While speaking on a local radio show, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones revealed the team's decision to platoon cornerbacks Orlando Scandrick and Mike Jenkins to begin the 2009 NFL season.
Typically, this happens at the start of a season when a team is unsure as to who will be the better fit. Within the first few weeks, the stronger option will establish himself, winning the role for the long haul. According to Jones, this may not be the case here. He claims that this platoon could continue throughout the entire season.
The fact that both Jenkins and Scandrick are playing the position very well shouldn't work against either of the two, he believes.
Uncertainty at a more defining position like quarterback would typically be an issue, but Jones believes that both Scandrick and Jenkins are more than qualified to play cornerback, in addition to other defensive positions too.
Since both Jenkins and Scandrick have looked strong in the preseason, it's no surprise to see that Jones would like to include them in game time situations as often as possible.
The Cowboys drafted both cornerbacks in 2008. Scandrick was selected in the 5th round, and Mike Jenkins in the 1st round with the 25th overall pick. Jenkins notably returned an interception for a touchdown during one game in 2008, and Scandrick played in all 16 games last season.
Jones not only plans to split duties between the two, but said that it's very well possible that both Scandrick and Jenkins could end up on the field at the same time. When there's raw talent like this, he believes, there's no reason not to play them both.
Coming off of a disappointing end to the 2008 season, the loss of Terrell Owens, and a dismal preseason, the Dallas Cowboys are going to need all of the defensive help they can get.
Typically, this happens at the start of a season when a team is unsure as to who will be the better fit. Within the first few weeks, the stronger option will establish himself, winning the role for the long haul. According to Jones, this may not be the case here. He claims that this platoon could continue throughout the entire season.
The fact that both Jenkins and Scandrick are playing the position very well shouldn't work against either of the two, he believes.
Uncertainty at a more defining position like quarterback would typically be an issue, but Jones believes that both Scandrick and Jenkins are more than qualified to play cornerback, in addition to other defensive positions too.
Since both Jenkins and Scandrick have looked strong in the preseason, it's no surprise to see that Jones would like to include them in game time situations as often as possible.
The Cowboys drafted both cornerbacks in 2008. Scandrick was selected in the 5th round, and Mike Jenkins in the 1st round with the 25th overall pick. Jenkins notably returned an interception for a touchdown during one game in 2008, and Scandrick played in all 16 games last season.
Jones not only plans to split duties between the two, but said that it's very well possible that both Scandrick and Jenkins could end up on the field at the same time. When there's raw talent like this, he believes, there's no reason not to play them both.
Coming off of a disappointing end to the 2008 season, the loss of Terrell Owens, and a dismal preseason, the Dallas Cowboys are going to need all of the defensive help they can get.
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