What about Ernie Sims?

[bigdnlaca]

Originally Posted by TTexasTT

When we signed him I asked some Eagle and Lion fans what they thought about him. The feedback I got was that he was a absolute beast of an athlete but a bit of a rock that would bite on most PA or misdirection. He would hit hard no matter who was coming and his athletic ability would bale him out of some of his mistakes. However, when he would get burned it would be bad and cause regret in signing him.
I watched him pretty close this week and he wasnt fooled as easily as I was led to believe. He is still kinda young and despite being undersized can still be very effective. Id love to sign him behind Lee and Carter but I have a feeling he will play himself into more money than we will give him.

I remember hearing this about him coming out of college. Maybe it was because of Andrews' aggresive style. Also heard that he would allow a catch just so he can hit. Not sure if that meant he is not good in pass coverage or that he doesn't make game changing plays. So far he has been good.

[Oh_Canada]

Originally Posted by DrKennethNoisewater

He got swallowed up by Gs in the run game the last two weeks. He is just so small that it is easy to do. Not complaining, but he will always be limited by his size.

Swallowed up to the tune of 3.7 yds per carry.

[DrKennethNoisewater]

Originally Posted by Oh_Canada

Swallowed up to the tune of 3.7 yds per carry.

This is true, but the point still remains that his size limits him in taking on blockers.

[Doomsday101]

Originally Posted by DrKennethNoisewater

This is true, but the point still remains that his size limits him in taking on blockers.

Considering you don't have 300 pound LB most LB can get taken out by bigger OL players even Ray Lewis will get engulfed at times. LB has to rely on strengh and quickness but going nose to nose with a much bigger lineman that is a mismatch

[jday]

Originally Posted by TTexasTT

When we signed him I asked some Eagle and Lion fans what they thought about him. The feedback I got was that he was a absolute beast of an athlete but a bit of a rock that would bite on most PA or misdirection. He would hit hard no matter who was coming and his athletic ability would bale him out of some of his mistakes. However, when he would get burned it would be bad and cause regret in signing him.
I watched him pretty close this week and he wasnt fooled as easily as I was led to believe. He is still kinda young and despite being undersized can still be very effective. Id love to sign him behind Lee and Carter but I have a feeling he will play himself into more money than we will give him.

This is what I'm afraid of...especially if the Cowboys go on a run to the play offs.

[jday]

Originally Posted by adam3313

I'm fine having some athletic ability out there rather than James and Brooking like last year...

Could not agree more.

[newnationcb]

Originally Posted by Joshmvii

2 things:

1) We're lucky we got him, because with Lee out we needed somebody, and for the most part he's done well.

2) After getting to see Carter and Lee play, it's hard to watch him on run plays. In the last 2 weeks alone, I've seen him overpursue on runs that Lee and Carter would never do and give his guy a cutback lane wide open for a big gain.

Again, he's a street FA we picked up due to injury so I'm not hating on the guy, and he has done some things well, but his run pursuit on plays he thinks are going outside leaves a lot to be desired.

Thank you thank you!!

I'm not sure what all the praise is about. He was a good pickup giving what was in the barrel but his first game with us was his best and although he gives us some need athleticism, it's been like having a safety play LB. He's not been that good in the run game and has made me miss Lee dearly.

[JohnsKey19]

Originally Posted by newnationcb

Thank you thank you!!

I'm not sure what all the praise is about. He was a good pickup giving what was in the barrel but his first game with us was his best and although he gives us some need athleticism, it's been like having a safety play LB. He's not been that good in the run game and has made me miss Lee dearly.

True. But it hasn't really hurt us. This is his first time ever in the 3-4 so you have to assume with more time/practice he'll improve in how he performs within this scheme. We'll see....

I'm actually very interested to see how both he AND Carter hold up vs Washington in the run game. That's going to be their toughest test so far playing the run.

[ABQCOWBOY]

I think Sims has played exceptionally well under the circumstances. However, I would not get too excited about Sims. Unless we are planning on going to a 43 and finding a place for him to start, I doubt he is going to resign with us. Why would he? He is playing well enough for a team who needs a LB to sign him as a starter IMO. Why would he sign here to back up? Why would we pay him the kind of money it would take to have him be a back up? He can't play an OLB in a 34. He has to play ILB for us. Unless we are planning on moving Lee, Carter or Sims to SAM, I don't see how Sims could be back. I could be wrong but I doubt Sims resigns with Dallas after the season. JMO

[Woods]

Originally Posted by ABQCOWBOY

I think Sims has played exceptionally well under the circumstances. However, I would not get too excited about Sims. Unless we are planning on going to a 43 and finding a place for him to start, I doubt he is going to resign with us. Why would he? He is playing well enough for a team who needs a LB to sign him as a starter IMO. Why would he sign here to back up? Why would we pay him the kind of money it would take to have him be a back up? He can't play an OLB in a 34. He has to play ILB for us. Unless we are planning on moving Lee, Carter or Sims to SAM, I don't see how Sims could be back. I could be wrong but I doubt Sims resigns with Dallas after the season. JMO

I was thinking maybe Sims could play on passing downs for us in certain packages. It was interesting that RR stated a couple weeks ago that he wanted to draft Sims to play Safety originally. But Sims will obviously go elsewhere if he gets to start.

[jday]

Originally Posted by ABQCOWBOY

I think Sims has played exceptionally well under the circumstances. However, I would not get too excited about Sims. Unless we are planning on going to a 43 and finding a place for him to start, I doubt he is going to resign with us. Why would he? He is playing well enough for a team who needs a LB to sign him as a starter IMO. Why would he sign here to back up? Why would we pay him the kind of money it would take to have him be a back up? He can't play an OLB in a 34. He has to play ILB for us. Unless we are planning on moving Lee, Carter or Sims to SAM, I don't see how Sims could be back. I could be wrong but I doubt Sims resigns with Dallas after the season. JMO

I doubt it too for the same reasons you mentioned, however, what weighs in favor of it is the fact that in Ryan's defense, everybody has a role and plays. I doubt very seriously anyone opens up the bank after a half season of decent play while he learns our system. If he takes another 1 year deal from the Cowboys, he will be granted an opportunity to prove he is worth more.

[jday]

Originally Posted by Woods

I was thinking maybe Sims could play on passing downs for us in certain packages. It was interesting that RR stated a couple weeks ago that he wanted to draft Sims to play Safety originally. But Sims will obviously go elsewhere if he gets to start.

I just don't see anyone handing him a starting job based on the spot play he gives the Cowboys. But like I said above, in Ryan's defense, starting or not, he is just about guaranteed to have a role and play. Having him also gives the Cowboys the flexibility to move to a 43 look, should the situation call for it: Spencer and Ware at DE, with Lee, Carter and Sims as LB.

[CowboyMcCoy]

Originally Posted by The Natural

I had to youtube a few Ernie Sims interviews because I noticed posters here have this thing with calling people dumb sounding if they don't speak Old English. Sims talks with a drawl but is nowhere near sounding dumb.

He sounds like an idiot, but plays really smart. Just curious, who else said he sounds dumb? I thought I was the only one commenting on it.

[The Natural]

Originally Posted by CowboyMcCoy

He sounds like an idiot, but plays really smart. Just curious, who else said he sounds dumb? I thought I was the only one commenting on it.

I was actually referring to another one of our players who was frequently called "dumb sounding" by posters on this board when he was drafted. I think that old saying your mother had about "if you dont have anything nice to say..." doesn't resonate

[xwalker]

Originally Posted by ABQCOWBOY

I think Sims has played exceptionally well under the circumstances. However, I would not get too excited about Sims. Unless we are planning on going to a 43 and finding a place for him to start, I doubt he is going to resign with us. Why would he? He is playing well enough for a team who needs a LB to sign him as a starter IMO. Why would he sign here to back up? Why would we pay him the kind of money it would take to have him be a back up? He can't play an OLB in a 34. He has to play ILB for us. Unless we are planning on moving Lee, Carter or Sims to SAM, I don't see how Sims could be back. I could be wrong but I doubt Sims resigns with Dallas after the season. JMO

I'm happy to hear that he is not quitting.

Definition of RESIGN

transitive verb
1
: relegate, consign; especially : to give (oneself) over without resistance <resigned herself to her fate>

2
: to give up deliberately; especially : to renounce (as a right or position) by a formal act

intransitive verb
1
: to give up one's office or position : quit

2
: to accept something as inevitable : submit