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Moving Parts: How Will The Cowboys Use Their Defensive Backs?

In 2016, the Cowboys secondary was set, with well defined roles for its defensive backs. Brandon Carr switched from the left to the right side, where he had played his best ball as a Kansas City Chief. Morris Claiborne, who was finally healthy through training camp and the preseason, moved to the more critical left side, where other teams often put their top receivers (because most QBs are right handed). Orlando Scandrick made his career as a slot receiver, so that was his natural position. Anthony Brown, the new kid on the block, was expected to fill in wherever needed.