Shutdown Corner Week 15 Preview Podcast with Greg Cosell

Here are the things that really interested me. If you want the full story, listen for yourself here:

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/The-Shutdown-Corner-Week-15-Preview-Podcast-with?urn=nfl-wp13946

Cosell says that the Cowboys have been playing a lot of many lately, and "at some point, you have to win your matchups." I agree. Only so much Rob Ryan can do. Problem is the secondary just being flat-out beat.''

Cosell LOVES Sean Lee. Says he's basically carrying the Cowboys' ILBs and that Bradie James and Keith Brooking are really struggling (never heard that before... sigh...).

Greg says that right now, Jonathan Joseph is the 2nd-best man CB in the NFL, only behind Revis. I agree.

Poise is the name of the game for T.J. Yates, Greg says. He's already doing a lot of the little things right, and it allows him to be successful already in his young NFL career. Cosell says Yates' 4th Quarter performance was the most impressive of Week 14. Eat your hearts out, Eli and Tebow.

Greg says he is continually impressed with Cedric Benson. Views him as a foundation back who can carry a big load and succeed.

Jennings is the one receiver on the Packers who can win vertically against man coverage when left in isolation, Cosell thinks. Says other WRs generally make their deep plays as a result of playing in combination with other receivers. That's a nice way of saying "system guys" in my opinion.

Part of the Raiders' unraveling lately is Palmer's fault, and Greg says the issue is that he is a very rhythm-based passer who hasn't been able to get into his rhythm lately.

Cosell says that young QBs always look better when they have mobility. Says the real test for Tebow will be down the road. In Year 4, will Tebow still be as effective as he is today? Good question.

Greg Cosell cannot speak highly enough about Patrick Peterson. Says he's being trusted like Deion was, and similar to how Revis is trusted nowadays. Daryl Washington gets big praise for his play as a LB.

Rob Gronkowski is 275 pounds. Just think about that.