is not going to want to play a harder position. He not going to want to play slot, he'll try to stay outside to help him look good for money's sake.

Slot CB's are woefully underpaid. They are more valuable than outside CB's, IMO.

 

[darthseinfeld]

It will be interesting to find out what type of base coverage Eberflus will have the defense run. If they run a Tampa 2 style, it's critical to have a MLB that is adept in dropping back into coverage. I don't think that's ever been Murray's strength.

Its not Sanborns either

 

[big dog cowboy]

Thanks for dusting the Cheeto dust off your fingers before typing that.

In about 6 weeks remember where you heard it first.

 

[Floatyworm]

He won't be the pick at 12 by the Cowboys.

Wouldn't shock me if it is....If we get stuck
....and can't trade out....Jeanty and McMillan are gone....then it's him or Pearce or Simmons.

Has to be....

 

[conner01]

Hilton or Samuel Jr

They will move bland inside. He’s good in the slot

 

[conner01]

With Diggs out, they are, but I don't see adding more than one.

We have (Diggs), Bland, Elam, Carson, Butler, Goodwin, Hall, Pride. And that's not even considering the possibility of Mukuamu playing slot.

Even without Diggs, I think five of those make the roster: Bland, Elam, Carson, Goodwin and the best of Butler, Hall and Pride. That leaves one slot at most. Doesn't mean we couldn't bring in another FA AND draft a corner since Butler, Hall and Pride are not certainties.

I think we'll draft a corner in the first three rounds to fill that final slot and compete for a place in the top three. May even add one late in the draft to compete with Butler, Hall and Pride.

Muk doesn’t have the quickness to play slot. Bland is good in the slot, just plsy him there

 

[starfan1]

Diggs is out recovering from surgery . Butter who showed promise is out even longer . Better draft a corner early play opposite Bland . Tre Amos Ole Miss round 3 fits the bill .

doubt trey last till round 3 buit crazier things have happened

 

[gimmesix]

Muk doesn’t have the quickness to play slot. Bland is good in the slot, just plsy him there

Mukuamu did well in the slot in the playoffs because he has length. It makes it hard to escape from him for quick throws underneath. Where he struggles in on the outside because he doesn't have the footwork/cutting ability to stay with receivers out of their breaks down the field. When he can sit and break on the ball instead of having to gather, he can use his length to break up passes.