PFF Says this about Cowboys CB Anthony Brown

[Phoenix]

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   Pro Football Focus‏Verified account @PFF 19m19 minutes ago
   
   
   
   Over the last five weeks of his rookie season, Cowboys CB Anthony Brown allowed the fewest yards per coverage snap of any NFL cornerback.
   
   
   
   
   
   
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[CATCH17]

He was good last year.

He did nothing flashy or amazing but he did his job and for a 6th round rookie that's all you can ask for.


A solid performance like that plus the athleticism he has gives me hope that he could develop into a good player for us.

 

[DFWJC]

steal

 

[bsbellomy]

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   Pro Football Focus‏Verified account @PFF 19m19 minutes ago
   
   
   
   Over the last five weeks of his rookie season, Cowboys CB Anthony Brown allowed the fewest yards per coverage snap of any NFL cornerback.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   My hobby: Posting PFF statements just to watch Zoner's heads explode

What about with penalty yardage?

 

[Sydla]

I think PFF just likes to make up cool sounding stats.

I wonder where Brown ranks in yards allowed through the air outside the numbers in warm weather played on fake turf in an open air arena with multiple video boards?

 

[rynochop]

Newman third.

 

[DFWJC]

Jerry, McClay, and crew during the draft last year

 

[Stash]

Jerry, McClay, and crew during the draft last year

 

[Stash]

I think PFF just likes to make up cool sounding stats.

I wonder where Brown ranks in yards allowed through the air outside the numbers in warm weather played on fake turf in an open air arena with multiple video boards?

I see your point, but I'd still say that the stats have some measure of validity as well. It's certainly a good omen that a rookie player had such a strong finish, is it not?

 

[gimmesix]

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   Pro Football Focus‏Verified account @PFF 19m19 minutes ago
   
   
   
   Over the last five weeks of his rookie season, Cowboys CB Anthony Brown allowed the fewest yards per coverage snap of any NFL cornerback.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   My hobby: Posting PFF statements just to watch Zoner's heads explode

So this could simply mean the quarterbacks were throwing to open receivers elsewhere and not targeting Brown. It isn't a very telling statistic without considering other factors, such as our improved pass rush over the final weeks.

Not trying to knock Brown because he played far better than a sixth-rounder is expected to. There are a couple of things he needs to improve, as should be expected, but he should be in the starting mix this year.

 

[dogunwo]

He was good last year.

He did nothing flashy or amazing but he did his job and for a 6th round rookie that's all you can ask for.


A solid performance like that plus the athleticism he has gives me hope that he could develop into a good player for us.

He can probably never be Deion, but he definitely can be Kevin Smith.

 

[Sydla]

I see your point, but I'd still say that the stats have some measure of validity as well. It's certainly a good omen that a rookie player had such a strong finish, is it not?

Sure, but I tend to look at PFF with a jaded eye. One, I am not sure I trust their evaluations and two, I think they are so desperate to be cutting edge that it either negatively influences their evaluations or what they really end up evaluating is meaningless.

FWIW, this isn't a disagreement about Brown. I think he had a fine rookie year and should be a real asset as an outside CB for us going forward.

 

[GhostOfPelluer]

Sure, but I tend to look at PFF with a jaded eye. One, I am not sure I trust their evaluations and two, I think they are so desperate to be cutting edge that it either negatively influences their evaluations or what they really end up evaluating is meaningless.

FWIW, this isn't a disagreement about Brown. I think he had a fine rookie year and should be a real asset as an outside CB for us going forward.

This is pretty much my take. Each point you made is spot on.

 

[Macnalty]

He can probably never be Deion, but he definitely can be Kevin Smith.

before or after the injury??

 

[zrinkill]

http://cowboyszone.com/threads/what...shed-for-1400-yds.378549/page-12#post-7342280

 

[Dwight]

This goes to show fans that drafting CBs in later rounds like Anthony Brown is the reason why I would stay away from that position in the first round (unless that player has Deion Sanders ability and skill).

Brown still has to produce as a starter next season but he has saved Dallas from overpaying at the CB position.

A team can still find solid cornerbacks in later rounds.

Now the team just needs to provide a better pass rush which will result in higher Ints and pass break ups. I feel Brown would flourish if that occurs.

 

[Stash]

Sure, but I tend to look at PFF with a jaded eye. One, I am not sure I trust their evaluations and two, I think they are so desperate to be cutting edge that it either negatively influences their evaluations or what they really end up evaluating is meaningless.

FWIW, this isn't a disagreement about Brown. I think he had a fine rookie year and should be a real asset as an outside CB for us going forward.

I hear ya! On all counts.

 

[Sydla]

This goes to show fans that drafting CBs in later rounds like Anthony Brown is the reason why I would stay away from that position in the first round (unless that player has Deion Sanders ability and skill).

Brown still has to produce as a starter next season but he has saved Dallas from overpaying at the CB position.

A team can still find solid cornerbacks in later rounds.

Now the team just needs to provide a better pass rush which will result in higher Ints and pass break ups. I feel Brown would flourish if that occurs.

It would be foolish to ignore CBs in the earlier rounds simply because we hit on Brown. Brown may have hit but a bunch of later round CBs did not. Thankfully the Cowboys didn't go with that logic when they took Awuzie in the 2nd round.

 

[DenCWBY]

I see your point, but I'd still say that the stats have some measure of validity as well. It's certainly a good omen that a rookie player had such a strong finish, is it not?

He was my favorite CB last year and not only due to coverage. He was a very good tackler in support of the rest of the D. If you note details, when he tackles he rarely gives up the extra 2 to 3 yards that Claiborne and Carr did. Oh ya, I think he started in every game last year.
My opinion, he's going to be our best CB this year and hope to see him develop into a leader on the team.

 

[Bleu Star]

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