Cowboys Free Agency blog Part 3 of 5: Cornerback

It’s time for part three of this five-part series on possible Free Agents for the Dallas Cowboys. In the previous installments we’ve looked at Defensive End and Offensive Tackle. The Cowboys defense was much improved under Rod Marinelli but it still lacked production that was expected of Brandon Carr and Morris Claiborne. Claiborne hasn’t played much because of a shoulder injury in 2013 and a torn patellar tendon in 2014. Brandon Carr hasn’t produced up to his salary. Orlando Scandrick was their best corner, but often covers the slot in Nickel packages. Sterling Moore and Tyler Patmon weren’t bad, but definitely a weakness on this team. Cornerback is high on the list for the ‘Boys, either in the draft or free agency. Brandon Carr may be released to clear cap room, maybe for one of these players.

Kareem Jackson 5-10 188

57 tackles, 3 Int

Kareem is a physical corner despite his size. Has averaged 56 tackles, 10 pass breakups and 2 interceptions per season in his five-year career. Has existing Jason Garrett connections having played for Wade Phillips in Houston and for Nick Saban at Alabama

Kyle Wilson 5-10 190

26 tackles, 0 Int 

The former 1^st round pick (29^th) has played Nickel for the Jets for the past two years after two years as a starter.  Would be an upgrade over Sterling Moore and Tyler Patmon as Nickel and Dime corner. Playing under a more simplified system under Marinelli could get maximum potential out of Wilson.

Brandon Flowers 5-9 187

52 tackles, 3 Int 

Flowers is the most decorated of the three corners. The former Pro Bowler has a lack for finding the football having amassed 20 interceptions and 101 passes defended in his seven-year NFL career. Played for the San Diego Chargers in 2014 after six seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs.

I’m a big fan of both Jackson and Flowers as possible replacements for Brandon Carr. Kyle Wilson would be a good fit at Nickel and would allow Scandrick to matchup with the offenses best receiver. We shall see how committed the Cowboys are to both Claiborne and Carr.

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