IRVING, Texas – When Orlando Scandrick’s 2015 season ended last week due to a torn ACL and MCL in his right knee, the Cowboys’ initial reaction could’ve been to play rookie Byron Jones strictly at cornerback from now on.
Instead, the first-round pick continued to moonlight at safety in last Saturday’s preseason game against the Vikings, and he was the first-team free safety in Monday’s practice while starter J.J. Wilcox sat out due to neck spasms.
Why still the dual roles for Jones, who’s 12 days away from his regular-season debut?