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Former coach says Cowboys CB Brandon Carr "can handle the pressure it takes to play that position''
By David Moore / Reporter
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8:37 AM on Tue., Mar. 27, 2012 | Permalink
Kansas City coach Romeo Crennel worked with Brandon Carr the past two seasons.
He knows what the Cowboys are getting.
"I think they're getting a very good cover corner,'' Crennel said. "He's got length. He's got speed. He's developed a mental toughness about playing the position.
"I saw him improve the two years he was with us. He became a very consistent corner, making plays on the ball. If there is one thing that Brandon can do better and probably will do better is begin to intercept the ball more.''
Carr had just eight interceptions in his four seasons with the Chiefs. But four of those came last season. He is an aggressive, physical corner with the strength and tenacity to jam and re-direct receivers.
"First of all, he's been able to line up on the field and go one-on-one with some of the top receivers in our division and some of the top receivers in the NFL to prove he can cover, that he can handle the pressure it takes to play that position,'' Crennel said. "If he has a bad play, he's able to put that behind him and go on and play the next one. I've seen him develop and grow in confidence.
"I think they have a good player and he will fit well in Rob (Ryan's) system.''
Crennel added that he did believe Carr could make the transition to left corner _ once he got his footwork down _ if that's where the Cowboys want to play him.
By David Moore / Reporter
dmoore@dallasnews.com | Bio
8:37 AM on Tue., Mar. 27, 2012 | Permalink
Kansas City coach Romeo Crennel worked with Brandon Carr the past two seasons.
He knows what the Cowboys are getting.
"I think they're getting a very good cover corner,'' Crennel said. "He's got length. He's got speed. He's developed a mental toughness about playing the position.
"I saw him improve the two years he was with us. He became a very consistent corner, making plays on the ball. If there is one thing that Brandon can do better and probably will do better is begin to intercept the ball more.''
Carr had just eight interceptions in his four seasons with the Chiefs. But four of those came last season. He is an aggressive, physical corner with the strength and tenacity to jam and re-direct receivers.
"First of all, he's been able to line up on the field and go one-on-one with some of the top receivers in our division and some of the top receivers in the NFL to prove he can cover, that he can handle the pressure it takes to play that position,'' Crennel said. "If he has a bad play, he's able to put that behind him and go on and play the next one. I've seen him develop and grow in confidence.
"I think they have a good player and he will fit well in Rob (Ryan's) system.''
Crennel added that he did believe Carr could make the transition to left corner _ once he got his footwork down _ if that's where the Cowboys want to play him.