TSN: Cornerback rankings: Asomugha is the best and still getting better

[CCBoy]

Cornerback rankings: Asomugha is the best and still getting better
PUBLISHED Tuesday, May 26, 2009 at 4:26 pm EDT
RealScouts

http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/sto...nkings-asomugha-best-and-still-getting-better


SN Icon Sporting News ..The cornerback position will always feature some of the NFL's top athletes, but the position is evolving. Speed will continue to be the calling card, but teams are looking for that same speed in bigger corners who can compete with the size and quickness of today's wideouts and support the run.

RealScouts, Sporting News' team of former NFL scouts, rank their top 20 cornerbacks for '09:

1. Nnamdi Asomugha, Raiders. Asomugha is the best cover corner in the league and just entering the prime of his career. He's a fantastic athlete with outstanding speed whose skills are featured in the Raiders' man cover scheme.

2. Cortland Finnegan, Titans. Finnegan started out hot in 2008 and then teams stopped throwing his way. He can turn and run with receivers, closes quickly on the ball in zone coverage and is a scoring threat with the ball in his hands.

3. Champ Bailey, Broncos. Until last year's groin tear, Bailey was a model of durability in his 10-year career. He's scheduled to be back at full health this year, but he'll also be 31. Expect him to be tested early in the season, but his instincts and natural cover skills will keep him among the elite...


This was what things were back in '09, how does it look today?

 

[CCBoy]

What would be the trade off with releasing Terrence Newman, and pursuing someone from the below?


http://www.optimumscouting.com/rankings/static/cb-rankings.html



1 . Patrick Peterson LSU 6'1 211 Top 10 Great size, frame, he's athletic enough to cover #1 WRs
2 . Prince Amukamara Nebraska 6'1 205 Top 20 Size, strength, feet, and insticts make him an elite prospect
3 . Brandon Harris Miami (FL) 5'11 195 1st-2nd Great talent, still needs to stay consistent and tackle better
4 . Ras-I Dowling Virginia 6'0 200 2nd-3rd Very physical and experienced, good combine will help
5 . Kendric Burney North Carolina 5'9 190 2nd-3rd Size hurts a little, but he has great speed and makes plays
6 . Aaron Williams Texas 6'1 192 1st-2nd Instictive corner, he needs to show better tackling potential
7 . Jalil Brown Colorado 6'0 180 3rd-5th Does everything pretty well, room to still improve
8 . Jimmy Smith Colorado 6'2 205 1st-2nd Great talent, great size, inconsistent at times
9 . Rashad Carmichael Virginia Tech 5'10 182 2nd-3rd Plays well in big games and big situations against good WR
10 . Marcus Gilchrist Clemson 5'11 190 2nd-3rd Solid athlete with good coverage skills;physical,good tackler
11 . Brandon Boykin Georgia 5'10 185 2nd-3rd Good all around cornerback, he doesn't have #1 CB ability
12 . Justin Rodgers Richmond 5'10 181 3rd-5th Great speed, he will at the very least get a shot at returner

 

[pupulehaole]

PUBLISHED Tuesday, May 26, 2009 at 4:26 pm EDT

LOL

 

[CCBoy]

PUBLISHED Tuesday, May 26, 2009 at 4:26 pm EDT

LOL

It was presented as such, to add a comparative element that covers transitioning elements when addressing change at the position. Losing Newman is more than a salary cap block and slot. Change comes at a price.

 

[ThreeSportStar80]

I like the kid out of Colorado in the 2nd round...

 

[burmafrd]

so where is the 2010 ranking?

And anyone that says Deangelo Hall is better than TNew is not worth reading.

 

[perrykemp]

Revis at #6? Charles Woodson at #14.

Was who wrote this drunk?

 

[tomson75]

Revis at #6? Charles Woodson at #14.

Was who wrote this drunk?

This article is two years old....still junk, but it's dated junk.

 

[Ashwynn]

So 2 years played since the article, does that mean Nnamdi has peaked now, or can he still get better?

I am interested, just not sure about the price. I say kick the tired and check it out at least.

 

[jack2]

sorry! 30yr old corner at 16 mil per year does not cut it for me!

 

[rash]

I like the kid out of Colorado in the 2nd round...

Jimmy Smith will go in the first round. Dude's got long arms and coaches will want this guy to play press coverage (if he improves in that area). Now if we don't play bump with our corners, I don't know if he'll be worth the pick.