Miami Dolphins Top Cornerback - Jimmy Wilson

by Kevin Nogle on Nov 6, 2011 10:30 AM EST

ProFootballFocus.com recently updated their cornerback ratings for NFL players, and rookie Jimmy Wilson grades out as the top corner for the Miami Dolphins. Wilson, a seventh roudn draft pick, is ahead of starters Vontae Davis, Sean Smith, and Will Allen, despite the glaringly obvious big plays he has allowed.

Wilson, who got his first start of the season last week against the New York Giants, had seen limited snaps before that game. But, when he is on the field, he is typically making a difference. Sure, he allowed the game winning touchdown in the Cleveland Browns game, and he allowed the end-of-the-half score by the Giants, but Wilson has become a solid cover corner - in just two months of professional football.

"What we like about Jimmy is he's a competitive guy. He shows up and gives it his all," defensive coordinator Mike Nolan said of Wilson. "As cornerbacks go he's a little bit of an over achiever. He's tough as hell and tackles well."

"He's fighting his tale off out there for us and you have to appreciate that," Nolan continued. "In the case of winning a game he helps us."

The Miami Dolphins secondary ranks, according to ProFootballFocus.com, like this:

Rank	Player
1	Jimmy Wilson
2	Tyrone Culver
3	Sean Smith
4	Vontae Davis
5	Reshad Joens
6	Will Allen
7	Benny Sapp *
8	Yeremiah Bell
9	Nolan Carroll
	* Not with team

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Jeez, Yeremiah Bell is rated behind Sapp? I'm not sure wether to laugh or shake my head.

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by I'm_an_F18_bro on Nov 6, 2011 10:43 AM EST reply actions

Not too surprised by Wilson though. He seems to be of the Reshad Jones mould right now.

That is to say a potential playmaker who has to cut down on mistakes such as being caught out of position. The raw talent level is on par if not higher than Vontae. Don’t forget the only reason he was a 7th was the legal issues coming out of college, if not for that, he could have been drafted in the first.

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by I'm_an_F18_bro on Nov 6, 2011 10:49 AM EST up reply actions

Exactly

I think he will grow quickly. He has great instincts. He just needs the reps. I’m looking forward to seeing how he adjusts today.

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by Kevin Nogle on Nov 6, 2011 11:16 AM EST up reply actions

He wouldnt have been drafted in the first round but he might have gone in the second or third.

As for Wilson i agree with you. He is a really good young player and we are lucky to have him. However I find this rating strange because The Dolphins run more zone coverage on the backend than any other club. So naturally, especially with Television broadcast footage it is difficult to assess how our corners are playing and what assignments are blown e.t.c. Personally I have been very impressed by Sean Smith the past few weeks. He is a kid Ive been tough on in his career but I think he has played some really solid games now this season.

Also in this last game against the Giants Jimmy Wilson got beat by Hakeem Nicks, Victor Cruz and Mario Manningham multiple times when he was isolated in man coverage so its hard to say.

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by civwarbuff on Nov 6, 2011 11:49 AM EST up reply actions

We're not using Bell correctly

we have to start using him like the Jets use Eric Smith. Move him to the 2nd inside linebacker spot on passing downs, makes him a threat as a speed blitzer and in coverage. Let Culver take over the SS spot on those downs.

I love the underdog, Jimmy Wilson, I just hope he doesnt fade away like another fan favorite, Brandon London. who? exactly.

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by Davone_Is_BessT on Nov 6, 2011 10:43 AM EST reply actions

"In the case of winning a game he helps us."

Umm, I like Wilson, but how has anyone on this team helped AT ALL in the case of “winning games”. We havent won any….

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by Brantner78 on Nov 6, 2011 10:59 AM EST reply actions 1 recs

That changes today!

The Dolphins have found ways to lose in every manner conceivable. I think they run out of ways today!

by mjams on Nov 6, 2011 11:10 AM EST up reply actions

START CULVER!

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by Patssuck456 on Nov 6, 2011 11:24 AM EST reply actions

This is reflective of Nolan's problem with this defense.

His front 4 can’t generate any pressure on QB’s so he has to blitz. His DB’s, with the exception of Smith (sometimes) struggles in man coverage, which he has to play to bring pressure with the blitz. It’s a Catch-22.

I have a bad feeling that Baldwin and Bowe are going to go nuts today against this secondary.

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by ct1361 on Nov 6, 2011 11:27 AM EST reply actions

Baldwins problem will be youth.

Mike Nolan as you stated doesnt have the personnel right now that we need on defense to win so he is using a tremendous amount of deception to help mask our problems. Bowe understands all of these looks but against the amount of zone coverage we run Im hoping Baldwin will miss some oppurtunities on the field.

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by civwarbuff on Nov 6, 2011 12:01 PM EST up reply actions