tr1 Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 BY MAC ENGEL http://www.star-telegram.com/nfl/story/1416015.html CARROLLTON — When the Dallas Cowboys’ coaching staff finished grading the secondary, the best cornerback on the team was a player who appeared in nine games, and had more hotel fights (1) than interceptions (0). Adam "Pacman" Jones was, according to the coaches’ grades, the most productive cornerback on the 2008 Dallas Cowboys. He’s no longer on the team.:rotflmao: What was thought to be an area of considerable depth and strength last season never developed, and instead turned into a unit that was more about development. The Cowboys’ pass defense ranked fifth in the NFL last season, but was lacking in one vital department "Plays," Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said of what he expects his secondary to contribute this season. "I’d like to see some turnovers out of them." There weren’t many of those last season. The Cowboys ranked 30th in the NFL in interceptions. From dumping veterans and Pro Bowlers to the talented but troubled, no area will look as dramatically different as the secondary. Left cornerback 2008: Terence Newman. 2009: Terence Newman. Injuries limited the Pro Bowler to 10 games, but he had four interceptions. When healthy he is the team’s best cornerback on either side. Right cornerback 2008: Anthony Henry. 2009: Mike Jenkins. Age and injury finally caught Henry, who was traded to the Detroit Lions in the off-season. Jenkins, a 2008 first-round pick, suffered through an erratic rookie year and will have to earn his starting slot. Nickel back 2008: Pacman Jones. 2009: Orlando Scandrick. Jones was cut. Scandrick might have been the team’s biggest rookie surprise last season. A fifth-round pick, he never looked lost and played in all 16 games, and had four passes defended. He demonstrated the ability to play the slot, and could be a starter by Week 1. Strong safety 2008: Roy Williams. 2009: Gerald Sensabaugh. The Cowboys cut the former Pro Bowler Williams, and signed the more cover-oriented Sensabaugh away from the Jacksonville Jaguars. He is not as strong in the run game as Williams, but his coverage skills will allow the Cowboys to do a few more things scheme-wise. Free safety 2008: Ken Hamlin. 2009: Ken Hamlin. No one Cowboy dropped quite as much in ’08 as Hamlin. He went from 15 passes defended to two, and five interceptions to one. The Cowboys need him to return to the playmaker he was in ’07 when he was a Pro Bowler. Primary backups 2008: Mike Jenkins, Alan Ball, Courtney Brown, Keith Davis, Tra Battle, Pat Watkins. 2009: Ball, Brown, Jerome Carter, Michael Hamlin, Michael Hawkins, Mike Mickens, DeAngelo Smith, Pat Watkins. This is all about development; Ball might play at safety, and the Cowboys are hopeful Mickens will develop into a solid nickel cornerback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tr1 Posted June 5, 2009 Author Share Posted June 5, 2009 Well, by dropping PACMan, the pukes actually 'add through subtraction', again! :rotflmao: Here's a little secret: Hamlin peaked two years ago, got paid handsomely, and is not back to the mediocre play that made him so famous in Seattle. Oh, and Newman? His nickname should be 'Spread', because it goes so well with toast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger.Staubach Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 The Cowboys’ pass defense ranked fifth in the NFL last season... Must be the scheme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE OUTSIDER Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 I just heard that they might be thinking about bringing Adam Jones back. This team has officially turned into a joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slinky Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 haha.. http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4240457 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inquisitor Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/story/1419956.html Cut TO so Romo sits to pee won't feel awkward: Check Cut Greg Ellis because he's always whining about money: Check Cut Tank Johnson because he isn't a team player: Check Re-sign a sociopath because he hasn't broken a beer bottle over any ones head in ohhhh... the last 6 weeks and because he was your best CB last year: Check, check and check. Nope, nothing inconsistent about that. Championship! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santana_Fan Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 They will make more plays... just for the other team . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger.Staubach Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 You have got to be kidding me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HapHaszard Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 Things must be looking bleak around Valley Ranch if they are concidering bringing PacMan back. I can see the Bang cartoon now, the re-return of PacMan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Dominion Monarch 06 Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 Is Pros vs. Joes done filming yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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