Question: I know the draft is months away, but the only positions that I would draft for are: Defensive End, Defensive Tackle, Cornerback and Safety, in that order. No other positions … agree?
Bob Sturm: For me, DE, Safety, and then best difference maker regardless of position. LB, CB, DT, RB, or even QB. I now have a good foundation and need to keep adding difference makers. I am planning a thorough review of the prospects starting immediately.
Looks like they are getting the coaching staff signed to new contracts. I think it would have been a disaster if they had let Marinelli get away.
So did you see that they let DeMarco Murray go to the Eagles and signed McFadden to take his place?
Also seen Greg Hardy is negotiating with an "unknown" team for his services, wonder if it's with the Cowboys since they could use someone like him and might be willing to take a chance on him?
So did you see that they let DeMarco Murray go to the Eagles and signed McFadden to take his place?
McFadden? Isn't he...well...done?? The salary cap is finally hurting the 'Boys.
Off topic: As much as I admire and enjoy the courage and play of Romo or Peyton, I think its foolish to risk paralysis from one simple blind side shot to the neck or back. They're both very vulnerable. Peyton has his SB win. I realize Romo's got "something to prove" BUT...
It all depends on what they manage to get in the draft as to who they might decide to go after. My guess is it will be another LB or CB.
Well they just drafted a CB in the 1st round so that should eliminate the FA need for a CB. BTA they might get one anyway cause I think they really need to replace both Carr and Claiborne.
Well they just drafted a CB in the 1st round so that should eliminate the FA need for a CB. BTA they might get one anyway cause I think they really need to replace both Carr and Claiborne.
The draft was today? Too much going on? (NY Rangers lost to Caps with 2 seconds left in regulation :-(
Good FA corners are usually fluky. A proven CB is a solid move. Shoring up the Dallas O-Line was 2 years too late -- but better than never. I still feel that need a better RB. And frankly, a new tight end. Romo's bud has lost a step and is getting too beat up. AND...a competent backup QB, Romo's playing on borrowed time, like Peyton.
All three they have are coming back and Witten is still performing at a high level. OTOH Escobar hasn't quite played up to par (blocking issues) but my guess is they still think they can fix that and he will be Witten's successor. I think they'll wait until next year before addressing that position.
All three [TEs]they have are coming back and Witten is still performing at a high level.
Yes, Jason Witten is still competitive and a leader in that clubhouse, his hands are still good and he's savvy enough to create separation to find voids in the zone, but I've noticed he's lost that crucial step -- especially man-to-man. It doesn't take much for Father Time to take a physical toll. Witten taken a pounding over the years. OTOH Escobar hasn't quite played up to par (blocking issues) but my guess is they still think they can fix that and he will be Witten's successor.
He's looked good at times (don't know about his blocking abilities.)
They did end up drafting a TE in the 7th because they lost their FB, guys name is Geoff Swaim. According to what I read he is a good blocker and they will utilize him that way, especially if he has the ability to come out of the backfield and be another safety check down for Romo.
They did end up drafting a TE in the 7th because they lost their FB, guys name is Geoff Swaim. According to what I read he is a good blocker and they will utilize him that way, especially if he has the ability to come out of the backfield and be another safety check down for Romo.
Question/Issue answered.
Yep, can see him drifting out of the backfield as a checkdown OR blocking. How are his hands? Witten needs a break now and then.
"The blocking ability of Geoff Swaim, in line, what you would call the normal wide tight end, he can do a little bit of (pass catching) but that’s not his stock and trade folks. His stock and trade is knocking people off the line of scrimmage, pulling and moving and leading people up into the hole, but he can do a little bit (pass catching)".
Looked up his stats and he has 13 catches for 84 yds.
His stock and trade is knocking people off the line of scrimmage, pulling and moving and leading people up into the hole, but he can do a little bit (pass catching)".
Looked up his stats and he has 13 catches for 84 yds.
So in other words, "NO JASON WITTEN."
This guys is...basically a fullback and desperation checkdown :-)
