CB Stephon Gilmore is EXACTLY what the Cowboys needed: Free Agent Film Breakdown
In this film breakdown, we take a look at the Dallas Cowboys newest CB, Stephon Gilmore.
Gilmore is a 2x All-Pro, 5x Pro Bowler, and was the 2019 Defensive Player of the Year. The Cowboys' biggest offseason need, in my opinion, was a stud corner opposite of Trevon Diggs. They got just that with Stephon Gilmore, adding a great defensive piece, but also allowing them to go spend their draft picks elsewhere, either adding to their offensive line, or giving their defense some more depth. Gilmore is a strong body, with tons of great experience and ability. Adding him opposite of Diggs, with young guys like Israel Mukuamu, Sam Williams, Daron Bland, and obviously Micah Parsons, gives me a ton of hope for the Cowboys in 2023-24.
Cowboys CB Stephon Gilmore Film Breakdown
Strengths:
- Man-to-man coverage: Gilmore excels in man-to-man coverage, as he has excellent footwork, quickness, and the ability to stay with receivers.
- Physicality: He is a physical cornerback who can jam receivers at the line of scrimmage, disrupt routes, and make tackles.
- Ball skills: Gilmore has excellent ball skills and can make interceptions, break up passes, and create turnovers.
- Football IQ: He has a high football IQ, as he can read quarterbacks and anticipate routes, making him effective in zone coverage as well.
Weaknesses:
- Inconsistency: Gilmore has been inconsistent at times, as he can have stretches where he gives up big plays or struggles in coverage.
- Tackling: While he is a physical cornerback, his tackling can be inconsistent, and he can miss tackles at times.
- Over-aggressiveness: Gilmore can be over-aggressive at times, leading to penalties or missed assignments.
- Injury concerns: He has had some injury concerns throughout his career, which can affect his availability and performance on the field.
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