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 1st round pick (29th) 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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