Cowboys claim former Saints CB Corey White

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‏@MikeTriplett·27 mins27 minutes ago
#Cowboys claimed former #Saints DB Corey White off waivers

‏@DMN_George·4 mins4 minutes ago
The Dallas Cowboys have claimed New Orleans Saints CB Corey White off of waivers from New Orleans. #Saints cut him Friday to save cap room.


In 2014, White appeared in 15 games and recorded 53 tackles, one sack, a forced fumble, a recovery, and six pass defenses. Pro Football Focus has him rated as the No. 106 cornerback out of 108 qualifying players.

 

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@CBS11BillJones·Mar 13
not press corner like Ryan uses CBs..better fit for Tampa2.liked as small school sleeper in draft & sure enough became starter

 

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Taken from NFL.Com draft profile:

White is an up-and-coming prospect out of Samford who has great size for a cornerback and could be moved back to safety at the next level given his skill set. He has been a consistent tackler and run defender. He could benefit from playing at the back of a defense and working toward the line of scrimmage to be more involved in run support than he would be from his corner position. He could struggle athletically at corner. Look for him to be taken in the late rounds as a project and special teams contributor.


COMBINE RESULTS
•40 YARD DASH: 4.55 SEC
•BENCH PRESS: 15 REPS
•VERTICAL JUMP: 37.5 INCH
•BROAD JUMP: 126.0 INCH
•3 CONE DRILL: 6.72 SEC
•20 YARD SHUTTLE: 4.22 SEC

ANALYSIS
STRENGTHS
White is very strong in run support, where he takes great angles toward the ball. He uses his feet to track runners and fit on them to make plays. He approaches ball carriers like a safety would, which bodes well for a position switch. White displays good athletic ability when near a receiver with the ball is in the air, but he can struggle getting to that point. All these skill sets combine to make him a stronger and more intriguing safety than corner, especially given his size.

WEAKNESSES
White is not a great athlete for the corner position. He is a bit of an awkward runner and can struggle in transitions. He stutters his feet through movements and in and out of breaks, which makes it difficult for him to cover closely in man-to-man schemes. He is a bit late in reacting to plays because of his slow footwork, and the same is true of his reactions when working in zone.

 

[cmd34]

Sux.

 

[Bluenoser]

Hopefully a change in scheme will help him.

 

[Midswat]

Hopefully a change in scheme will help him.

I think it will. I actually really like this signing based on everything I've read about the player.

I feel better about his long term potential than I do Wilcox, Patmon, or any of the other young secondary players we have.

 

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‏@Birddog26·6 hrs6 hours ago
Glad to see Corey white with the Cowboys, Rob Ryan dropped the ball with this kid. Very versatile DB just needs help with footwork

 

[bvhawkeye]

Finally signed SOMEONE to help? our defense...

 

[NoShame]

I would have liked to see Moore brought back but this guy doesn't seem bad for a project to compete with Patmon.

This offseason I really wanted to see something get worked out with Carr (pay cut or cut), Claiborne cut, and Peanut Tillman brought in along with a rookie.

 

[Rynie]

I don't know much about him, but I'm just going to assume he's another JAG.

 

[yimyammer]

worst case scenario, they cut him with little to no cost, best case they get another DB/safety. I don't see any risk here.