Wichitabear said:
We need the Giants to beat the Redskins.
Ok...agree but not holding my breath.
Wichitabear said:
We need the Giants to beat the Redskins.
I'm stunned he survived that longAssassin said:
Hue Jackson gets axed in Cleveland. There's a ton of talent up there with all thier high draft picks. Could be an enticing job in the offseason if interim HC Gregg Williams doesnt get the gig.
I had heard rumblings of this but am surprised they waited until this week instead of last week. I do think that Alexander may be part of the problem so I like the move. I really do wish they would think about switching Williams and Collins.Assassin said:
Cowboys fired OL coach Paul Alexander.
Assistant OL coach Marc Colombo has been promoted. Legendary OL coach Hudson Houck has also been hired as an adviser. Injuries are mostly to blame, but the Cowboys have been far less effective up front this season. We can't imagine the change will have much effect on Ezekiel Elliott and company.
Source: Rob Phillips on Twitter
Oct 29 - 3:00 PM
I see they flushed Todd Haley as well so I would think Greg Williams is the interim by defaultAssassin said:
Hue Jackson gets axed in Cleveland. There's a ton of talent up there with all thier high draft picks. Could be an enticing job in the offseason if interim HC Gregg Williams doesnt get the gig.
I just hate we have to see him two more times this year. I hope we finally figure out how to cover him before he can really create some lasting damage.Assassin said:
Eagles get Golden Tate for a 3rd... ouch. He will be FA at seasons end though
My mid-season grades in boldAssassin said:
Cowboys rookie review: LB Leighton Vander Esch is shining, but how are other draft picks faring?
By Brandon George , Staff Writer Contact Brandon Georgeon Twitter:@DMN_George
The Cowboys are near the midway point of their season at 3-4 and coming off of their bye week.
This is a good time to check in on the 2018 rookie draft class and gauge what kind of production this group has given the Cowboys so far.
Here's a review of the Cowboys' 2018 draft picks through seven games:
(A+) LB Leighton Vander Esch, first-round pick
The Cowboys could haven't asked for much more from Leighton Vander Esch through his first seven games. The rookie from Boise State leads the Cowboys with 65 tackles, including a team-best 47 solo stops.
Vander Esch started three games in place of weak-side linebacker Sean Lee while the All-Pro was recovering from a strained left hamstring. And the Cowboys went 2-1 with Vander Esch starting for Lee.
Last Sunday at Washington, in Lee's return from injury, Vander Esch and Lee rotated series throughout the game.
The Cowboys will likely try to limit Lee's snaps during games to help keep him healthy and fresh. That means Vander Esch will continue to get meaningful playing time throughout the season as he continues to develop alongside middle linebacker Jaylon Smith.
(B-) LG Connor Williams, second-round pick
The rookie from Texas has started every game for the Cowboys at left guard.
Williams has struggled at times, especially in pass protection, as he adapts to the NFL game.
The Cowboys' offensive line has been hamstrung by the loss of All-Pro center Travis Frederick, who is out indefinitely while recovering from Guillain-Barre syndrome. That hasn't helped Williams or the interior of the Cowboys' offensive line.
(B+) WR Michael Gallup, third-round pick
The Cowboys have been really pleased with the development of receiver Michael Gallup.
Earlier in the season, Gallup struggled at times with his route running. But coach Jason Garrett said recently he's really showed improvement in that area in the last few games.
Gallup has started the last two games for the Cowboys. In the Cowboys' last game before the bye at Washington, Gallup has his best performance of the season with three catches for 81 yards and a touchdown.
On the season, the rookie ranks third on the team with 190 receiving yards on 10 catches.
The trade for No. 1 receiver Amari Cooper won't likely hurt Gallup's playing time much, if at all. The Cowboys want to continue to give Gallup plenty of snaps and he could continue in his starting role.
(B+) DE Dorance Armstrong, fourth-round pick
Cowboys end Dorance Armstrong has been active in every game and has been part of the team's eight-man defensive line rotation.
Armstrong has nine tackles this season and five quarterback pressures. He started his only game of the year two weeks ago in a 40-7 victory over Jacksonville.
(C-) TE Dalton Schultz, fourth-round pick
Dalton Schultz hasn't played much for the Cowboys all season. He's been active in only two games, with third-year tight end Rico Gathers receiving more playing time.
Schultz was active in the season opener at Carolina and was again active in the Cowboys' last game at Washington. Schultz made his only catch for the season against the Redskins for a 12-yard gain.
The Cowboys had all four of their tight ends for the first time all season against the Redskins.
Schultz, however, could get more playing time soon because starting tight end Geoff Swaim could miss some games recovering from a sprained medial collateral ligament in his knee he suffered in the last game at Washington.
OTHERS
(Inc) QB Mike White, fifth-round pick: He's the Cowboys' third quarterback but hasn't been active for a game yet.
(C+) LB Chris Covington, sixth-round pick: He's only been active for three games and doesn't have a tackle yet.
(Inc) WR Cedrick Wilson, sixth-round pick: He underwent shoulder surgery in August and was placed on the season-ending injured reserve list.
(F) RB Bo Scarbrough, seventh-round pick: He's on the Jacksonville Jaguars' practice squad after spending some time on the Cowboys' practice squad. The Cowboys released Scarbrough as part of their final roster cuts before the season.
I don't think either of them deserve to go in, but I have a more exclusive attitude towards the Ring of Honor than most. As a QB, if you don't win Super Bowls, you have to be a Hall of Famer to get in the ring IMO.BearForce said:
I will say this, if Romo goes in before or instead of Danny White then I have a problem with that, not that my opinion matters.
Franko said:I don't think either of them deserve to go in, but I have a more exclusive attitude towards the Ring of Honor than most. As a QB, if you don't win Super Bowls, you have to be a Hall of Famer to get in the ring IMO.BearForce said:
I will say this, if Romo goes in before or instead of Danny White then I have a problem with that, not that my opinion matters.
My Super Bowl or HOF criteria only applies to QBs. But Drew should be in both the ROH and the HOF. He was an all-decade WR for the 1970s for goodness sake. It's a crime he isn't in the HOF.BearForce said:Franko said:I don't think either of them deserve to go in, but I have a more exclusive attitude towards the Ring of Honor than most. As a QB, if you don't win Super Bowls, you have to be a Hall of Famer to get in the ring IMO.BearForce said:
I will say this, if Romo goes in before or instead of Danny White then I have a problem with that, not that my opinion matters.
I almost totally agree but Drew Person isnt in the HOF but is absolutely ROH material
Franko said:My Super Bowl or HOF criteria only applies to QBs. But Drew should be in both the ROH and the HOF. He was an all-decade WR for the 1970s for goodness sake. It's a crime he isn't in the HOF.BearForce said:Franko said:I don't think either of them deserve to go in, but I have a more exclusive attitude towards the Ring of Honor than most. As a QB, if you don't win Super Bowls, you have to be a Hall of Famer to get in the ring IMO.BearForce said:
I will say this, if Romo goes in before or instead of Danny White then I have a problem with that, not that my opinion matters.
I almost totally agree but Drew Person isnt in the HOF but is absolutely ROH material
Agree on Harvey Martin and Too Tall Jones. Remind me who is cubby again?Assassin said:
Would love to see Cubbie get in. Doubtful but you never know. How Harvey Martin is not there, I have no idea. that dude was a beast! And Too Tall also
Everson Walls.BearForce said:Agree on Harvey Martin and Too Tall Jones. Remind me who is cubby again?Assassin said:
Would love to see Cubbie get in. Doubtful but you never know. How Harvey Martin is not there, I have no idea. that dude was a beast! And Too Tall also
Franko said:Everson Walls.BearForce said:Agree on Harvey Martin and Too Tall Jones. Remind me who is cubby again?Assassin said:
Would love to see Cubbie get in. Doubtful but you never know. How Harvey Martin is not there, I have no idea. that dude was a beast! And Too Tall also
he's due 8 mil overall this season and 9 next year if someone grabs him off waivers. Not us. If he came in about about $3-4 or so, maybe so. He's not a 4-3 LB He was playing pass rushing OLB for them. Big change for him this yearBearForce said:
Kick them tires
Bleacher Report NFL: Bruce Irvin Reportedly Cut by Raiders Amid Jon Gruden's Roster Teardown.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2804315-bruce-irvin-reportedly-cut-by-raiders-amid-jon-grudens-roster-teardown
https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/11/03/report-raiders-cut-bruce-irvin/
Assassin said:he's due 8 mil overall this season and 9 next year if someone grabs him off waivers. Not us. If he came in about about $3-4 or so, maybe so. He's not a 4-3 LB He was playing pass rushing OLB for them. Big change for him this yearBearForce said:
Kick them tires
Bleacher Report NFL: Bruce Irvin Reportedly Cut by Raiders Amid Jon Gruden's Roster Teardown.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2804315-bruce-irvin-reportedly-cut-by-raiders-amid-jon-grudens-roster-teardown
https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/11/03/report-raiders-cut-bruce-irvin/