fasteddie_21
2006 NM Poker Champ
If those 3 happen (and relatively healthy) this team is working on a bye in the playoffs.'Mustang Man said:
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***2012 Dallas Cowboys Offseason Thread*** (2 Viewers)
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cobalt_27
Footballguy
I totally missed this. You have a link?ETA: Nevermind. Damn. Over-react much Jabar?
Get a life or go kill yourself
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Mustang Man
Footballguy
ESPN Dallas expects fifth-round rookie Danny Coale to beat out Andre Holmes for the Cowboys' final receiver spot.Injuries jeopardized Coale's roster spot after he appeared to be a lock in the spring, but he made his exhibition debut on Saturday against the Rams. Holmes, meanwhile, reportedly showed up to camp out of shape, and is now dealing with a back injury. Holmes' size (6-foot-5, 208 pounds) may be his only advantage over Coale's slot and special teams prowess.Source: ESPN Dallas Looks like we had this guy pegged. His size is intriguing but there is not a whole lot of burst to him.
The Hardline
Footballguy
I think in the long term that Coale will be the better prospect who will likely be able to participate a little better, on special teams. I hope so. I think he was good value in the 5th and has had that injury hanging over him.
Mustang Man
Footballguy
Cowboys acquired C Ryan Cook from the Dolphins for an undisclosed draft pick.
The compensation is expected to be a seventh-rounder. The Dolphins will shed Cook's $1 million salary while handing the backup job to undrafted rookie Josh Samuda. Cook started 40 games over six seasons with the Vikings before joining Miami. The desperate Cowboys will count on Cook as insurance for shaky starter Phil Costa.
Related: Dolphins, Phil Costa, Josh Samuda
Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter
ANY info on this guy one way or another!
The compensation is expected to be a seventh-rounder. The Dolphins will shed Cook's $1 million salary while handing the backup job to undrafted rookie Josh Samuda. Cook started 40 games over six seasons with the Vikings before joining Miami. The desperate Cowboys will count on Cook as insurance for shaky starter Phil Costa.
Related: Dolphins, Phil Costa, Josh Samuda
Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter
ANY info on this guy one way or another!
sspunisher
Footballguy
I looked him up on PFF, he was graded positively as a pass blocker and neutral as a run blocker. Also heard he can play all 3 interior positions.
jkruppe
Footballguy
Cowboys thread on page 7?? 
Anyway, it starts tonight. Excellent opportunity to find out if this team developed any heart in the offseason. Tonight's game is a hard one to win, but we have as much talent as any team in the league. IMO, our season will be as much about character, aggression, heart and will as about ability.
Anyway, it starts tonight. Excellent opportunity to find out if this team developed any heart in the offseason. Tonight's game is a hard one to win, but we have as much talent as any team in the league. IMO, our season will be as much about character, aggression, heart and will as about ability.
Manster
Footballguy
also execution/mental mistakes. goin into tonghts game with modest expectations. as long as we can keep the game close and compete, and escape without injury to key players,..........its a long season.Cowboys thread on page 7??
Anyway, it starts tonight. Excellent opportunity to find out if this team developed any heart in the offseason. Tonight's game is a hard one to win, but we have as much talent as any team in the league. IMO, our season will be as much about character, aggression, heart and will as about ability.
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fasteddie_21
2006 NM Poker Champ
About time for a new thread.
jkruppe
Footballguy
Sort of expected against the best front-4 in the league, wasn't it? Then Costa goes down and you have a Center who's been on the team less than a week. So, 5 new guys (or new positions) and they held their own after some nice adjustments in the 2nd half. Obviously need to work on the penalties, but I'd assume a lot of that was the new center. Huge win. Great start to build on.
Manster
Footballguy
yea the penalties were brutal! When Costa went out I was thinkin, here we go........The O-line as a unit stepped up and played a gritty game. Those penalties though............gotta get that under control. Good thing the D showed up to play.
Love me some Murray!! Bruce Carter! holy crap, all the sudden we have two playmakers in the middle. Did i mention i love having Lee and Carter in the middle?
Ok, celebrating over. Nice start to the season.
Love me some Murray!! Bruce Carter! holy crap, all the sudden we have two playmakers in the middle. Did i mention i love having Lee and Carter in the middle?
Ok, celebrating over. Nice start to the season.
Iwannabeacowboybaby!
Footballguy
Great win, we'll take it even though there's a lot to improve on. The amount of penalties was ridiculous, I can't believe we won on the road versus the SB champs with that many penalties. I thought the offensive line gained confidence as the game wore on, they actually ran the ball towards the end when they needed it. Romo played outstanding, all 3 Wrs played very well, Witten wasn't himself but showed his heart and outside of that first TD drive, the defense was impressive.
The corneds did their job and made Eli hold that ball just a little longer to help the pass rush. Carter was solid in the middle, he was getting to the ball pretty quick making this defense actually look pretty good. I will say Victor Cruz dropped some balls he normally catches and could have made it a little tighter but Giant fans can hardly complain considering what Welker did for them in the SB.
They can use the 1.5 weeks to get healty and ready for Seattle. Conhratz to the coaching staff for a hard fought victory.
The corneds did their job and made Eli hold that ball just a little longer to help the pass rush. Carter was solid in the middle, he was getting to the ball pretty quick making this defense actually look pretty good. I will say Victor Cruz dropped some balls he normally catches and could have made it a little tighter but Giant fans can hardly complain considering what Welker did for them in the SB.
They can use the 1.5 weeks to get healty and ready for Seattle. Conhratz to the coaching staff for a hard fought victory.
cobalt_27
Footballguy
All offense, too, right? I mean, aside from the horse collar (which was offense playing defense) and a couple other ticky-tack fouls, every penalty was on the OL group and Romo with the delay and false start penalties. I give them a pass for this game. Cook thrust into the center spot, 5-6 days after signing with the team. First game of the season jitters. Formidable DL putting loads of pressure on this group. That said, they just need to get better, plain and simple. We're going to lose more games than we win with that lack of discipline.Big props to Cook, though. Just being decent was more than should have been expected of him put in an impossible situation.'Bankerguy said:
sspunisher
Footballguy
If the oline doesn't get Romo killed, his pocket savvy might just mask how bad they really are all year. Throw in 20 carries a game for Murray, with the occasional split workload to keep him under 300 carries for the year and we just might get away with murder in 2012 for ignoring the oline in the draft.
Important to note that the line probably won't look this bad all year since:
1). It's the first game
2). We just played against the best dline in football.
Here's to 1-0.
Important to note that the line probably won't look this bad all year since:
1). It's the first game
2). We just played against the best dline in football.
Here's to 1-0.
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jkruppe
Footballguy
I think that 82-yard scoring drive was actually 117 yards long. That was a huge statement drive to seal the game, stupid penalties notwithstanding.I hope Romo remembered to sign the locker room wall.
Manster
Footballguy
haha! yea that actually helped run down the clock.
When Romo is 100% his pocket mobility and improvisation is incredible! I just hope he can remain healthy as the season drags on. If he loses a step behind that line, look out.Any word on Costa?
Routilla
Footballguy
Huge win to start the season obviously. Several days off and then @SEA who is better this year IMO. Need to get off to a good start there and get the win no matter what. Schedule has some tough games this year later. We need to front load as many W's as possible to have a realistic chance of making the playoffs and actually doing something in the playoffs. Yes I know teams can flip the switch as PIT and the NYG have done to win the SB but we need home field I truly believe. Get some rest and get ready for week 2 guys. We're all pulling for you!!!!
dhockster
Footballguy
Does anybody know why that is for the Cowboys? Is it Romo taking too long or is the coaching staff taking too long to get the play in? I don't think I have ever seen a team so consistently taking so long to get the snap off.
Mustang Man
Footballguy
1.Looks like this is a strength. CHECK2.O-line was shaky in the first half, in the second half they were solid. 4 drives 3 td's and 1 fg last drive time runs out. 1/2 CHECK3. Played very well in the 4th quarter. The long run on the draw does not happen unless they are in a prevent. No big plays let up. CHECKThey hit on 2.5 of 3 and beat the Champs in their house pretty comfortably. Keep these 3 things up each and every week and we my friends will have a good year.
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Someone mentioned it had to do with Romo reading the blitz that were coming.We really picked things up in the 2nd half. Very happy with what we did. If we can stay healthy/cut down on the bonehead penalties (felt like deja vu for a bit there last night), sky's the limit.Claibourne/Carr >>>>>>>>>> Jenkins/Newman. Can't count how many games those guys have blown in the past.
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B-Deep
Footballguy
i don't know but it drives me freaking NUTS!!!!i keep thinking "maybe they'll solve it in the off season"nope
Ridgelake
Footballguy
I was about to comment that we might rename our defense, or at least the changes from last year, CCC. Carr, Claiborne, Carter. Those three guys replacing an injured Jenkins and too old Newman/Brookings/James made an enormous difference in coverage. Those were some of the most exploited areas of the team last year and they've all been addressed.CCC, well done!
cobalt_27
Footballguy
Fixed.Immediate help on the interior would not have been affected much by our draft. But, our approach to FA was awful in ignoring a bunch of guards who could have made an immediate impact.
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The Man With No Name
Footballguy
Need a thread title change, or a new one.
Taking votes on a new title and I'll change it ... or someone just start a new in-season thread.
Pretty sure the late snaps were a combination of running down the clock with audibles after reading the defense with having a new center that several times didn't snap it as soon as Romo wanted it seemed.
Felix looked HORRIBLE ... I think the trade window on him is gone. Wouldn't be shocked if they promote our PS guy and make Tanner our #2 before the season is out. Murray better stay healthy as the drop seems HUGE right now.
When Jenkins is healthy do they keep him as insurance or try to trade him for an interior linemen? He would ABUSE most team's 3rd best WR I'd think so he'd definately play this year.
Pretty sure the late snaps were a combination of running down the clock with audibles after reading the defense with having a new center that several times didn't snap it as soon as Romo wanted it seemed.
Felix looked HORRIBLE ... I think the trade window on him is gone. Wouldn't be shocked if they promote our PS guy and make Tanner our #2 before the season is out. Murray better stay healthy as the drop seems HUGE right now.
When Jenkins is healthy do they keep him as insurance or try to trade him for an interior linemen? He would ABUSE most team's 3rd best WR I'd think so he'd definately play this year.
simmonjm
Footballguy
I absolutely hate the idea of trading Jenkins for an interior lineman especially after getting Livings and Bernadeau who seemed to get their feet under them as game went on. Add in the fact that Rob Ryan's defense is predicated on 2 good CBs which Scandrick is not and giving up Jenkins for a scrub interior lineman is not good business. (Scandrick is mediocre and you would be hard pressed to find team to give up good starting G).'Ariakis said:
