DMN Blog: Rookie Cornerback Report... Glenn not practicing
by Tim MacMahon
Fifth-round pick Orlando Scandrick couldn't work out because of an infection in his left eye. He said he hopes to be cleared to work out next week.
First-round pick Mike Jenkins was involved in a couple highlight plays during the limited 11-on-11 action during today's workout. Patrick Crayton burned Jenkins on a fly route for a touchdown. Jenkins made a spectacular interception on a deep ball to Isaiah Stanback minutes earlier, forcing Stanback to the sideline and leaping to catch the ball at its highest point.
There is a lot of talk around these parts about how much more flexibility the Cowboys will have with their defensive calls because of the cornerback depth. That requires the rookies to be ready to contribute right away, and the veterans plan to do their part to make sure that happens.
Anthony Henry has been a mentor to fellow South Florida alum Jenkins for years, and Terence Newman considers it part of his job description to take the rookies under his wing, much like Darren Woodson did for him.
"It's my responsibility to help them out as much as possible," Terence Newman said. "I keep asking them during installation, 'Hey, are you getting everything?' I'm making sure they feel comfortable and trying to let them know that if they have any questions, they can ask me whatever they need to and lean on me in that way."
Fifth-round pick Orlando Scandrick couldn't work out because of an infection in his left eye. He said he hopes to be cleared to work out next week.
First-round pick Mike Jenkins was involved in a couple highlight plays during the limited 11-on-11 action during today's workout. Patrick Crayton burned Jenkins on a fly route for a touchdown. Jenkins made a spectacular interception on a deep ball to Isaiah Stanback minutes earlier, forcing Stanback to the sideline and leaping to catch the ball at its highest point.
There is a lot of talk around these parts about how much more flexibility the Cowboys will have with their defensive calls because of the cornerback depth. That requires the rookies to be ready to contribute right away, and the veterans plan to do their part to make sure that happens.
Anthony Henry has been a mentor to fellow South Florida alum Jenkins for years, and Terence Newman considers it part of his job description to take the rookies under his wing, much like Darren Woodson did for him.
"It's my responsibility to help them out as much as possible," Terence Newman said. "I keep asking them during installation, 'Hey, are you getting everything?' I'm making sure they feel comfortable and trying to let them know that if they have any questions, they can ask me whatever they need to and lean on me in that way."
posted by The Gryphon at 7:01 PM
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