Lost amidst all the fuss about the trade for Dré Bly last month was the status of the incumbent cornerback opposite Champ Bailey — third-year player Domonique Foxworth, who started nine games (including playoffs) as a rookie and then drew notice for his admirable work as an emergency fill-in at safety last December.
But don’t expect Foxworth to take public grievance with the move. Even though he’s only two years removed from his undergraduate days at Maryland, he’s far too savvy to play that game.
“All I can do is what I’ve been doing,” Foxworth said. “I fully expect to find a way to get on the field and make plays like I’ve done the first two years. I don’t think much was expected of me as a rookie and I still found a way to perform, and last year the same thing, I still found a way.
“(Bly is) a great addition to our team — which I’m excited about. As far as I’m concerned, it’s just another obstacle that I have to get past to find a way to get on the team or find a way to get on the field and contribute to the success of this season.
“I’ve been around long enough to know that all that is — no offense, it’s media jazz,” Foxworth added. “They need something sensational to write about. I mean, what better to write about than ‘Champ and Dré, the best corners in the league’ and that tandem is pretty good, but I think there’s another corner on this team, and we can be the best three in the league. But that’s not as fun to write about. Like I said, it’s not up to me. I’ll just step out and do my part and whenever it’s called upon — like I said, in my rookie year, I think I was the sixth corner on the depth chart, but by Week 4, I was starting, so crazy things happen. But I’ll be ready when my opportunity comes.”
Hmm. “Media jazz.” I’ll have to make a note of that turn of phrase; I might need to cite it someday. Anyhow, bonsoir after a crammed day here in Denver.
Tags: Champ Bailey, Cornerbacks, Defense, Domonique Foxworth, Dre Bly
You know, I think that it is going to be a GREAT year for Broncos Football. Just think, in 1977, Denver was in the mix. In 1987, We won the AFC Championship. In 1997 we won the whole thing!!!! 2007… I think that this year is DEFINITELY going to be a year to remember. Just think, Champ Bailey, Dre Bly, John Lynch, and Domonique Foxworth as our Secondary?? I LOVE IT. Just the thing we need to shut down Brady, Manning, and all those other power offenses. I just think the talent is there, we just have to worry about execution. I am very excited to see this beginning, because I think we may be working toward something special!
Do you think Foxworth will convert to safety? What about Ferguson and Cox. Are they going to be healthy? I think the Bronco’s will draft a safety in the second or third round. “The age factor,” you know. Do you think they will be tempted to draft a safety in the first if Laundry or Nelson are still there? What do you think?
Speaking of 1997. We all know that the Bronco’s are going back to “five man rush” and are going to “bring the heat” on every down. They are going to play man to man on the outside and will use Lynch to stop the run. So whoever is going to play free safety is going to be chasing a skinny slant to the house every game. So if that is Foxworth it may not be good for his developement. We don’t have to worry about the one big play every game though, because with the Bronco’s new high power offense. Will will see ya at the SuperBowl again.
I also think Foxy may me alittle small for safety. What is he 5′11″ and 180. He needs about 20 pounds of meat.
But Foxy is only one play away of being a starter and will be a star somewhere in the league in the future. Go Foxy!