PFF says we should start Sterling Moore ahead of Claiborne

[Bob Sacamano]

https://www.profootballfocus.com/bl...ck-return-obvious-option-may-not-be-the-best/

Orlando Scandrick is expected to return to the Cowboys this week after the NFL and NFLPA struck a new agreement on the performance-enhancing drug policy. There is no doubt his return is good news for the Cowboys; Scandrick graded as the team’s best player in coverage in 2013 (+8.5). Although he struggled in run support, missing three of 14 tackles, Scandrick filled a valuable role as the team’s slot cornerback (58% of his 658 snaps).

During Scandrick’s absence in the first two weeks of the 2014 season, Sterling Moore performed admirably; he has earned a +1.5 grade in coverage, mostly as the team’s slot cornerback (90% of Moore’s total snaps).

Draft prestige and contract status may relegate Moore to the bench in favor of Morris Claiborne and Brandon Carr, but a case could be made for continued playing time for Moore. While Scandrick will likely resume his slot cornerback duties, Moore’s coverage grade as primarily a boundary cornerback in 2013 (+2.7) is higher than those of both Claiborne (-5.9) and Carr (-1.3). Furthermore, through week two of 2014, Claiborne (-2.5) and Carr (-2.9) have continued to struggle in coverage.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

I didn't know why Dallas keeps him around, I guess this is why. Some Dallas beat reporter, Broaddus I think, allued to Moore needing to stay in the starting lineup too after OScan comes back.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

And so much for Morris Claiborne's new found passion for the game, or whatever Hostile's realtor friend told him. He still sucks.

 

[dbair1967]

PFF...also says we have a top 3 pass rush

 

[Midswat]

Yeah I'm not disputing that Claiborne sucks, because he does, but PFF is a garbage site.

 

[Bluenoser]

I actually like Moore and thought he has showed well when given the opportunites the last couple years.

 

[dbair1967]

Moore always shows pretty well. There's something else going on with him though, as when we cut him before not one team made any effort to sign him. Have no idea what it is because I have never seen anyone write anything on it, but there has to be something more to his story.

But despite what PFF says, Claiborne has looked pretty decent so far and by all accounts was having a superb offseason and training camp before he got hurt again.

 

[Doomsday]

Claiborne and Dez, two towers of intelligence. Scored a 5 and a 16 respectively, on the Wonderlic test. Morons.

 

[dbair1967]

Claiborne and Dez, two towers of intelligence. Scored a 5 and a 16 respectively, on the Wonderlic test. Morons.

 

[Doomsday]

More projection from dbair!

bair

Ever take the Wonderlic? I did, and aced it.

"Hang me up by my.... balls if I ever, ever... sign another dumb player." - Jimmy Johnson

 

[dbair1967]

Keep on 'trolling Dooms

 

[NoShame]

I like Moore too but for exactly what he is. A role player/good backup. Not to start. Hope we keep him around.

 

[Iamtdg]

Of course he should start over Claiborne. That's very obvious. To some people. We will see if it's obvious to Jerry and Garrett.

 

[boozeman]

I actually like Moore and thought he has showed well when given the opportunites the last couple years.

He has. Even as a guy who thinks Claiborne sucks, I still wouldn't start Moore over him. Moore is a sneaky type that can fill in and so on, but I think he will get exposed the more he is asked to do. Tough for me to say as I despise Claiborne and like Moore as a fourth CB.

 

[Iamtdg]

He has. Even as a guy who thinks Claiborne sucks, I still wouldn't start Moore over him. Moore is a sneaky type that can fill in and so on, but I think he will get exposed the more he is asked to do. Tough for me to say as I despise Claiborne and like Moore as a fourth CB.

Everything I have seen shows Moore is better than Claiborne. I start him.

 

[boozeman]

Everything I have seen shows Moore is better than Claiborne. I start him.

He only looks better because of the competition. Put Moore outside against a guy like Megatron or Julio Jones, I guarantee he does worse than Claiborne.

And by the way, fuck you from making me defend a player I dislike.

 

[Doomsday]

Keep on 'trolling Dooms

Pointing out the two players are imbeciles isn't trolling. Looks like you need to look up the term since clearly you don't understand it.

 

[Doomsday]

I like Moore too but for exactly what he is. A role player/good backup. Not to start. Hope we keep him around.

This is a astute assessment.

 

[Iamtdg]

He only looks better because of the competition. Put Moore outside against a guy like Megatron or Julio Jones, I guarantee he does worse than Claiborne.

And by the way, fuck you from making me defend a player I dislike.

:towel

 

[Bob Sacamano]

He only looks better because of the competition. Put Moore outside against a guy like Megatron or Julio Jones, I guarantee he does worse than Claiborne.

And by the way, fuck you from making me defend a player I dislike.

It's not like Morris is beasting against lesser WRs than Megatron or Julio Jones though.