Caleb Downs: Ready to Shine in NFC East

0:00On April 28, Dallas Cowboys safety Caleb Downs opened up on sports radio about getting bored during some Ohio State games. He said quarterbacks often avoided throwing his way, and not every college opponent brought top talent. Those mismatches left him sidelineed while his defensive line handled most plays. Downs explained it straight, weaker offensive lines meant fewer tackles for him, turning games into downtime, pro football focused stats back him up. He allowed just a 46.5 pass rating when targeted last season, giving up only 22 catches. In coverage, fans and analysts love his confidence as a rookie, ready for more action. The Cowboys plan to deploy him all over, covering tight ends, running backs, wide receivers, plus blitzing and stopping the run. Dallas's defense struggled hard last year, finishing last in the league at 30.1 points allowed per game in 30th and yards at 3. 177. If Downs delivers like hyped, he could flip that unit into a strength come September.

1:03Sounds like the kid's prime to shine in the pros, bringing that college hunger to the NFC East Battle.