Cox Has Been a Lifesaver for 49ers
After a breakout season in 2013, this was going to be the year Tramaine Brock cemented his status as a top-flight NFL cornerback.Brock, however, suffered a turf toe injury in the season-opening victory over the Cowboys and hasn't played since. Though the Niners secondary had a couple of rough games in losses to the Bears and Cardinals, it's rebounded to be a strength in consecutive victories over the Eagles and Chiefs.In fact, the 49ers defense ranks fourth in the NFL in opponent passer rating. Quarterbacks playing the 49ers have a passer rating in 2014 of just 78.0. That's even slightly better than the team's 2013 mark of 78.6. Plus, over the past three games, the rating is just 70.9.San Francisco also ranks seventh in the NFL in passing defense, allowing just 209 yards per gameEven though the 49ers have just five sacks – tied for 26th worst in the NFL – the secondary has played well and also pulled down six interceptions.One reason is the play of cornerback Perrish Cox.Cox, who was expected to serve as an extra defensive back in the dime package this season, has moved into Brock's cornerback spot and excelled. In the victory over the Chiefs this past Sunday, Cox had...
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