Football ESPN: Ranking the AFCW Defensive Backs

Ugly Duck · 07-05-2011, 12:04 PM

Looks like Bill Williamson likes Eric Berry & thinks the Oakland backs will suck without Nnamdi. Same for Denver if they lose the ancient old aged Champ. Seems to like Sandy Eggo:

1. Nnamdi Asomugha, Oakland: This may change. Many league observers expect Asomugha to leave the Raiders when free agency starts. That would be a major hit to this list.

2. Champ Bailey, Denver: Bailey is aging, but he is still an elite-level player.

3. Eric Berry, Kansas City: Berry could be atop this list next year. The second-year safety appears to be a special player.

4. Quentin Jammer, San Diego: The veteran cornerback is underrated. He is a stalwart.

5. Brandon Flowers, Kansas City: He is a favorite of NFL scouts. He is becoming one of the better young cornerbacks in the league.

6. Eric Weddle, San Diego: He is a top safety and a playmaker.

7. Stanford Routt, Oakland: This is a big year for Routt, who just signed a big contract with the Raiders. He’ll be challenged if Asomugha leaves.

8. Antoine Cason, San Diego: Cason is an up-and-coming player. He was very solid is his first season as a starter last year.

9. Brandon Carr, Kansas City: Carr is a strong right cornerback. He and Flowers make a nice tandem.

10. Bob Sanders, San Diego: The new Charger has to show he can stay healthy. If so, he’ll be a great pickup.

11. Tyvon Branch, Oakland: Branch is a good, strong player, but he still has to improve.

12. Michael Huff, Oakland: Huff is decent, not great. He could leave in free agency.

13. Andre Goodman, Denver: He is nearing the end of his career, but he’ll probably start in 2011.

14. Brian Dawkins, Denver: This could be his final season.

15. Steve Gregory, San Diego: He is a solid role player.

16. Kendrick Lewis, Kansas City: Lewis and Berry could be a pair for years.

17. Chris Johnson, Oakland: He could start if Asomugha leaves and the youngsters aren’t ready.

18. Javier Arenas, Kansas City: He could be a good nickel for the long term.

19. Mike Mitchell, Oakland: It’s time for this 2009 second-round pick to make a move.

20. Rahim Moore, Denver: I have a feeling this second-round pick will be ranked much higher next year.

http://espn.go.com/blog/afcwest/post...efensive-backs

Titty Meat · 07-05-2011, 12:09 PM

What an awful list.

ToxSocks · 07-05-2011, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Bo's Pelini

What an awful list.

This.

Ugly Duck · 07-05-2011, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Bo's Pelini

What an awful list.

Hey - at least its football-related. Kind of....

Okie_Apparition · 07-05-2011, 12:16 PM

Hope KnowMo had his condom on before opening this thread

BigCatDaddy · 07-05-2011, 12:16 PM

I've seen worse list, but Bailey is nowhere near that good anymore.

Quesadilla Joe · 07-05-2011, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by BigCatDaddy

I've seen worse list, but Bailey is nowhere near that good anymore.

He absolutely shut down Bowe when he was covering him last year. Champ is still a top 3 corner.

Perrish Cox, Sydquan Thompson, and Andre Goodman should be in the top in this list,

BigCatDaddy · 07-05-2011, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KnowMo2724

He absolutely shut down Bowe when he was covering him last year. Champ is still a top 3 corner.

Perrish Cox, Sydquan Thompson, and Andre Goodman should be in the top in this list,

Nice job of holding him just under 100 yards per game and 1 TD pg. I'm sure that was only against zone though, right?

Quesadilla Joe · 07-05-2011, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by BigCatDaddy

Nice job of holding him just under 100 yards per game and 1 TD pg. I'm sure that was only against zone though, right?

When we blew you guys out in the first game we were playing a very soft zone from the first quarter on. I don't even think Bowe had a catch on Champ when Champ was playing man to man.

**QuikSsurfer** · 07-05-2011, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by KnowMo2724

When we blew you guys out in the first game we were playing a very soft zone from the first quarter on. I don't even think Bowe had a catch on Champ when Champ was playing man to man.

He didn't

KCrockaholic · 07-05-2011, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KnowMo2724

When we blew you guys out in the first game we were playing a very soft zone from the first quarter on. I don't even think Bowe had a catch on Champ when Champ was playing man to man.

What was that part @ 1:23?

Oh must've been a push off.

KCrockaholic · 07-06-2011, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by FRCDFED

There were several; however, the one at 4:47 stands out too.

Quote:

Originally Posted by KnowMo2724

When we blew you guys out in the first game we were playing a very soft zone from the first quarter on. I don't even think Bowe had a catch on Champ when Champ was playing man to man.

In other words, Knowshit is caught once again blowing shit up his own ass.

bowener · 07-05-2011, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KnowMo2724

He absolutely shut down Bowe when he was covering him last year. Champ is still a top 3 corner.

Perrish Cox, Sydquan Thompson, and Andre Goodman should be in the top in this list,

I will not deny that Bowe did shit against Bailey, however I would like to offer a differing reason as to why Bowe was shut down: Cassel sucks and is too scared to throw in to tight windows (for pretty good reasons since his accuracy is suspect at times).

The Ravens game is the perfect example. BAL's corners are pretty bad, yet they managed to stick to Bowe's hip or close enough that Cassel was too scared to make a throw. Eventually (after 2 drives) Cassel completely stopped looking for Bowe.

Something like that.

Pasta Little Brioni · 07-05-2011, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KnowMo2724

He absolutely shut down Bowe when he was covering him last year. Champ is still a top 3 corner.

Perrish Cox, Sydquan Thompson, and Andre Goodman should be in the top in this list,

You are always good for a chuckle.

**The Bad Guy** · 07-05-2011, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KnowMo2724

He absolutely shut down Bowe when he was covering him last year. Champ is still a top 3 corner.

Perrish Cox, Sydquan Thompson, and Andre Goodman should be in the top in this list,

****ing who?

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Ugly Duck MVP Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Petaluma, CA, USA Casino cash: $9955920	ESPN: Ranking the AFCW Defensive Backs Looks like Bill Williamson likes Eric Berry & thinks the Oakland backs will suck without Nnamdi. Same for Denver if they lose the ancient old aged Champ. Seems to like Sandy Eggo: 1. Nnamdi Asomugha, Oakland: This may change. Many league observers expect Asomugha to leave the Raiders when free agency starts. That would be a major hit to this list. 2. Champ Bailey, Denver: Bailey is aging, but he is still an elite-level player. 3. Eric Berry, Kansas City: Berry could be atop this list next year. The second-year safety appears to be a special player. 4. Quentin Jammer, San Diego: The veteran cornerback is underrated. He is a stalwart. 5. Brandon Flowers, Kansas City: He is a favorite of NFL scouts. He is becoming one of the better young cornerbacks in the league. 6. Eric Weddle, San Diego: He is a top safety and a playmaker. 7. Stanford Routt, Oakland: This is a big year for Routt, who just signed a big contract with the Raiders. He’ll be challenged if Asomugha leaves. 8. Antoine Cason, San Diego: Cason is an up-and-coming player. He was very solid is his first season as a starter last year. 9. Brandon Carr, Kansas City: Carr is a strong right cornerback. He and Flowers make a nice tandem. 10. Bob Sanders, San Diego: The new Charger has to show he can stay healthy. If so, he’ll be a great pickup. 11. Tyvon Branch, Oakland: Branch is a good, strong player, but he still has to improve. 12. Michael Huff, Oakland: Huff is decent, not great. He could leave in free agency. 13. Andre Goodman, Denver: He is nearing the end of his career, but he’ll probably start in 2011. 14. Brian Dawkins, Denver: This could be his final season. 15. Steve Gregory, San Diego: He is a solid role player. 16. Kendrick Lewis, Kansas City: Lewis and Berry could be a pair for years. 17. Chris Johnson, Oakland: He could start if Asomugha leaves and the youngsters aren’t ready. 18. Javier Arenas, Kansas City: He could be a good nickel for the long term. 19. Mike Mitchell, Oakland: It’s time for this 2009 second-round pick to make a move. 20. Rahim Moore, Denver: I have a feeling this second-round pick will be ranked much higher next year. http://espn.go.com/blog/afcwest/post...efensive-backs
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