Roster Battles: Cornerback
by Parks Smith on Aug 17, 2011 9:28 PM EDT
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PrintCornerback is another position that has changed considerably since the start of training camp. Last week we saw a tough battle that will be shaping up over the course of the next three weeks. Here are our original CB rankings from the beginning of training camp.
1. DeAngelo Hall
2. Kevin Barnes
3. Byron Westbrook
4. Brandyn Thompson
5. Reggie Jones
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Here is how the race stands now:
DeAngelo Hall (NC/10): Hall almost got beat deep courtesy of Mike Wallace, but he showed his spunk and grit and getting into with Maurkice Pouncey
Josh Wilson (UP/9): Wilson also nearly got burnt also, but he was pretty solid the rest of his time in the game. He showed he should be the starter opposite of DHall.
Kevin Barnes (DOWN/7): Nothing to do with Barnes' performance just the added competition. I thought Barnes looked impressive in Phillip Buchanon's normal role at nickle, he got to Roethlisberger once and then London Fletcher came in to finish him off.
Phillip Buchanon (*): Buchanon didn't play, likely because of his suspension, but I still expect him to have a roster spot.
Reggie Jones (UP/5): Jones really impressed me in the second half and was one of the few reserve DBs to register a tackle.
BELOW THE CUT LINE
Byron Westbrook (NC/4): Westbrook was underwhelming on Friday and needs to step it up to remain a Redskin.
Brandyn Thompson (DOWN/2): Was hoping to see more of #40 Friday, maybe we'll see more versus the Colts this week.
Dante Barnes (NC/2): The former Norfolk State Spartan has his work cut out for him to make the team.
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Wow it seems like we are kind of thin at CB
Considering injuries happen all the time. Hopefully some guys step up and build depth.
Hoping that guy is Reggie Jones. I'd also want to see a lot of Thompson the next three weeks.
Side note: was anyone impressed with Anderson Russell?
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I thought he was a mixed bag, as you'd expect from a rookie
flashed some good potential though
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by Parks Smith on Aug 18, 2011 10:34 AM EDT up reply actions
It was blacked out
but I got to see it in NFL network the next day
I got Tiger Blood running through my veins!
I hope Brandyn Thompson shows something on Friday!
All I read (pre-draft) was good… he also plays ST.
weed need major help on D
big ben went 2-3 for 30 some yards and that 1 missed catch was a easy TD, steelers back up tore us up on that td run. and the runners in the nfc east that will happen alot this year… im hoping the defence coach gets fired after this year and we switch back to the 4-3 we cant afford to pass up a good qb next draft even if the need on the d is so great….
Terrible Grammar Aside,
Switching back to the 4-3 would mean another roster overhaul and another two years of struggles. While it looks tough now, this defense will work out just fine over the long haul as we continue to get the right people in the right places.
by Gringo Starr on Aug 18, 2011 7:32 AM EDT up reply actions
glad someone said it
lets not wish for more coaching change.
both our young lbs are better on the line
we still dont have a true nose tackle. most of our other lbs are slow. and dbs cant cover that well. 3-4 isnt ever gonna work unless we take defence guys in the first 3 rounds in the next 3 years straight. switch back to 4-3 would be alot faster and could be done pretty easy this year imo. we go from a top 10 defence to second to last in 1 year. im blaming the coach for that. lets see how they do this friday i guess
by munson21502 on Aug 18, 2011 12:39 PM EDT up reply actions
The missed pass to the left
was the fault of the safety(Horton) not getting over-the-top help.
I got Tiger Blood running through my veins!
but he showed his spunk and grit and getting into with Maurkice Pouncey.
Was the first time, in a long time that I’ve seen someone (especially Hall’s size) stand up to Pouncey. Though Pouncey was smiling.
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Hall likes to talk trash. He did get into some action with another Skins DB a few days ago. He is not that big - shorter than
Kelly Johnson.
by Jefferson1935 on Aug 17, 2011 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Seems like he is a poor man’s Fred Smoot.
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My top 5...
CB1 Hall
CB2 Wilson
CB3 Barnes
CB4 Jones
CB5 Westbrook
I’m not sure when Buchanon became indespensible enough that a 4 game suspension was something that should be overlooked. If the play between Jones and Westbrook are equal then PB will be cut. Also of note is thay Gomes is a bit of a hybrid and play SS, FS & CB. Buchanon is cut IMO.
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Thanks for that...
He’s only shined in practice and in his brief stint on Friday had a sack.
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that practice… he had a “brief” stint" and that is all… he got in the backfield untouched and should have had a sack… i think most would… i want to see his coverage ability in actual games…
Ok.
It’s the first RD of of a four RD fight. This post is about CBs, my point was that Gomes gives the team mucho flexibilty.
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Agree Diesel
Gomes can play all sec positions, and is excellent when brought into the box. He’s an asset to this team.
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Experience
will keep Buchanon from being cut. Gomes would probably take over during the suspension before Jones or Westbrook. Hall, Wilson, Buchanon, Barnes, Gomes looks better than Hall, Wilson, Barnes, Jones, Westbrook
by skins4life010 on Aug 18, 2011 9:27 AM EDT up reply actions
I was impressed with westbrook
I think he is very very very fundementally sound. They attacked him and he was never out of position and broke up every pass. Deangelo is a cheating corner meaning he goes for the pick especially when he knows he is going to have help over the top….and our safeties need to understand that. Gomes is a weapon also and barnes is becoming a ballhawk….he seems to always be around the ball, and his blitzes are are a problem to opposing teams only problem is he could use a little more control
by mr.snyderhireme on Aug 17, 2011 11:59 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
I think it could look like
1. Hall
2. Wilson
3. Barnes
4. Buchanon(after suspension)
5. Jones
Not sure how many CBs are kept on a team but here are my top 5 once the season starts
That is a really good point,
and maybe the reason Shanahan hasn’t gotten rid of anybody of note yet.
Yes
he counts twards the 53 man active, but not the 46 game-day roster(obviously), so he is on the team, but will remain in-active for the first 4 games.
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It will be interesting to see how it develops then
Assuming they are thinking of keeping 5 including Buchanon do they risk having 4 & Gomes for the first 4 games.
Or do they go with an extra corner and take one less elsewhere?
Obviously this is dependant on Buchanon making the final 53, but given they knew about the suspension when bringing him back I expect him to make it.
Should we have tried to hold on to Rogers?
We are looking kinda thin at CB…
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yes
i dont care if he cant catch. least he could cover pretty well and tackle.
by munson21502 on Aug 18, 2011 12:47 PM EDT up reply actions
No
He is the type of player that ego is bigger than his skill set, we upgraded at the number 2 spot so there was no place left for his big head to go
by BmoreRedskin on Aug 18, 2011 12:56 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
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