PFF Says this about Cowboys CB Anthony Brown

[ABQCOWBOY]

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?

top 5.........

 

[diefree666]

Years ago after one game where we beat the Giants and Tony won it late and had a very good game the PFF morons claimed Eli had a higher rating despite being behind Tony in ALL stats. And Tony making the big play at the end of the game. From that point on I ignored their ratings.

 

[TwoCentPlain]

Even more amazing is that rookie Brown did it with a so-so defensive line which overall had trouble generating pressure.

 

[SportsGuru80]

Our new BEFORE INJURY Kevin Smith hopefully... That guy was very good!.

 

[JBS]

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.

Yes. Qbs were throwing to the open receiver..which wasn't Browns guy...that's the point

 

[StarBoyz83]

Brown > MO already

 

[erod]

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.

You draft what the draft has to offer.

Most of the best corners in the league were high draft picks. Sure, there are Shermans and Normans, but they are the exception, not the rule.

 

[Silver N Blue]

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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

Nice!

 

[Silver N Blue]

Brown > MO already

It's amazing what practice and being on the field will do for a player.

 

[dogunwo]

before or after the injury??

LOL. Pre injury

 

[Bullflop]

Anthony Brown was the value pick of all value picks for that draft.

Little did we realize what a goldmine we'd uncovered at the time.

 

[MileyDancer]

I thought he was the best CB on the team last season. I think he'll be even better this season. It's exciting to think secondary could be our strength on defense. Jesus, can TC start already?!

 

[gimmesix]

Yes. Qbs were throwing to the open receiver..which wasn't Browns guy...that's the point

Not necessarily. It doesn't mean that the receiver Brown was covering wasn't open as well. If a quarterback has to get the ball out quickly, he throws the hot route or if he has time, he might throw a deeper pass even if the shorter route is open.

As I said, this statistic in a vacuum is not very telling. Completion percentage against a corner is a better barometer, but even it is faulty because the corner might be blamed for a completion that wasn't his responsibility because of zone.

I'd rather go with the eyeball test and what I saw from Brown last year was mostly good. He had a few plays where he bit hard on the double move and the receiver got way behind him, but he can clean that up.

 

[robjay04]

If Anthony Brown was our first round pick, we would be very pleased with his performance. The only reason for any pessimism is that he is a sixth round pick.

The guy can play and was a huge steal. We essentially got 4 players that gave us first round production last year...and we still have 3 more intriguing prospects that should be a big part of things this year.

 

[CCBoy]

I still love the fact Brown runs a 4.3, just like Orlando Scandrick...and good morning, Phoenix.

 

[TheCount]

So this could simply mean the quarterbacks were throwing to open receivers elsewhere and not targeting Brown.

I mean... isn't that what happens generally when you're in good coverage, with or without pass rush help?

 

[PJTHEDOORS]

Anthony Brown was the value pick of all value picks for that draft.

Little did we realize what a goldmine we'd uncovered at the time.

I still say Dak in the 4th with our comp pick.

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

I'm impressed with Brown as much as the next guy but this is classic jumping-the-gun hype by fans. Let's see how Brown does starting snap-after-snap, playing the opponent's no. 1-2 receiving option this season.

 

[PJTHEDOORS]

I'm impressed with Brown as much as the next guy but this is classic jumping-the-gun hype by fans. Let's see how Brown does starting snap-after-snap, playing the opponent's no. 1-2 receiving option this season.

Brown was starting after the injury to Mo. So who was covering the #2 receiver if it wasn't he, Scandrick?

 

[Silver Surfer]

Jerry, McClay, and crew during the draft last year

Good one! To me, it was more like:

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