Vela Blog: Corner Watch, Post-Denver (How each one did)

[WoodysGirl]

Training Camp

Corner Watch, Post-Denver

Corner is supposed to be a new strength on the team. How did they play, with Terence Newman out of the lineup:

Here are the six guys behind Newman in the pecking order:

Anthony Henry:

• Thrown at: 3
• Completions: 3
• Yards: 54

Eddie Royal blew up Henry’s line with a 32 yard catch where Henry got his hands on the ball but could not bat it away from the Bronco. Played soft on a Brandon Marshall comeback on the next play and surrendered a four yarder later.

Mike Jenkins

• Thrown at: 4
• Completions: 4
• Yards: 54

Welcome to the NFL rookie. Denver went after him on their opening drive. Brandon Marshall ran him off on a comeback; Jenkins was still running up the field when Marshall made his cut. Denver then crossed him up, running a stop and go to Royal that got Jenkins to bite. He slipped, letting Royal cruise for 35. Marshall ended Jenkins’ evening by executing Sprint Right Option, otherwise known to Dallas fans as “The Catch” play. Marshall ran what looked like a square in, then pivoted and took off for the deep right corner, where he caught Jay Cutler’s pass for a touchdown.

Evan Oglesby

• Thrown at: 6
• Completed: 3
• Yards: 37

A decent line, but it’s actually less than meets the eye. Twice he was beaten but saw his receivers drop the passes, at eight and 19 yards. Brandon Stokley beat him with ease when the Broncos starters were in. Oglesby’s good camp work may be eroding, because…

Adam Jones

• Thrown at: 4
• Completed: 3
• Yards: 6

How about that YPA of 1.5. Jones looked much more comfortable than he did in San Diego. His tackling was much better and he dropped an interception. He’ll likely start in the nickel on the right corner, with Newman playing the slot when teams go three wide. If Jones continues to play this way, Oglesby is back on the bench, and the fans will resume their chants to get Anthony Henry benched too.

Mike Lombardi said on last week’s show that Jones is not Deion Sanders. Who is these days? If Jones can play nickel corner like this, we’ll all be ecstatic. Jacques Reeves could never sub like this.

Orlando Scandrick

• Thrown at: 1
• Completed: 1
• Yards: 0

Scandrick’s lone throw was a memorable one. He blew up Broncos wideout Glenn Martinez on the goalline; Scandrick tracked his man into the end zone, saw Martinez cutting beneath him, released his original WR and rolled up to pop Martinez. The kid is making big hits on a regular basis. He also came within an eyelash of blocking a field goal and had a 32 yard kickoff return. Those are three good ways to keep yourself on the active roster on Sundays.

Alan Ball

• Thrown at: 4
• Completed: 1
• Yards: 20

Another less-than-meets-the-eye line. Ball took a penalty on one of the other plays, escaped a completion on another play because Marcus Smith tipped the ball and avoided being beaten for a TD on a fade when Patrick Ramsey’s pass floated wide and out of bounds. Ball looked lost on a couple of these plays and needs to make some positive plays to earn another year on the roster.

– Two weeks ago, Oglesby looked like he might force the coaches to keep six corners. He looked pretty good against San Diego but Adam Jones and Orlando Scandrick have probably jumped him in the pecking order. Oglesby still has a decent chance but he’ll need big games against Houston and Minnesota to turn momentum back in his favor. If the decision had to be made today, I think Dallas would keep five corners.

 

[dmq]

Good run through. Kind of tough on the CBs when you don't bring pressure though.

 

[Canadian BoyzFan]

IF we get any kind of pass rush, our corners are going to be lethal.

 

[CrazyCowboy]

good stats....bad performance.

 

[aikemirv]

So, in the nickel, is Newman playing the slot or Pacman?

I thought they liked Newman in the slot although I think Pacmans body type is well suited for it. (small and quick)

 

[Smith22]

So, in the nickel, is Newman playing the slot or Pacman?

I thought they liked Newman in the slot although I think Pacmans body type is well suited for it. (small and quick)

I would think TNew plays the slot in the nickel.

 

[theebs]

Good run through. Kind of tough on the CBs when you don't bring pressure though.

Not in blogger land. In blogger land what is said in the blog is gospel.

I do think that ball is toast and oglesby doesnt do any one thing very good so he is in trouble too.

 

[FLcowboy]

Where's the hate for Henry? He hasn't looked very good either. Perhaps his move to safety in the nickel is imminent.

 

[aikemirv]

I would think TNew plays the slot in the nickel.

Well, that is what I thought the plan was too, but if Newman is playing the slot then Pacman is going to fill Newmans spot but he is practicing at Henry's spot.

 

[miamicowboy21]

I want to see more of scandrick earlier in these games. I know what newman and henry can do. I want to se what jones, jenkins ans scandrick can do in this game against the houston's 1st teamers.

 

[reddyuta]

we better keep 6 CB's.2 of our corners are injury risk all season.

 

[WoodysGirl]

Where's the hate for Henry? He hasn't looked very good either. Perhaps his move to safety in the nickel is imminent.

That's cuz Henry never looks in preseason. Every year he's been here it seems he gets beat like a drum in camp. Season starts and he's good.

 

[thewireman]

So did they do a write up on their CB's as well? Would be curious on what there stats were

 

[MichaelWinicki]

I would think TNew plays the slot in the nickel.

Of course.

That isn't going to change.

 

[jterrell]

we better keep 6 CB's.2 of our corners are injury risk all season.

I would agree there and also say it is one of our deepest positions as far as talent goes. Oglesby and Scandrick can help on special teams. I think you keep 6 for sure.

 

[jterrell]

Of course.

That isn't going to change.

Nope, TNew might not be a ball hawk but he is probably the best pure slot cover guy in football.

Pacman is a gambler who is best on the outside breaking on passes.

 

[AdamJT13]

Anthony Henry:

• Thrown at: 3
• Completions: 3
• Yards: 54

Eddie Royal blew up Henry’s line with a 32 yard catch where Henry got his hands on the ball but could not bat it away from the Bronco. Played soft on a Brandon Marshall comeback on the next play and surrendered a four yarder later.


Orlando Scandrick

• Thrown at: 1
• Completed: 1
• Yards: 0

Scandrick’s lone throw was a memorable one. He blew up Broncos wideout Glenn Martinez on the goalline; Scandrick tracked his man into the end zone, saw Martinez cutting beneath him, released his original WR and rolled up to pop Martinez.

Alan Ball

• Thrown at: 4
• Completed: 1
• Yards: 20

If Vela is going to publish stats, he seriously needs to make sure they're accurate. He says Henry "surrendered a four yarder later," but the Broncos' next 4-yard pass came in the third quarter, after Henry was out of the game. The pass he says Scandrick allowed was for 3 yards, not 0, as he claims. And the Broncos never had a 20-yard completion, which makes it difficult for Ball to allow one completion for 20 yards, as he claims.

 

[Teague31]

Corner Watch, Post-Denver
Corner is supposed to be a new strength on the team. How did they play, with Terence Newman out of the lineup:

Here are the six guys behind Newman in the pecking order:

Anthony Henry:

Thrown at: 3
Completions: 3
Yards: 54
Eddie Royal blew up Henry’s line with a 32 yard catch where Henry got his hands on the ball but could not bat it away from the Bronco. Played soft on a Brandon Marshall comeback on the next play and surrendered a four yarder later.

Mike Jenkins

Thrown at: 4
Completions: 4
Yards: 54
Welcome to the NFL rookie. Denver went after him on their opening drive. Brandon Marshall ran him off on a comeback; Jenkins was still running up the field when Marshall made his cut. Denver then crossed him up, running a stop and go to Royal that got Jenkins to bite. He slipped, letting Royal cruise for 35. Marshall ended Jenkins’ evening by executing Sprint Right Option, otherwise known to Dallas fans as “The Catch” play. Marshall ran what looked like a square in, then pivoted and took off for the deep right corner, where he caught Jay Cutler’s pass for a touchdown.

Evan Oglesby

Thrown at: 6
Completed: 3
Yards: 37
A decent line, but it’s actually less than meets the eye. Twice he was beaten but saw his receivers drop the passes, at eight and 19 yards. Brandon Stokley beat him with ease when the Broncos starters were in. Oglesby’s good camp work may be eroding, because…

Adam Jones

Thrown at: 4
Completed: 3
Yards: 6
How about that YPA of 1.5. Jones looked much more comfortable than he did in San Diego. His tackling was much better and he dropped an interception. He’ll likely start in the nickel on the right corner, with Newman playing the slot when teams go three wide. If Jones continues to play this way, Oglesby is back on the bench, and the fans will resume their chants to get Anthony Henry benched too.

Mike Lombardi said on last week’s show that Jones is not Deion Sanders. Who is these days? If Jones can play nickel corner like this, we’ll all be ecstatic. Jacques Reeves could never sub like this.

Orlando Scandrick

Thrown at: 1
Completed: 1
Yards: 0
Scandrick’s lone throw was a memorable one. He blew up Broncos wideout Glenn Martinez on the goalline; Scandrick tracked his man into the end zone, saw Martinez cutting beneath him, released his original WR and rolled up to pop Martinez. The kid is making big hits on a regular basis. He also came within an eyelash of blocking a field goal and had a 32 yard kickoff return. Those are three good ways to keep yourself on the active roster on Sundays.

Alan Ball

Thrown at: 4
Completed: 1
Yards: 20
Another less-than-meets-the-eye line. Ball took a penalty on one of the other plays, escaped a completion on another play because Marcus Smith tipped the ball and avoided being beaten for a TD on a fade when Patrick Ramsey’s pass floated wide and out of bounds. Ball looked lost on a couple of these plays and needs to make some positive plays to earn another year on the roster.

– Two weeks ago, Oglesby looked like he might force the coaches to keep six corners. He looked pretty good against San Diego but Adam Jones and Orlando Scandrick have probably jumped him in the pecking order. Oglesby still has a decent chance but he’ll need big games against Houston and Minnesota to turn momentum back in his favor. If the decision had to be made today, I think Dallas would keep five corners.

 

[cowboys2233]

Corner Watch, Post-Denver
Corner is supposed to be a new strength on the team. How did they play, with Terence Newman out of the lineup

It was ugly, there can be no question about that. We had no pass rush either. I guess that means we suck. Oh well.