Mike Jenkins: This defense could be one of the best ever.
by Albert Breer
During his visit to the Hall of Fame last week, Cowboys rookie CB Mike Jenkins put the bar pretty high for the defense he'll be a part of. And that's putting it lightly.
From the Canton Repository ...
Rookie first-round pick Mike Jenkins, a cornerback, waxed emphatic when asked about prospects for the Dallas defense.
"I feel like it can be one of the best defenses that ever played the game," he said. "We're filled with talent at each position, starters and backups."
Jenkins said he's sure Browns fans remember Bobby Carpenter, a former Ohio State star who for now is behind veteran Zach Thomas at one of the inside linebacker spots.
Carpenter, a No. 18 overall draft pick in 2006, a backup? That's depth.
The last part of that statement might be a bit debatable.
The story went on to preview the season-opener some more, and bring to light Calvin Hill's old allegiances to the Browns, which led him to pursue paritial ownership of the club before it re-entered the league in 1999. Hill dusted off some that old Cleveland knowledge to evaluate the other Cowboy first-round pick.
"Felix Jones," Hill said, "can be a pretty exciting player. He reminds me somewhat of Greg Pruitt."
During his visit to the Hall of Fame last week, Cowboys rookie CB Mike Jenkins put the bar pretty high for the defense he'll be a part of. And that's putting it lightly.
From the Canton Repository ...
Rookie first-round pick Mike Jenkins, a cornerback, waxed emphatic when asked about prospects for the Dallas defense.
"I feel like it can be one of the best defenses that ever played the game," he said. "We're filled with talent at each position, starters and backups."
Jenkins said he's sure Browns fans remember Bobby Carpenter, a former Ohio State star who for now is behind veteran Zach Thomas at one of the inside linebacker spots.
Carpenter, a No. 18 overall draft pick in 2006, a backup? That's depth.
The last part of that statement might be a bit debatable.
The story went on to preview the season-opener some more, and bring to light Calvin Hill's old allegiances to the Browns, which led him to pursue paritial ownership of the club before it re-entered the league in 1999. Hill dusted off some that old Cleveland knowledge to evaluate the other Cowboy first-round pick.
"Felix Jones," Hill said, "can be a pretty exciting player. He reminds me somewhat of Greg Pruitt."
posted by The Gryphon at 10:16 PM
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