Cowboys consider adding two Packers; officially release Kosier - Dallas Cowboys Forum

rafaelgreco · 03-20-2012

By Clarence E. Hill Jr.
chill@star-telegram.com
IRVING -- The Dallas Cowboys signed eight free agents during a whirlwind first week of free agency.
The second week has started and the Cowboys are back at work trying to add to the list, showing interest in a pair of Green Bay Packers: cornerback Jarrett Bush and linebacker Erik Walden.
First, they needed to take care of unfinished housekeeping of a week ago by officially releasing veteran guard Kyle Kosier.
It was a decision made Friday after signing the second of two guards during the first week of free agency.
Nate Livings signed a $19 million contract, including $6.2 million guaranteed, following an $11 million deal with Mackenzy Bernadeau, making the Cowboys younger up front and making Kosier expendable.
The Cowboys will save roughly $1.5 million against the cap by releasing Kosier, the final move in what has been a complete makeover of the offensive line since last summer when they released tackle Marc Colombo, guard Leonard Davis and center Andre Gurode.
Kosier, who joined the Cowboys in 2006, played in every game in 2011. However, he suffered a torn medial collateral ligament in his knee in the season finale.
The injury didn't require surgery, but it was another thing the aging guard would have to deal with after missing 13 games in 2009 and 2010 combined.
The team's interest in Bush and Walden are more about improving the depth on the roster as both would likely be backup players with the Cowboys.
Bush led the Packers in special teams tackles last season.
Walden was a sixth-round pick of the Cowboys in 2008, but didn't make the opening day roster. He was with the Kansas City Chiefs and Miami Dolphins before playing with the Packers the past two years when he had six sacks.
No visits have been set up, but the Cowboys are in the process of trying to make that happen
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RoyTheHammer · 03-20-2012

Both would be nice depth signings for sure. I hope we can get it done.

JonJon · 03-20-2012

Good value signings by the Boys if we can get it done.

Zimmy Lives · 03-20-2012

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Originally Posted by JonJon

Good value signings by the Boys if we can get it done.

Agreed. Improve the roster as much a possible prior to the draft.

None of these free agent signings, except Carr, will have a significant impact next year but will definitely contribute. Dallas plans on adding the difference makers through the draft.

RoyTheHammer · 03-20-2012

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Originally Posted by Zimmy Lives

Agreed. Improve the roster as much a possible prior to the draft.

None of these free agent signings, except Carr, will have a significant impact next year but will definitely contribute. Dallas plans on adding the difference makers through the draft.

I wouldn't bet on that.

Zimmy Lives · 03-20-2012

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I wouldn't bet on that.

He's starting for Newman, ins't he? I think that's significant!

Say what you want about T-New but he was arguably a #1 corner. Carr will be a marked man and he will have an impact one way or another.

RoyTheHammer · 03-20-2012

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He's starting for Newman, ins't he? I think that's significant!

Say what you want about T-New but he was arguably a #1 corner. Carr will be a marked man and he will have an impact one way or another.

That was my bad.. i meant to imply that he won't be the only FA signee from this year to have a significant impact for this team.

zrinkill · 03-20-2012

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Originally Posted by Zimmy Lives

None of these free agent signings, except Carr, will have a significant impact next year

I disagree

Lawrence Vickers and Dan Conner I think will make a great impact.

M'Kevon · 03-20-2012

Sign Jarrett Bush. That will eliminate all the Green Bay references I suffer from at Vacaville High School.

cowboy_ron · 03-20-2012

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I disagree

Lawrence Vickers and Dan Conner I think will make a great impact.

Zimmy Lives · 03-20-2012

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I disagree

Lawrence Vickers and Dan Conner I think will make a great impact.

We can always hope but right now I think the Cowboys expect them to contribute in their specific roles.

jayhouston12 · 03-20-2012

i would love to have erik walden...i think if we sign him i say him and spencer go head up for the starting position

Risen Star · 03-20-2012

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I disagree

Lawrence Vickers and Dan Conner I think will make a great impact.

I want to agree.

But I also want to be wrong because Bruce Carter made Connor a mere role player. That would be the best scenario for this team.

burntricersx · 03-21-2012

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I want to agree.

But I also want to be wrong because Bruce Carter made Connor a mere role player. That would be the best scenario for this team.

Either way Carter and Connor equal upgrades over James and Brooking.

Risen Star · 03-20-2012

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Originally Posted by JonJon

Good value signings by the Boys if we can get it done.

Bush, maybe. I don't know about Walden. Victor Butler is a similar player and I'd like to draft an OLB.