Stop saying Claiborne is a bust

[pupulehaole]

Claiborne is a bust.

 

[pacy]

He basically played his whole career at man coverage. He still has to learn how to play zone. He never played zone. So give him some time. I just don't get it why the front office traded up for him to get a great man coverage guy only to screw it up a year later with a new system where he has to play zone.

 

[Playmaker247]

I guess all of these stories were just stories...... Maybe playing against the slot requires less brainpower?

http://www.nepatriotsdraft.com/2011/12/morris-claiborne-scouting-report.html

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2012/profiles/morris-claiborne?id=2533059

http://www.profootballweekly.com/prospects/player/morris-claiborne-17/

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/...y-nfl-draft-prospect-will-succeed-in-the-pros

http://espn.go.com/nfl/draft2012/st...op-cb-prospect-scored-4-wonderlic-sources-say

http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2012-04-22/2012-nfl-draft-morris-claiborne-cornerbacks-lsu

I know he can turn it around but the way these articles talked about him, you would think he would be a stud by now. One article says they thought he would better than Patrick Peterson.......one can only hope.

 

[lqmac1]

Peyton's first 2 picks will come against Claiborne!!!!

 

[JBond]

With the investment for the corner position, I can't even comprehend why Jerry jones would switch from man to zone when he has 100 million dollars allocated between 3 CB's

The red ball of haze and the 40 year old brain know what they are doing. Who are you to question?

 

[koolaid]

it was this same time last season when the moron brigade was calling dez a bust.

 

[JBond]

it was this same time last season when the moron brigade was calling dez a bust.

How did the season end? Look at KC. Lots of talent and a bit of coacthing does wonders.

 

[Frozen700]

Alan Ball?? Jacques Reeves?? Lance Frazier??

Where are you?

 

[cowboys2233]

Morris is getting screwed. We're also pissing away Carr's talents.

Wade Phillips' defense = Too simple
Rob Ryan's defense = Too complicated
Monte Kiffin's defense = Wrong scheme

Wonder what it will be next time?

 

[iceberg]

It's his second season for crying out loud. Most corners usually don't come into their own until the 3rd year. Let's not forget that he's been playing through a very tough injury (shoulder) and a wrong scheme, arguably. Y'all are quick to pounce on someone after a bad game or two. Relax, he'll get better, I promise.

won't ever happen. there will always be a % of the fans who need someone to bag on.

 

[shank]

I was little concerned with his lack of aggressiveness last year but really was expecting a solid year from Mo. But he is starting to make excuses and that really not good sign. This guy was really close to being 'bust proof' coming out of college but he just doesn't look comfortable playing CB in NFL. I also think that shoulder is really bothering him and it might be best to shut him down for year and get surgery on it. Dallas is fortunate to have Scandrick is starter material.

 

[lqmac1]

I was little concerned with his lack of aggressiveness last year but really was expecting a solid year from Mo. But he is starting to make excuses and that really not good sign. This guy was really close to being 'bust proof' coming out of college but he just doesn't look comfortable playing CB in NFL. I also think that shoulder is really bothering him and it might be best to shut him down for year and get surgery on it. Dallas is fortunate to have Scandrick is starter material.

I agree about doing his surgery right now. He's not at the peak of his game right now so I wouldn't mind letting scandrick take over until mo is a 100%

 

[BAZ]

Relax, he'll get better, I promise.

And how do you promise this?

 

[cowboys1981]

People who say he is a bust have no clue as to what they're talking about. In most cases it's the narrow minded ones who can't think outside of the box. It's ok you are forgiven.

 

[17yearsandcounting]

People who say he is a bust have no clue as to what they're talking about. In most cases it's the narrow minded ones who can't think outside of the box. It's ok you are forgiven.

So tell us how to think outside the box sage one.

 

[visionary]

And how do you promise this?

Fans stopping calling Mo a bust will make him measurably better

That is my story and I am sticking to it

 

[BAZ]

Fans stopping calling Mo a bust will make him measurably better

That is my story and I am sticking to it

Like I'm gonna trust a bleedin' android.

 

[cowboys1981]

So tell us how to think outside the box sage one.

It doesn't take a genius to figure it out. He's still young and he's still learning. 2 seasons in the league and 2 different schemes he's had to learn. This basically makes him a rookie all over again. With that being said, there will be a learning curve to the new system and with that he'll find himself out of position more often then not. As he begins to adjust to the system he will be that much better. To say he's a bust with out considering the circumstance is ridiculous and premature.

 

[1dcsailor]

It's too early to say he is a bust but he certainly has been disappointing thus far considering where he was drafted. I think Claiborne needs to add some more muscle to his frame. That'll help him be able to withstand tackling those big ole running backs. It will also benefit him when he is in press coverage.

 

[PJTHEDOORS]

People who say he is a bust have no clue as to what they're talking about. In most cases it's the narrow minded ones who can't think outside of the box. It's ok you are forgiven.

As of today, he has shown no progress and isn't getting better. To dismiss that is even more clueless.