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Dallas Cowboys - Official Team Thread (1 Viewer)
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The Man With No Name
Footballguy
July 25
Mr. Landry
Footballguy
Why can't we have nice things?
Mr. Landry
Footballguy
dickey moe
Fingerpicker
Would rather keep Martin happy.
Cowboysfan8
Footballguy
They will
Cowboysfan8
Footballguy
Cowboysfan8
Footballguy
Sam Williams left early - shoulder
Sam’s going to have himself a nice year if he can stay healthy
Sam’s going to have himself a nice year if he can stay healthy
Bankerguy
Footballguy
Should be an insta-cut.
Cowboysfan8
Footballguy
AgreeShould be an insta-cut.
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Footballguy
So far from what I gathered from a few of the podcasts:
-Mazi is STRONG. Was out of position but still managed to throw the younger TSmith to the ground. Has the ability, now needs the technique.
-Jalen Tolbert has been impressive and more assertive/seems comfortable/taken a step forward.
-Cooks is fast, uncoverable.
-Gallup looks like hes returned to form
-Nobody can see Vaughn, but he might be a year early. - Personal thoughts - a year to bulk up and get comfortable in the system so he can play fast (read: avoid hits,) might be best. I think he has elite vision from his college highlights. IMHO, vision is the single most important trait for elite backs. ( NOT SUGGESTING HE WILL BE ELITE )
-With Schoonmaker STILL dealing with plantar fasciitis, Jake Ferguson has been getting the reps and has been very impressive. I learned the other day that he is the grandson of former Wisconsin head coaching legend, Barry Alvarez.
-Mazi is STRONG. Was out of position but still managed to throw the younger TSmith to the ground. Has the ability, now needs the technique.
-Jalen Tolbert has been impressive and more assertive/seems comfortable/taken a step forward.
-Cooks is fast, uncoverable.
-Gallup looks like hes returned to form
-Nobody can see Vaughn, but he might be a year early. - Personal thoughts - a year to bulk up and get comfortable in the system so he can play fast (read: avoid hits,) might be best. I think he has elite vision from his college highlights. IMHO, vision is the single most important trait for elite backs. ( NOT SUGGESTING HE WILL BE ELITE )
-With Schoonmaker STILL dealing with plantar fasciitis, Jake Ferguson has been getting the reps and has been very impressive. I learned the other day that he is the grandson of former Wisconsin head coaching legend, Barry Alvarez.
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Another guy that has apparently been impressive making plays like this is Jalen Moreno-Cropper. Undrafted WR out of Fresno State. He is the one undrafted guy want to see given a chance to make the team
Cowboys seem to be going smaller at skill positions
Cowboys seem to be going smaller at skill positions
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Micah continues his dominance:
OXNARD, Calif. — The first day in full pads did not disappoint. The Dallas Cowboys held their fifth day of training camp practice Monday. And again, Micah Parsons was the star of the show.
The NFL Defensive Player of the Year favorite wrecked plays as both an edge rusher and run stopper.
It didn’t matter if Parsons was going against left tackle Tyron Smith or right tackle Terence Steele, he looked the part of an elite player who has still not reached his full potential.
“You could just feel the intensity came out, knowing they were going to get to use those pads and get to execute,” Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said after Monday’s practice. “I thought the practice reflected that. I thought there was an intensity, whether it was contact or otherwise, I thought the line play today was real interesting. Of course, it was something we haven’t seen. They haven’t had the pads on.
“I was really impressed with Micah, that rep he took against Tyron Smith and showed his strength. That was one that made you blink.”
What has impressed Smith, an eight-time Pro Bowler, the most about Parsons?
“He comes out and doesn’t quit at all,” he said. “He does every play at 100 percent. If he (goes against you), he’s going to let you know what happened on that play, if he beats you or if there’s anything you can clean up on that play. You can communicate with him and he takes criticism to heart.”
So glad he’s on our side.
OXNARD, Calif. — The first day in full pads did not disappoint. The Dallas Cowboys held their fifth day of training camp practice Monday. And again, Micah Parsons was the star of the show.
The NFL Defensive Player of the Year favorite wrecked plays as both an edge rusher and run stopper.
It didn’t matter if Parsons was going against left tackle Tyron Smith or right tackle Terence Steele, he looked the part of an elite player who has still not reached his full potential.
“You could just feel the intensity came out, knowing they were going to get to use those pads and get to execute,” Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said after Monday’s practice. “I thought the practice reflected that. I thought there was an intensity, whether it was contact or otherwise, I thought the line play today was real interesting. Of course, it was something we haven’t seen. They haven’t had the pads on.
“I was really impressed with Micah, that rep he took against Tyron Smith and showed his strength. That was one that made you blink.”
What has impressed Smith, an eight-time Pro Bowler, the most about Parsons?
“He comes out and doesn’t quit at all,” he said. “He does every play at 100 percent. If he (goes against you), he’s going to let you know what happened on that play, if he beats you or if there’s anything you can clean up on that play. You can communicate with him and he takes criticism to heart.”
So glad he’s on our side.
Cowboysfan8
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“I don’t even like football. I like hitting people“
I’ve been asking for some nasty bastards for years. Finally getting some hopefully
I’ve been asking for some nasty bastards for years. Finally getting some hopefully
Cowboysfan8
Footballguy
Can we PLEASE SIGN A CAPABLE ****ING KICKER?!?!?!?!
Instinctive
Footballguy
This is most exciting to me. a couple years ago I thought he and Amari could be the best 1-2 tandem of any team. Him and Ceedee could be the same especially with Cooks stretching the field.
Cowboysfan8
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Rico Dowdle listed at #2 RB on the first official depth chart
Cowboysfan8
Footballguy
Vizcaino gone
Can we PLEASE SIGN A CAPABLE ****ING KICKER?!?!?!?!
Terpman22
Footballguy
Been on the team since 2020, so he should have a good feel for things. Looking up his college career - seemed to be injured often.
Any projections on what this guy might do to fill the Zeke role this year?
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Footballguy
I won’t speak for other Cowboys fans, but I’ll be honest and say I have no idea what they’re doing. I’ve never been that high on Pollard as an in between the tackles runner and I have no clue why we’re not signing Zeke back on the super cheap. I’m actually unsure why nobody else has signed him either.
Like you said, Dowdle was hurt all of last year dispite looking good in preseason. Now that could’ve just been a roster stash since we still had Zeke last year.
Personally, I would like to see what Pocket Emmitt Smith (Vaughn) can do.
I think the dark horse is the USFA FB Luepke. We gave him a guaranteed $200,000 to sign with us. He’s big,fast and productive in college. Also wrestled which I like.
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Cowboysfan8
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McCarthy mentioned Dowdle first when asked about the RBs the other day
Supposedly the coaches liked Davis last year and Vaughn has done everything they’ve asked of him in camp so far. I guess they like what they have, I hope they don’t bring back Zeke
Terpman22
Footballguy
Good feedback, thanks. I also am not sure what the plan is. I am intrigued by Vaughn, but am of the mindset he has a very small chance to be an impact player, considering his size. Seems like there will be a rotation to be the #2, which is fine as long as Pollard becomes "the man"
Deamon
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I don't really know anything about this Rico guy, so am surprised to see him at #2 on the depth chart. Dallas seems to have too many RBs that deserve a roster spot (probably a good problem to have), and I have no idea how they're going to decide who doesn't make the roster. I'd think at this point they will likely keep 4 now?
Pollard
Rico
Davis
1 spot left for Jones/Vaughn/FA Vet. And that's IF they keep 4.
A Zeke or other veteren signing doesn't seem to make sense right now given their depth of guys they like at the position. Will be interesting, but one thing for sure is that Pollard is going to get FED this year.
Cowboysfan8
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Cowboys reportedly 'dug in' on Zack Martin contract holdout
Zack Martin’s holdout continues and according to one prominent Cowboys insider, the Cowboys are dug in on their position in negotiations. | From @ReidDHanson
cowboyswire.usatoday.com
I hate Jerry
DevilDog919
Footballguy
Not sure why. Martin was paid the highest contract ever for a guard at the time. He still has time on that contract and is getting older. We have Ceedee and Micah among others that need paid, Diggs just got paid also. Dak about to get a new contract as well. Can’t pay everyone. Martin is a beast, but he signed the contract terms and length. Tired of these holdouts when they are no longer the top paid.
JetMaxx
Footballguy
When the team clearly can’t win elite players have no choice but to act selfishly.
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Footballguy
Are you 15?
STEADYMOBBIN 22
Footballguy
Yeah, I dont have a problem with it. Dont want a 5 year contract? Dont sign it. (I also dont side with management when they dump players early.)
Terpman22
Footballguy
Per Tom Pelissero
Gotta pay the guy that is a surefire, probably first ballot, Hall of Famer. One of the best Cowboys of all time, IMO.
Cowboysfan8
Footballguy
I don’t agree with theterpman often, but I do 100% here.
Dallas has a pretty good team here, the window might be open a crack to make a run at it. Pay that man his money and get his *** in camp
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Footballguy
Apparently he’s also been pretty uncover-able as a receiver.
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Footballguy
I’m sure it’s going to work out.
Even with Martin I have some grave concerns about the OL in the event of injury.
From what Ive heard, the backups have been pretty bad.
Terpman22
Footballguy
I would say in order the 3 things that could blow up the Cowboys season are:
1. OL Depth. By far the biggest worry if I were a Cowboys fans. From what I can tell the starters are supposed to look something like: Smith/Smith/Biadasz/Martin/Steele. Martin is a holdout and I have no idea how far along Steele is in his recovery from multiple ligament tears. Tyron Smith hasn't played a full season since his age 26 season, so its logical to expect the backups to play "at some point" My buddy was telling me about the Chuma guy way back when you guys signed him and its safe to say you probably don't want this guy seeing too much playing time. If they have to use 2 backups at the same time, it could be really bad.
2. The RB's. Pollard has never carried the full load and I'm not sure he can. So that means some sort of committee. None of the guys expected to serve as the Zeke replacement look like they are truly a replacement, so we will see what happens here.
3. Mike McCarthy calling plays. Just a wild card here. Could be good. Could be bland. Could be not so great. I'm not sure what to make of this part, but its something to keep an eye ont.
Deamon
Footballguy
He can. Just wait.
Terpman22
Footballguy
You are basing this off of wishful thinking/a guess right? I'm looking at his college stats. Unless I'm missing something, he has never been the guy to carry the load, unless we go back to high school.
Curious to know your share count out of how many leagues you are in bc you have been beating this drum all offseason.
Deamon
Footballguy
Only own him in one. I just hate when people say "he can't carry a full load" when he hasn't been given the chance. The Cowboys' lack of interest in vets or other backs seem to echo that they trust him to carry more of a full load himself. Almost no backs are 30 carry backs anymore, but I think Pollard is going to handle a lot more work than people think.
@travdogg has more in depth analysis on why he thinks he will carry a bigger role and I believe he has him as his RB3 overall this year.
Deamon
Footballguy
If you look at FBG projections, they have Pollard getting the 10th most touches of any RB in the NFL.
Terpman22
Footballguy
Fair enough. Also take into account the Cowboys organizational philosophy as well. They could have easily let Zeke AND Pollard walk, draft a replacement RB, but they really like the guys they have, the guys they have developed and IMO, to a fault, are a bit too loyal to guys like this. If they had done this sort of move, there would be plenty of money left to make Zack Martin happy.
So to me "just b/c the Cowboys believe in him" doesn't necessarily = Tony Pollard can carry the load. I mean, hell, he IS coming off a broken leg, so its not out of the realm for naysayers to question whether he can do it or not. Just my take.
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Deamon
Footballguy
Given the state of RB's in the league, it seems like a likely (and good) strategy.
JetMaxx
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Apparently Asim Richards played well. This is a guy who I am very excited for - I’m not sure why it’s a shock. Every piece of tape on his he dominates.
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