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Opportunity knocks for Perkins
By Zac Jackson, Staff Writer
August 3, 2006
Last year's rash of cornerback injuries in training camp opened the door for Leigh Bodden
This year, with Daylon McCutcheon down and Bodden up to join Gary Baxter in the starting lineup, Romeo Crennel again called for someone in his deep but inexperienced pool of backup cornerbacks to step up.
Antonio Perkins
Photo By John H. Reid III
Antonio Perkins is trying to answer Crennel's call.
A fourth-round pick a year ago who struggled to pick up the defense and played in just one game as a rookie, Perkins has been all over the field this week at training camp.
He's been intercepting passes, breaking them up and earning the praise of coaches and teammates while battling Pete Hunter and Daven Holly, among others, for the extra first and second-team reps that are available while McCutcheon is out.
"I know I have a great opportunity here," Perkins said. "I'm trying to show the coaches I'm capable of stepping in when they need me.
"I've had some good practices. Things are a lot more comfortable for me. I know the system better and I know where the play is going to be - it's more of reacting instead of wondering what's going to happen next."
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Hopefully Perkins can step up and become a solid 3rd or 4th CB...
I also would like to see him on Special Teams as a returner... In the 2005 draft, he was touted one of the best kick/punt returners in the nation.. Especially with his blazing speed..