Cowboys Assistant Coaches Discuss Cornerbacks, And Dez Bryant
by Dave Halprin on Feb 25, 2011 3:01 AM CST
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PrintIn an earlier post, we mentioned some of what Jason Garrett had to say about the Cowboys and the combine. But he wasn't the only Cowboys coach talking to the press recently, some of his assistants got in on the act.
Dave Campo, who managed to survive as the secondary coach even though Dallas was courting another guy, had this to say about his cornerbacks.
"I've never gone into a season with three corners active - only three guys," Campo said. "Now, we did have Alan Ball able to be the fourth corner. We certainly looked at it that way. But you're changing two positions when that happens. So I think that's something that will have to be addressed, for sure."
I have to agree with Campo there. We made a point of mentioning this last season when the roster came out after training camp, the lack of depth at corner was kind of shocking. One way for the Cowboys to help solve that would be to get a free safety, and shift Alan Ball back to corner. He and Bryan McCann could be viable backups on a short-term basis. Or, of course, they could splurge on a corner with the #9 pick. However they do it, Campo wants more options.
Campo said he thought some of Jenkins' struggles last season involved the midseason switch to Paul Pasqualoni as defensive coordinator, while Newman's play was affected by a rib injury. He thinks Ryan's defense can help both return to their 2009 form, but expects the team to try to build extra depth.
"I think that's something that will be determined by Jason and Rob and how they want to work that situation," Campo said. "Especially at the corner position, we were bare bones, no question about it."
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Wade Wilson, the QB coach, talked about the progress Tony Romo has made from his injury. In short, he says Romo is 100%; he's been throwing and all systems are go on that front. He was also asked about something that's been brought up on this site occasionally, and that was did Romo learn anything by taking a seat and watching Jon Kitna run the team. Wilson thinks so.
Do you see any benefit in Romo sitting out and getting a different view?
Wilson: I would think so. We've talked a little bit about that. We haven't gone into great detail about that, but just when you take a step back and it's kind of taken away from you, some of that hunger and desire comes back, just things you can learn from watching, just from a different perspective.
He also reiterates something we've discussed about new wide receivers coach Jimmy Robinson. And that's his meticulous nature, and his task-master reputation.
What did you remember from Jimmy Robinson as a coach?
Wilson: He's very meticulous. He's hard on the guys. He's going to coach them and make them accountable. You see the success that he's had everywhere he's been, especially in Green Bay, coming off the Super Bowl year. So I think he'll be a great addition to the team.
Speaking of wide receivers, one Cowboys coach wouldn't mind poaching a WR for some work on his unit. Joe DeCamillis wants all the talent he can get on special teams, and one particular talent, above all.
Special teams coach Joe DeCamillis believes concerns that [Dez] Bryant is more likely to get hurt on kickoff returns is overblown. He wants to see Bryant return punts and kickoffs.
"I like him on both,'' DeCamillis said. "When he played on kickoff returns he was outstanding. We've just got to make sure we've got a really good group blocking for him, that's the main thing.
"Devin Hester (Chicago) has been back there the whole time and really hasn't had any appreciable injuries. I think part of the reason is he's had good blockers.
"Again, it's not my decision. It's a team decision. But if you're asking if I would like to have him back there, sure. He's a game-breaker, man. His average would have been a lot higher if he didn't have several called back.''
This one is always a tough decision. We all saw what Dez can do on special teams last year, he's absolutely a game-changer. But, he's now going to be counted on as a full-time starting wide receiver (he better be a starter, Jason Garrett!), and despite what DeCamillis says about overblown fears of injury, special teams are high-contact plays that do create injuries. Losing a star player because of special teams is highly frustrating. On the other hand, special teams are a very important phase of the game, and not just for the highlight punt returns that go for touchdowns. Field position is based a lot on what special teams are able to accomplish.
So what say you BTB? Dez on special teams, or no way, save him exclusively for the offense?
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Man,that is a question.Would love to have Dez on teams because of what he can do,but,
it is a lot easier to get hurt.When I played,the STs hits always seemed to hurt a lot more than getting hit after making a catch.I would never want to get Dez hurt playing STs but imagine the production we could get out of him.But,no,I don’t want Dez doing KOs,PRs maybe.
Cowboys For Life!!!! Win,Lose,or Lose Horribly!!!
Changed my mind.WR only for Dez,he has enough on his plate.
"No matter where you go,there you are." "Pig Killer" Dallas Cowboys Rule!!!
I see a career in politics for you NV! LOL
But I think you said… yes we want him breaking open games and no we don’t want to risk injuring him… This will be a tough one.
Don't believe everything you think.
Since he's in Nevada he can run against Reid.
Funny NVC, all this time I was thinking your moniker was NYCowboy4Life. You be in Nevada. John Ensign was a friend of mine in the 6th grade. He was a little skinny kid with straight cut bangs down to his eyebrows.
If you can't fix it with a hammer, you've got an electrical problem.
Met him at a RNC meet and greet and voted for Sen Ensign.
He is doing a nice job for us,takes some heat in the press though. Bowl cut huh,that is funny.
"No matter where you go,there you are." "Pig Killer" Dallas Cowboys Rule!!!
by NVCowboy4Life on Feb 25, 2011 8:39 PM CST up reply actions
Couldn't do any worse than H Reid,now he wants to close our brothels.Oh the humanity! lol
"No matter where you go,there you are." "Pig Killer" Dallas Cowboys Rule!!!
Maybe it's just me, but I have several problems with the coaches in this post.
1. Leave it to Dave Campo to give away a draft strategy. Dave, STFU. Go back to looking like a fool letting your players pants you, and trying to do their dances. Better yet, retire.
2. Wade answers the question of if Romo learned anything from Kitna by saying, yeah, he’s hungry to play. Uh, how about the screen game? How about leading men? How about playing with a little fire? Is anyone in Romo’s ear here? Romo is great, but how about demanding better from him?
3. Dez on ST. Yeah, yeah, Hester has done it for years. Well, Dez has shown frequent flashes of greatness, but he’s also shown a perpensity for injury. Just stick him in the starting lineup and stop all this craziness about ST. He’s not replaceable as a receiver. Get a returner that’s replaceable.
If you can't fix it with a hammer, you've got an electrical problem.
I think Romo plays with a lot of fire
and he is who he is anyway, you can’t change a guy’s personality, thats ridiculous.
In Romo we Trust
So let me get this straight.
First you say he has fire, then you say he is who he is, and he can’t change. Now I know you’ll argue till you’re blue in the face when it comes to Romo, but try to listen. Yeah, I think Romo could totally learn from Kitna in the screen game. And it was nice to see the QB jump on a few players last year…for once. Romo has not shown that he even understands what a leader of men is. IMO he’s just a really good player, and that’s all he’ll ever be.
I find your response unnecessary and offensive, sir. I have never spoken to you in that manner, and to the contrary have come to your defense in debates in the past. So I ask you, how can you look down your nose and say that things which are clearly true are ridiculous? Your constant blind defense of Romo is what’s truly ridiculous.
If you can't fix it with a hammer, you've got an electrical problem.
teams are not stupid..
they know we only had 3 decent db’s last year…
What Campo said is basically what every team in the NFL know about our team.
yeah, I don't get the Campo hate around here
I always thought he was a good coach. He can only do so much with the players he’s given and if he isn’t given any NFL caliber safeties to work with, it’s pretty tough to criticize him IMO.
In Romo we Trust
Campo
Also, the fact that he is STILL with the team and would have STILL been with the team in some fashion even if we did hire Horton – as Garret said:
So I was very clear with Camps. I said, ‘You’re going to be here. We want you here. I’m not positive what your role’s going to be right now.’
Leads me to believe JG knows something we don’t. Combine that with this quote:
“Now, we did have Alan Ball able to be the fourth corner. We certainly looked at it that way. But you’re changing two positions when that happens. So I think that’s something that will have to be addressed, for sure.”
And suddenly I am picturing Campo begging to draft a starting safety (last draft) and explaining Ball is really a back up CB and we should leave him there. I’ll never have proof, but…I am willing to give Campo the benefit of the doubt and see how our DBs play under Ryan’s schemes and with (hopefully) an actual starting caliber FS.
"I am a true believer. Anthony Spencer will have 7 or more sacks in 2011 and Stephen Bowen can ball!" - Kegbearer
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable."
- Tom Landry
Well I said maybe it's just me.
Campo still being around smacks of a Jerry condition. Garrett can have who he wants, where he wants, but let Campo stay. It doesn’t matter where. I can turn this around and say the same thing others have said. What do you expect Garrett to say? I’m sure Campo is a likeable guy, and all, but my problem is what has he really done for the Cowboys as the DB coach? He allowed himself to be completely humiliated by Pacman on Hard Knocks, and his secondary was in disarray last season. Most blame Wade Phillips for Alan Ball, but I specifically remember Campo raving about how good Alan Ball was at Safety last season.
Garrett tried to replace Campo. Garrett, the man with a plan for everything, wasn’t sure where Campo would be. That’s because he’s not part of Garrett’s plan. Not singling you out KB, just there’s no use debating a Romo point with Terry. Some days he agrees with what you say, and some days you offend his Master.
If you can't fix it with a hammer, you've got an electrical problem.
Agree with you on Point #2.
Basically, Wade said Tony wants to play again. He doesn’t say that he learned anything. I would have loved to hear that Tony spent the extra time he had breaking down game film, working on the mental aspects of the game, etc.
And Terry, before you get your panties in a bunch over this, I am not saying that Romo did not do any of those things, just that Wilson’s answer was a non-answer, understand?
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I disagree
I think it’s obvious to any competent Cowboys fan that Romo goes far and beyond watching and breaking down game film and working on all aspects of his game. I did think Wade answered the question by saying being out of the game helped Romo’s hunger to back even stronger.
This notion that you learn intensity and leadership from another player is absolute nonsense, those are traits you either have or don’t, and to me it’s obvious Romo has always had them in spades but fans love to blame loses on the qb so they make up things like lack of leadership and intensity are the reasons we fail….all nonsense.
In Romo we Trust
I can see that you got your panties in a bunch anyway
Wilson’s answer (“Romo is hungry to play”) is a horseshit answer to the question, as any competent Cowboys fan can see. If he told us what Romo learned, that would be interesting.
Let us review Wilson’s answer a bit more. He says, in part, that “some of that hunger and desire comes back.” The only inference to be drawn from that is that Romo had lost some of his hunger and desire prior to his inury. According to Wilson, Romo’s position coach, Tony’s hunger and desire were lacking. As Wilson knows Romo as well as anybody not named Terry, I put great stock in his words, as any competent Cowboys fan would do.
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I kind of doubt that Wilson meant it that way, but I think it's inevitable in
this day and age that someone will parse his words in that direction. He gave a “Bull Durham” answer, and that’s what most people with half a brain will do when they know that no matter what they say, someone on the ’net or in the tabloids will take it in unintended ways.
I agree, I am just pushing Terry's buttons, as any Competent BTB Poster enjoys doing
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again, you're wrong
If you really pushed my buttons my response would have been much harsher, you should know that.
In Romo we Trust
I disagree about that inference
The inference I draw is that when you’re not playing you lose some hunger and desire, not prior to the injury. I think any player’s desire would wane when they’re not playing, thats just natural. I’m sure it happened with Brady when he was out the entire season in 2008.
In Romo we Trust
Wilson does not say that. Doesn't say that at all.
He says that Romo’s sitting out brought back his desire and hunger, whcih necessarily means that he had lost some prior to his injury. Any competent Cowboys fan can see that.
In any event. my point is that Wilson gave a horseshit answer (Or a Bull Durham answer as Fernie termed it). He said nothing. He hints that Romo learned some stuff when he sat out, but does not say what that was. That is what I would like to hear about.
I am still waiting for you list, in specific detail, the areas of the game that you think Romo can improve upon. While I have all but concluded that you will never answer that question, as your mancrush will not allow it, I will keep asking
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Thats not what Wade said at all
Wade said Romo’s hunger and desire will be better since he sat out all those games, had nothing to do with his pre-injury state of mind.
As usual you’re FOS
In Romo we Trust
I am full of shit?
Wilson did not say that his hunger and desire will be better. He said it will “come back” which necessarily means that it was less before. As usual, you have your lips firmly planted on Tony Romo’s buttocks. Have you learned to enjoy the smell of his farts?
Still waiting on which parts of Romo’s game need improvement. Spare us the Tom Brady detour and just list the specific areas that Romo needs to improve upon.
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thats not what that means and you know it
and to answer your question, absolutely yes.
In Romo we Trust
Still waiting for you to list what areas of Romo's game need improvement
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So the nswer to my question "Have you learned to enjoy the smell of his farts?"
is “absolutely yes”
Do you find that his fart aroma varies with his diet and workout routine, or do they smell pretty much the same no matter what he does? Do his game day farts have a particularly pungent aroma?
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You already know Terry loves Romo...how did you expect him to respond?
I’ll list the areas Romo needs to improve upon…
First let me preface my comments by saying I’m a believer in Romo. I think he’s the real deal and we can win with him. I thought Romo had plenty of desire to play the game, so I think Wilsons comments may have been worded better. I do think that having something you love get taken away makes you appreciate it more, though.
I’ve said this before, but I think Romo needs to Improve how he starts games. Often times, it takes him a quarter to get into rhythm. I think he’s pretty clutch in last minute drives, but I’d like to avoid these by having more scores early. The coaching staff needs to better facilitate this by scripting the first 10-15 plays.
I always thought Romo could improve his short game. He’s always looking for the big play when sometimes it can be very effective to dump it to his checkoff man and let him make a play. I think this is the lesson he’s learned by watching Kitna. You can have a very effective offense with short passes, especially if you have the playmakers. If he can effectively mix and match the long and short game, I think we’ll see his game take another step up.
sniff
Same sh!t, different piles pile.
Merely amateur opinion.
Terry, a Pro’s take, please?
Point After (rule change): You score, you kick. Debate welcomed.
I am still waiting for you list, in specific detail, the areas of the game that you think Romo can improve upon.
Terry? Answer this? When everybody named Terry knows Romo’s perfect and can’t be improved upon? The ideal QB, ideal man, all-seeing, all-knowing, omnipotent Tony the Tiger, benefactor of the downtrodden, defender of wee meek animals. friend to small children and loved by all womankind (even some fellas).
You’re kidding, right?
And I risk incurring the wrath of not just the panty-bunched man himself, but his Terryfying Disciples, to boot.
Point After (rule change): You score, you kick. Debate welcomed.
HAHAHAHA - Don't know about incurring wrath...
But you have my appreciation for this most eloquent and charismatic description
The ideal QB, ideal man, all-seeing, all-knowing, omnipotent Tony the Tiger, benefactor of the downtrodden, defender of wee meek animals. friend to small children and loved by all womankind (even some fellas).
"I am a true believer. Anthony Spencer will have 7 or more sacks in 2011 and Stephen Bowen can ball!" - Kegbearer
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable."
- Tom Landry
Not that I agree with the rant on Romo, but either way, did you expect Wilson to
say those things? We complain about coaches who throw players under the bus, so why would any of us want Wilson to do that to Romo, even if what you’re saying about Romo were true (and I think most of what you said is untrue).
If we don't see Dez back to return kicks then,
to my mind that means the team is ahead or playing a good game.
I think we will only see him returning when we need a big play or a morale boost.
just my opinion.
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Punts if anything, no to kickoffs
With Kickoffs you have 10 guys running full speed ready to clean your clock. A punt return is more about making one guy missing and finding the hole.
Why are we over thinking this?
I can understand the fear of losing Dez to a season ending injury, because of what we feel he can accomplish as a WR. From a team or coaching perspective, losing Dez to ST’s would be viewed as a huge mistake by the fans, so it would be the safe move to just play Dez at WR. But think on this a bit, do we get to the Superbowl by playing it “safe”? And, getting to the Superbowl is our goal, right?
I look back on the Bears team that it made it to the Superbowl a number of seasons ago. How much did Devin Hester impact that team, because we certainly know that offense wasn’t anything special? It is a tangible advantage to have an elite returner. It can change the momentum of games, and it certainly helps to consistently start your offense near midfield. Look at San Diego, they had one of the best offense and defense in the league this year, but failed to make the playoffs because of their ST. Remember our ST troubles of 2008? Most of us will view the ST’s as the b@stard stepchild unit, as long as it’s not losing us games, we don’t think too much about it. But it would be a mistake to not use better resources to assure strong play from this unit. I think most of us feel that DeCamillis is a pretty good coach, you have to give him something to work with…Good teams don’t played scared.
Good teams don’t played scared
Bang on.
Good teams attack, go for it, lay it on the line every play. Good teams, winning teams, play to win.
They don’t play not to lose.
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Agreed,
The benifits of having our top guy returning kicks far outweighs a potential injury concern.
The swings in field position, scores, etc all contribute to winning games and to getting our next SB.
I'm past worrying about Romo now...
The only time I was concerned was after that Seattle loss in the playoffs…I was worried the kid’s psyche would be devastated. Most QB’s wouldn’t have come back from that. Not only did he get over it, he’s continued to play at a high level ever since. I have no doubt in my mind that he’s a top 10 QB with the upside to be a top 5 QB.
Is he perfect? No. Is there a perfect QB out there? No. But I have no doubt the kid has the right priorities and prepares to the best of his abilities. These days I just chuckle when I hear fans questioning his work ethic or desire. Anyone who has their eyes open can tell this kid has been our team these past 4 1/2 years. He has been the only reason we have been considered contenders.
If I have any complaint, it’s that I wish he would learn to start the game faster, but I put some of that on the coaches. He’s a rhythm QB that needs a little time to get into the game, so the coaches could help with that by taking an approach out of the Bill Walsh handbook and script the first 10-15 plays.
by CaliFanInTx on Feb 25, 2011 8:25 AM CST reply actions 1 recs
+∞
You had me at “…was worried…”.
Only problem I have is with the “the only reason we have been considered contenders”, but I understand your point. Contending takes a team. I know you mean it in a slightly different way.
Point After (rule change): You score, you kick. Debate welcomed.
Contending does take a team...but my comment was directed towards our defense or the inconsistency of it...
…Wade didn’t have much success building a dominant unit. The Defense frequently folded at the most inopportune moments. How many games did we have to outscore the opponents to win? Wades first game every year has been a defensive collapse…look back over the last 4 years. We even made last year’s anemic TB team look like a juggernaut.
It’s the offense that has been driving this team the past 4 years. In a way, Romo going down was a good thing, because this team learned to be self sufficient, instead of just waiting around for Romo to make a highlight play.
Not sure how Paul Pasqualoni taking over on D hurt Jenkins. Jenkins was
stinking it up long before that.
Pasq
Called a lot more zone coverage and Jenkins is better at man and has even stated as much. Pasq took him out of his comfort zone and made him learn to be more well rounded as his position, so I can see what Campo is saying, AND I don’t blame Pasq…as opposed to Wade who was relying only on man coverage because his guys liked and were better at it and he didn’t want to discourage them by asking them to learn something new or play in a way they didn’t like (my personal view of the subject)
"I am a true believer. Anthony Spencer will have 7 or more sacks in 2011 and Stephen Bowen can ball!" - Kegbearer
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable."
- Tom Landry
Yeah, I saw Jenkins talk about that. But he still wasn't playing well even before that.
My impression was that PP moved to more zone because the D backs were having so much trouble (although I do think some of the trouble came from the lack of pass rush).
Yes
Jenkins had issues prior as well, clearly. And maybe pasq thought with zone coverage Jenkins might cut down on his PI penalties.
yeas, pass rush also had something to do with it, though safety play from Ball was really what killed our CB’s confidence (in my opinion) since they could rely on over the top help and “tried too hard” as the saying goes.
"I am a true believer. Anthony Spencer will have 7 or more sacks in 2011 and Stephen Bowen can ball!" - Kegbearer
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable."
- Tom Landry
Absolutely. The poor safety play was a huge contributor as well. That's
why I want Jenkins to get his chance under Ryan.
Hopefully we will get a better Safety
Either thru the draft or free agency (if the labor dispute gets solved in time)
Did anybody ask the coaches about Akwasi?
I think one player that could have the biggest impact on our draft is Akwasi. If the coaches decide they really like him and Jerry is in a gambling mood (like last year) they might wait until mid to late rounds to address safety. If they are really concerned about Akwasi being able to play and to stay healthy (as they probably should be) then a top safety might justify a 2nd round pick, or even pick Prince at #9 if they really believe he could play corner or safety well at the NFL level.
Yeah, definitely a huge factor in the draft in my mind as well. Also Sandejo might be a factor. That is why I didn’t think the mocks showing us draft two safeties were accurate. We might get one (though I wouldn’t mind the new safety to be a FA veteran instead), but when was the last time the Cowboys spent a day one draft pick on a safety (Roy? And before that was there any after Woodson?)
Personally, I hope we break some past trends under the new JG regime (1st round OT and early round safety)
"I am a true believer. Anthony Spencer will have 7 or more sacks in 2011 and Stephen Bowen can ball!" - Kegbearer
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable."
- Tom Landry
Yeah
I am sold on the 1st round OT (hopefully by trade down). It’s the 2nd round that I keep changing my mind. There should be some good DEs that drop and some talented OG too, not to mention the run on safeties will start in the 2nd.
I think 3rd roudn is where there is some good value with CBs with upside and OLB projects that could provide us some more pass rushers.
"I am a true believer. Anthony Spencer will have 7 or more sacks in 2011 and Stephen Bowen can ball!" - Kegbearer
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable."
- Tom Landry
If they go OT, they have got to get someone who can make an early
impact. Colombo has the off season to get refreshed, but he won’t last another long season.
ur right!
ive been sayin all along the elite qb’s(i still think tony is elite) have all been built very service able OLines…When’s jerry gunna start building tony’s??
by Rj MarleyJane Groves on Feb 25, 2011 9:46 AM CST up reply actions
Campo = Little Wade... fire this guy!
Jenkins’ struggles where Paul’s fault?
Hrm, what are Jenkins’ biggest highlight reels of failure?
Texans game – getting ripped apart by their 3rd/4th string WRs
Jaguars game – made Mike Sims-Walker look like a pro-bowler… after he was done drawing 100 yards of pass interference flags.
1st Giants game – need I say more?
Packers game – the worst atrocity of any CB in a Cowboys uniform in a long time. Literally gave up, jogged around, and stopped tackling because he didn’t want to be sore in the morning.
No Dave. Jenkins’ biggest atrocities came under you and Wade. He is a failure of a CB and you’re not far behind him as a coach with your excuse making and enabling.
The Ohio State Buckeyes are your Sugar Bowl champions... and for the 7th year in a row Michigan still sucks.
by Blue Eyed Devil on Feb 25, 2011 9:40 AM CST reply actions
Can someone post the picture of Jenkins smiling for the camera during the Packers game while Fox flashes up the statistic that he is the worst CB in the NFL in 2010?
The Ohio State Buckeyes are your Sugar Bowl champions... and for the 7th year in a row Michigan still sucks.
by Blue Eyed Devil on Feb 25, 2011 9:41 AM CST up reply actions
Whoa! As p!ssed as that moment still makes me...
You are seriously jumping the gun.
And I’m saying that with blood-boiling chest-tightness just remembering the incident you mention. Coincidental “young guy on-camera” with a crappy play, crappy stat, but not a reason in and of itself to judge career “failure”.
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Easy there tiger
He is a failure of a CB
One bad season after a Pro Bowl season and suddenly he is a failure? Did you notice the entire team played worse last year and the plays wehre Jenkins crossed the entire field to help out Newman and got there before Ball who was playing center field safety? No one fails alone on a football team and I am far from calling Jenkins a failure. As for the smile in the Packers game…you really think he saw the statistic and was smiling at that? Com’on man!
"I am a true believer. Anthony Spencer will have 7 or more sacks in 2011 and Stephen Bowen can ball!" - Kegbearer
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable."
- Tom Landry
Call me Crazy
But i think if we address the free safety position…..jenkins will play better
by Rj MarleyJane Groves on Feb 25, 2011 9:47 AM CST reply actions
You're not crazy, you're just a little unwell
I know right now you can’t tell …
by One.Cool.Customer on Feb 25, 2011 10:16 AM CST up reply actions
But soon enough you're gonna think of me
And the way Jenkins used to be
"I am a true believer. Anthony Spencer will have 7 or more sacks in 2011 and Stephen Bowen can ball!" - Kegbearer
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable."
- Tom Landry
I don't know...
Would either of them trade Jason Witten for a 2nd round pick?
Now THAT’S crazy!LOL
Rabid and luvin' it
Be real for a second.....
I imagine it is extremely hard to defend a guy when u kno that u are goin to have vertually no help at all….EVER!
by Rj MarleyJane Groves on Feb 25, 2011 9:49 AM CST reply actions
Dez
Let him return punts for us, Kickoff returns are too risky to play him there too.
by CaliCowboysFan92 on Feb 25, 2011 10:37 AM CST reply actions
Dez on both
needs to happen. Why not have the best player returning kickoffs. I think the risk is worth it. He’s just too dynamic to keep on the sidelines during kickoffs. Get some balls
I like McCann on KO's personally
with Dez on Punts…. but only when the Offense is punting from within their own 20…. There is no sense in putting him out there to Call a Fair Catch.
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Knowledge and Skill overcome superstition and Luck-Dawn Patrol
by I am Ironman!!! on Feb 26, 2011 2:22 PM CST up reply actions
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