When does Parnell replace Free? - Page 2 - Dallas Cowboys Forum

reddyuta · 12-03-2012

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Originally Posted by Jenky

So when does Parnell finally replace Free? It breaks my heart to see Romo scrambling for his life every play, while Doug Free is getting plowed into the backfield. His hands, footwork and strength look awful. He really looks like a big fat slug out there.

When garrett gets fired

TheSport78 · 12-03-2012

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Originally Posted by JohnsKey19

He was slightly improving - until last night.

I didn't think he was a problem. Just my opinion.

Doomsday · 12-03-2012

Jerry doesnt want to stress his players out by having them worry about losing their starting jobs, so Free will get replaced right after they bench Ogletree.

CATCH17 · 12-03-2012

Why are the Cowboys always the last people to figure out that a guy can't play?

They give them sooo many chances to redeem themselves.

Ken · 12-03-2012

I thought Parnell filled in really well for Tyron...why he isn't starting at RT is a travesty.

Doomsday · 12-03-2012

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Originally Posted by CATCH17

Why are the Cowboys always the last people to figure out that a guy can't play?

They give them sooo many chances to redeem themselves.

To be fair they are also one of the last to figure out a guy can play as well.

trueblue1687 · 12-03-2012

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Originally Posted by CyberB0b

I think a lot of it has to do with having a scrub playing RG. They need to replace the Center, Right Guard, Right Tackle and bring in someone to compete with Livings at LG. This won't get done in one offseason.

Free is just plain BAD...it has nothing to do with his linemates. He absolutely gets beaten like a drum 70% or more of the time. He is obviously pretty weak too. Last night he was getting driven into the pocket by the journeyman's bull rush who replaced babbin. I was actually shocked...I knew he was pretty sorry this year, but I didnt realize how bad. Rob Petite redux.

Doomsday · 12-03-2012

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Originally Posted by trueblue1687

Free is just plain BAD...it has nothing to do with his linemates. He absolutely gets beaten like a drum 70% or more of the time. He is obviously pretty weak too. Last night he was getting driven into the pocket by the journeyman's bull rush who replaced babbin. I was actually shocked...I knew he was pretty sorry this year, but I didnt realize how bad. Rob Petite redux.

He looked like he was on roller skates for most of the first half, getting bulldozed 5 yards backwards over and over.

CyberB0b · 12-03-2012

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Originally Posted by trueblue1687

Free is just plain BAD...it has nothing to do with his linemates. He absolutely gets beaten like a drum 70% or more of the time. He is obviously pretty weak too. Last night he was getting driven into the pocket by the journeyman's bull rush who replaced babbin. I was actually shocked...I knew he was pretty sorry this year, but I didnt realize how bad. Rob Petite redux.

Yeah, no excuse. He flat out lost it. I am just saying he isn't the only problem.

Doomsday101 · 12-03-2012

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Originally Posted by Jenky

So when does Parnell finally replace Free? It breaks my heart to see Romo scrambling for his life every play, while Doug Free is getting plowed into the backfield. His hands, footwork and strength look awful. He really looks like a big fat slug out there.

I think it could happen, Free has been a major disappointment. Cowboys had big expectation of him and he has not played to the level he has shown in the past he is capable of. Maybe getting benched in favor or Parnell could get him going but as of now his play is getting worse as the season goes on.

TheSport78 · 12-03-2012

Realistically, I see center and RT being addressed in the offseason. We'll see two new starters there.

canters · 12-03-2012

Those of us expecting a big turnover on the OL this off season might be disappointed-Tyron Smith is the starting LT for the next few seaons unless he gets hurt. Free's contract has guaranteed $ in it, IIRC. He ain't going anywhere. JJ will not admit that signing Livings and Bernie was a blunder this soon. Costa is the only one that might be replaced. And we will not draft a OC until round 3, if history repeats itself with OL here.

fanfromvirginia · 12-03-2012

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Originally Posted by CyberB0b

I think a lot of it has to do with having a scrub playing RG. They need to replace the Center, Right Guard, Right Tackle and bring in someone to compete with Livings at LG. This won't get done in one offseason.

I tend to think they need two or three new starters, not four: RT and one or two interior OL. Let the existing guys fight it out for the remaining spot(s).

With that you'd have a greatly improved OL in one offseason. From that point on, though, you'd still have to allocate more resources to the OL than they generally have over the last fifteen years to avoid this mess again in the future.

Doomsday101 · 12-03-2012

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Originally Posted by canters

Those of us expecting a big turnover on the OL this off season might be disappointed-Tyron Smith is the starting LT for the next few seaons unless he gets hurt. Free's contract has guaranteed $ in it, IIRC. He ain't going anywhere. JJ will not admit that signing Livings and Bernie was a blunder this soon. Costa is the only one that might be replaced. And we will not draft a OC until round 3, if history repeats itself with OL here.

Free contract does not guarantee anything. Dallas likely will hand over a much bigger contract to Romo and I highly doubt they will live with Free if he does not improve.

fanfromvirginia · 12-03-2012

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Originally Posted by Doomsday101

Free contract does not guarantee anything. Dallas likely will hand over a much bigger contract to Romo and I highly doubt they will live with Free if he does not improve.

Free costs more to the cap off the roster than on, I am pretty sure. I assumed that is what the poster was referencing. They could make him a June 1 cut and spread the hit over two years.

I doubt seriously the FO will keep Free, despite the cap hit.