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New Cowboys DC Matt Eberflus getting the most out of this team’s cornerbacks is key for the entire defense to find success.
Cornerback Moves
This offseason, the Dallas Cowboys made a few transactions with regard to their cornerback room.
Long-time Nickel CB Jourdan Lewis outplayed what the Cowboys were willing to pay him, and he has moved on to Jacksonville to join the Jaguars.
Dallas acquired a former 1st-round pick from Buffalo, Kaiir Elam, to help stop the bleeding from Diggs’ injury.
In the draft, they were ecstatic to select CB Shavon Revel in the 3rd round, a 1st-round talent.
Aside from that, the Cowboys are largely bringing back the same group that has battled over the past couple of years, but only four of those players stick out above the rest.
Sophomore Surge?
A 5th-round pick in 2024, CB Caelen Carson saw limited snaps as a rookie but flashed potential in spot duty.
Known for his discipline and fluid hips, Carson’s strength lies in man coverage.
With a full year in an NFL defensive system, he enters camp more comfortable and confident.
Carson is a coach’s favorite for his football IQ and work ethic, and if he shows development in camp, he could emerge as a reliable option opposite Bland.
Time for Redemption?
Formerly a 1st- round pick by the Buffalo Bills in 2022, Kaiir Elam arrives in Dallas looking to reignite his career.
Injuries and inconsistency plagued his early seasons, but Elam still possesses elite athletic traits and starting experience.
If DC Matt Eberflus can tap into his potential, Elam could offer a high-reward option.
This training camp may be his best shot to re-establish himself as a starter in the NFL.
DeMarvion Overshown has an optimistic timetable for his return in 2025, as well as an idea for how Eberflus should best use him.
Like a little kid counting down the days to open the gifts under the Christmas tree, Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus will have to wait to deploy one of the most talented players on the roster, linebacker DeMarvion Overshown.
And when he does, it’ll be very intriguing how exactly does he use him. Overshown appears to have a preference and him sharing a recent realization while watching highlights of himself is a hint. He wants to blitz often.
“I be watching highlights and realized if I just would’ve blitzed more, easily would’ve tallied more sacks,” Overshown posted on X, formerly known as Twitter. ...
