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Corner position putting less emphasis on man skills

By Billy Tucker
ESPN.com

Monday, November 24, 2008

As we have stated before, cornerback could be the most difficult position to project to the college level. With so many different schemes these days and the influx of so much Cover 2 shell, having that elite cover-corner is not always the main concern. Scheme is now dictating what coaches want more than ever, and a well-rounded and well-versed corner with good scheme versatility is often more coveted. Cornerbacks can be so difficult to evaluate because often times many teams at the high school ...

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