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Cowboys Training Camp Battle: Anthony Henry vs Mike Jenkins vs Dig-Dug

Jul 21, 2008 – 12:00 PM
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Training camp is finally here and FanHouse breaks down the most important position battles heading into the season, team by team

The Dallas Cowboys have quite a battle ahead of them in the secondary: who starts at cornerback opposite Terrence Newman? There are not two, but three candidates for the job: Anthony Henry, Mike Jenkins and PacMan Adam Pole Position DigDug Jones.

Henry had a very productive season in '07 as the starter. He picked of six passes and was very solid in coverage. However, Dallas can't be too sold on the oft-injured Henry or else they wouldn't have signed Jones and drafted Jenkins.

Jenkins (who, like Henry, went to South Florida) was taken with the 25th pick in the first round of April's draft. He was one of the top CBs in the draft and the Cowboys expect him to be a difference maker sooner than later. In the ultimate team move, Henry has said he is willing to move to safety if the coaches feel Jenkins can start right away.

And then there is DigDug. No one questions his abilities on the field ... but there is a huge question mark about his character. Usually, Dallas doesn't mind having a few bad boys on the team but they are so close to being a Super Bowl squad. Jones hasn't played a down since 2006 and it doesn't seem likely that the team will put all their faith in him starting right now.
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