When University of Alabama coach Nick Saban recently started listing defensive players who had been doing well in practices, most of the names were predictable: Landon Collins, D.J. Pettway, Trey DePriest, Reggie Ragland … But the first player he mentioned was junior cornerback Cyrus Jones, who he said “Is really having a good camp.” So much for the notion by some that the returning players at cornerback were essentially filling in until prize prospects Tony Brown and Marlon Humphrey were ready to take over. As the Crimson Tide prepares to close training camp this week Jones and junior Bradley Sylve are still working with the first unit and showing signs of relinquishing their spots. “My mentality is to be that competitive guy who’s going to compete everyday against the best,” said Sylve, who added about his teammate: “Cyrus Jones’ looking real good.” Read more http://www.saturdaydownsouth.com/sec-football/experience-difference-alabamas-cornerback-competition/
