Options at slot corner

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.
 
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
 
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
 
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.
 
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.
 
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
 
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
 
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
 
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.
 

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