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- noun Plural form of
cornerback .
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Examples
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•Who's new: The Patriots brought in cornerbacks Shawn Springs, entering his 13th NFL season, and Leigh Bodden, entering his seventh season, to bolster a pass defense that ranked 31st in touchdown passes allowed in 2008.
In his 10th year with Patriots, Belichick now 'a lot friendlier' 2009
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Secondary: The Chiefs harbored intentions of getting younger cornerbacks from the draft.
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The 6-0, 204-pound defender has the cover skills to play corner, analysts say, but lacks the elite speed teams prefer in cornerbacks.
At corner or safety, Jenkins ready to tackle NFL challenges 2009
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While fill-ins such as cornerbacks Devin Wallace and Mike Parker, as well as senior safety Trey Womack, have done admirable work in place of Dowling and McLeod, London would prefer his best players be available when it comes time to begin the conference slate of the team's schedule.
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But going from a 1-15 eyesore to a 7-9 contender in a single season was built on the backs of the cheaper additions of good players such as cornerbacks Terry Cousin and Reggie Howard and linebacker Mark Fields (who was a step more talented than those other two).
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Jenkins, considered one of the top cornerbacks in the Southeastern Conference, decided two weeks ago to return to school for his senior season.
Florida Football Player Arrested AP 2011
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Jenkins, considered one of the top cornerbacks in the Southeastern Conference, decided two weeks ago to return to school for his senior season.
Florida Football Player Arrested AP 2011
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Jenkins, considered one of the top cornerbacks in the Southeastern Conference, decided two weeks ago to return to school for his senior season.
Florida Football Player Arrested AP 2011
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The minimum scores Thomas recommends to his teams are a 20 for quarterbacks, a 23 for offensive linemen, a 20 for middle linebackers and safeties, and a 15 for wide receivers and cornerbacks.
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Jenkins, considered one of the top cornerbacks in the Southeastern Conference, decided two weeks ago to return to school for his senior season.
Florida Football Player Arrested AP 2011
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