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[RS12]

Most suprising is Finnegan at number 3, no sale here.



July 8, 2009
By Pete Prisco
CBSSports.com Senior Writer
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Pete Prisco ranks his top NFL players at each position. Also check out Prisco's Top 50

Cornerbacks
1. Nnamdi Asomugha, Raiders J-Sivo24's Rankings

Games played: 15 Tackles: 40
Interceptions: 1 Touchdowns: 0
Analysis: Nobody throws at him. That's the ultimate sign of respect. He's finally getting it.

2. Champ Bailey, Broncos

Games played: 9 Tackles: 44
Interceptions: 1 Touchdowns: 0
Analysis: The chic thing is to say his skills are eroding. I don't buy it. He's still one of the best.

3. Cortland Finnegan, Titans

Games played: 16 Tackles: 70
Interceptions: 5 Touchdowns: 1
Analysis: He's short, but he plays big. He's a good cover player who is more than willing as a tackler.

4. Darrelle Revis, Jets

Games played: 16 Tackles: 58
Interceptions: 5 Touchdowns: 1
Analysis: In his second season in 2008, he emerged as a premier cover player. He will be a Pro Bowl player for a long time.

5. Charles Woodson, Packers

Games played: 16 Tackles: 62
Interceptions: 7 Touchdowns: 2
Analysis: He continues to play at a high level as a cover corner. For whatever reason, he always gets undervalued.

6. Antoine Winfield, Vikings

Games played: 16 Tackles: 95
Interceptions: 2 Touchdowns: 2
Analysis: He's a tough corner who always seems to be in the middle of the action.

7. Nate Clements, 49ers

Games played: 15 Tackles: 63
Interceptions: 2 Touchdowns: 1
Analysis: He doesn't get a lot of attention playing for the 49ers, but he's a good player who a lot of teams would love to have.

8. Terence Newman, Cowboys

Games played: 10 Tackles: 37
Interceptions: 4 Touchdowns: 0
Analysis: He battled injuries last year, but he returned to play some of his best football. When he's on the field, he's a quality cover corner.

9. Leon Hall, Bengals

Games played: 16 Tackles: 75
Interceptions: 3 Touchdowns: 1
Analysis: This is the rising star at corner in the league. He's only scratching the surface of his game.

10. Rashean Mathis, Jacksonville

Games played: 12 Tackles: 40
Interceptions: 4 Touchdowns: 2
Analysis: He gambled too much last season and was bothered by injuries. He's not a great tackler, but when he's healthy he's a good cover guy.

 

[CATCH17]

10 page thread?

 

[WoodysGirl]

No real problem with the list. I might move Champ down a bit seeing as he missed so many games last year.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

Charles Woodson at #6? seriously?

Nate Clements should be nowhere near the top 10, the fact that Mike Singletary wouldn't match him up one-on-one on TO speaks volumes

 

[Four]

over under on 41gy's posts in this thread is set at 10


I got the over.

 

[Four]

Charles Woodson at #6? seriously?

Nate Clements should be nowhere near the top 10, the fact that Mike Singletary wouldn't match him up one-on-one on TO speaks volumes

I thought he did do that and that's why TO torched S.F?

 

[Bob Sacamano]

I thought he did do that and that's why TO torched S.F?

naw, they played zone with their corners

 

[Everlastingxxx]

over under on 41gy's posts in this thread is set at 10


I got the over.

A Joyner statistic is going to be quoted very soon.

 

[burmafrd]

well until someone comes up with other numbers that quantify performance by CBs most smart people will take Joyners numbers over the opinion of some half wit hack.

 

[SLATEmosphere]

Nate Clements..the undersized linebacker?

 

[Primetime42]

Total TDs jumps out at me, especially when you see who Newman compares to in that regard.

 

[BAT]

I agree w/WG, Champ Bailey has no business being anywhere near the top of this list.

Newman just needs to prove the naysayers wrong THIS season. I hope it encourages him to play w/a chip on his shoulder (as long as it doesn't strain it).

 

[dadymat]

this again...so soon....

 

[AdamJT13]

I don't see why anyone would be upset about Newman being ranked eighth (and No. 1 in the division). He played hurt most of last season and didn't have his best season, but he's obviously established himself as one of the best in the league. And a couple of the guys Prisco ranked ahead of him aren't better COVER corners, but they're still good players. It's not like he ranked DeAngelo Hall, Antonio Cromartie or even Asante Samuel ahead of him.

 

[big dog cowboy]

I've got no problem with that list.

It's just one guys opinion.

Since I consider Prisco an idiot....

 

[Jon88]

He's got Ratliff as the 10th best tackle, Ware #1 at outside linebacker, Gurode #1 at center, and Witten at #2 behind Tony Gonzalez.

 

[Yakuza Rich]

I don't see why anyone would be upset about Newman being ranked eighth (and No. 1 in the division). He played hurt most of last season and didn't have his best season, but he's obviously established himself as one of the best in the league. And a couple of the guys Prisco ranked ahead of him aren't better COVER corners, but they're still good players. It's not like he ranked DeAngelo Hall, Antonio Cromartie or even Asante Samuel ahead of him.

I actually think Finnegan should be ranked ahead of Bailey. But I'm not so sold on Woodson, Winfield or Nate Clements ahead of Newman.


YAKUZA

 

[MichaelWinicki]

I think that's a fair ranking for Newman.

Like others have pointed out, Champ is rated way too high.

 

[ThreeSportStar80]

T-Newman is top 5 when healthy...

 

[zack]

I've got no problem with that list.

It's just one guys opinion.

Since I consider Prisco an idiot....

I have an issue with Charles Woodson. He has been nothing but over hyped imo.