Shut Down Corner Ratings

[Drederick Tatum]

These guys claim to have devised a "Shut Down Corner" rating system. I don't know that I agree with their simplistic methodology, but it is interesting to see where Dallas ranked last year. Equally as interesting, is where Cleveland ranked also. We'll see what happens.


http://twominutewarning.com/cb2004.htm

 

[diamond cutter]

This holds very little credibility considering the quality of conerbacks in Cincinatti and Pitt. last year. It may be a better indicator of the pass-rush that is being generated rather than the ability of the cornerback.

 

[Drederick Tatum]

This holds very little credibility considering the quality of conerbacks in Cincinatti and Pitt. last year. It may be a better indicator of the pass-rush that is being generated rather than the ability of the cornerback.

I agree. They gave it a shot, but I don't think they have a realistic or reliable method. Thought it was interesting though.

 

[KDWilliams85]

Quite the contrary, guys. The front four don't affect the ball once it's in flight. The defender does. You'd have a valid point if it just reflected completion percentage. Those defenders don't get to the QB all the time. Those defensive backs have it worse than those front defenders do. Those front defenders don't have to make a play on the ball once it's in the air like the DB's do. They're the ones all alone out there.

So, I'm not saying that this is accurate but it does give legitimate insight into whose DB corps is better.

 

[Nors]

us second to last in NFL - that sounds about right.
Henry, Glenn and revamped 3-4 should put us higher in 2005....

 

[jterrell]

We were 3rd in 2003 in their rankings.
Shows just how badly we fell off with TNew hurt and Cb carousel at RCB.

Its not perfect obviously but not abad effort at showing overall trends.

It is interesting that as much as CLE got ripped it seems much of that came from WR3 or TE's.