FRISCO, Texas -- When the Dallas Cowboys decided last week to part ways with Nolan Carroll, one of their starting cornerbacks on opening day, it was mostly because they believe in rookie Jourdan Lewis.
"He's a really, really good athlete," coach Jason Garrett said of the Cowboys' third-round pick. "He's got excellent quickness, balance, change of direction, very good ball skills, he's got instincts for the game, he's got a competitive spirit, he keeps coming back. So just a lot to like about him. He's a young player, he's learning every week, and I think he's getting better every week because he really does take the right approach.