DMN Blog: Losses at CB could cause major strategy change
by Tim MacMahon
The Cowboys' depth at cornerback allowed them to move Anthony Henry inside on substitution packages, which put him on tight ends in obvious passing situations. We might not see that look again until Terence Newman returns, which will be next month at the earliest.
Wade Phillips declined to say whether Henry would still move inside in those situations. It comes down to whether the coaches have enough confidence in Alan Ball to put him at right cornerback in the nickel and dime packages.
That might not be a major concern about St. Louis TE Randy McMichael, Tampa Bay TE Alex Smith and Giants TE Kevin Boss the next few weeks. But it would be if Newman isn't back for the Nov. 16 game against the Redskins and Pro Bowl TE Chris Cooley.
Phillips did say that first-rounder Mike Jenkins and fifth-rounder Orlando Scandrick, who are suddenly the team's second and third corners, had good practices today. The rookies worked with the regular defense and against the starting offense with the scout team.
The Cowboys' depth at cornerback allowed them to move Anthony Henry inside on substitution packages, which put him on tight ends in obvious passing situations. We might not see that look again until Terence Newman returns, which will be next month at the earliest.
Wade Phillips declined to say whether Henry would still move inside in those situations. It comes down to whether the coaches have enough confidence in Alan Ball to put him at right cornerback in the nickel and dime packages.
That might not be a major concern about St. Louis TE Randy McMichael, Tampa Bay TE Alex Smith and Giants TE Kevin Boss the next few weeks. But it would be if Newman isn't back for the Nov. 16 game against the Redskins and Pro Bowl TE Chris Cooley.
Phillips did say that first-rounder Mike Jenkins and fifth-rounder Orlando Scandrick, who are suddenly the team's second and third corners, had good practices today. The rookies worked with the regular defense and against the starting offense with the scout team.
posted by The Gryphon at 6:06 PM
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