Quote:Derek Cox was considered elite on this board for some odd reason.


The only elite CB that would give up multiple 200+ yard games a season.

I don't remember that being the case.  I remember him being called "good."  Never remember anyone labeling him "elite" and I was involved in many of those debates. 

 

Quote:I think Cox had like one really really good game as a rookie, which caused a lot of fans, including myself, to jump on his bandwagon. 

That combined with the fact that we had few really good players, Smith traded picks for him, we just wanted him to be worth it lol

 

He actually had about 6 or 7 good games over his first two years.  I think Derek Cox was a talented athlete who wasn't willing to put in the work it took to remain competitive on the NFL level.  The injuries didn't help either.  He didn't  seem to get along well with coaches either.  Seemed like his own worst enemy. Just my opinion. 

 

I'm just glad we can talk about McCray, Davon House and Colvin these days instead of Cox. 

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