Keep hope alive .. Rookie safety Matt Johnson was at practice and working to the side

[Howardlittleton64]

Originally Posted by weaver21

Well obviously the Cowboys think highly about him or they would've released his *** a long time ago. I re-watched his highlights the other day and he does have some serious talent, but he needs to stay healthy.

Or the front office doesn't want to look stupid for wasting a draft pick on someone they could have had as an UDFA. This is the same FO that disregarded the coach and kept a second kicker last year. They lost all credibility a decade ago.

[Rynie]

Apparently We're only supposed to deal with "what could happen" instead of what is happening...just like coach Garrett. Well, he *could win a super bowl, so he is a good coach. optimists live in la-la land.

[Denim Chicken]

You guys are right, we should just release him now.

[Omegasupreme]

Very good parallel. There is no evidence that this player who has had only limited experience playing at the Pro level will have any palpable effect at all. Frankly, how a college player who was not even the top prospect at a prominent school is somehow going to fill in adequately for injured Barry Church is beyond me. Johnson isn't fast, does not hit hard, but he had good spatial awareness, and amassed interceptions.
So, similar to JG, he benefited from being in the right place in the right time. But how that translates into messianic production is improbable and silly.

[Rynie]

Originally Posted by Omegasupreme

Very good parallel. There is no evidence that this player who has had only limited experience playing at the Pro level will have any palpable effect at all. Frankly, how a college player who was not even the top prospect at a prominent school is somehow going to fill in adequately for injured Barry Church is beyond me. Johnson isn't fast, does not hit hard, but he had good spatial awareness, and amassed interceptions.
So, similar to JG, he benefited from being in the right place in the right time. But how that translates into messianic production is improbable and silly.

Great post. *like

[jterrell]

Originally Posted by Falcon554

how can he be a good player, he can get out of bed without hurting himself :-P

Sean Lee and Bruce Carter both essentially had redshirt rookie seasons as well.
They turned out to have a little bit of talent....

[xwalker]

Originally Posted by FuzzyLumpkins

And with the amount of emotional insurance people take out on a week to week basis, I need to get into underwriting.

I like that description.

Originally Posted by FuzzyLumpkins

I never heard the Cowboys say that AOA practiced well. Garrett has said it several times this year. I would like to think he doesn't suck and so I will.

I Agree.

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[Doomsday101]

Originally Posted by RastaRocket

I don't understand the constant hate for Johnson. Let him get healthy and we'll see what he has next season.

I'm with you and look forward to seeing him at training camp next year.

[zrinkill]

Originally Posted by RastaRocket

I don't understand the constant hate for Johnson. Let him get healthy and we'll see what he has next season.

Its just the same people who cry and complain about everyone.

Same people who said Lee and Carter were wasted draft picks.

[jazzcat22]

Originally Posted by RastaRocket

I don't understand the constant hate for Johnson. Let him get healthy and we'll see what he has next season.

It's not just Johnson, it's hate toward the entire team.....I don't get it either.

[JPM]

Originally Posted by zrinkill

Same people who said Lee and Carter were wasted draft picks.

Good times....

[rocboy22]

come on, he's a waste. no player has EVER dealt with injuries throughout their rookie season and come back to be good. definitely not any Cowboys players......

[Doomsday101]

Originally Posted by zrinkill

Its just the same people who cry and complain about everyone.

Same people who said Lee and Carter were wasted draft picks.

Some said the same with Murray. I don't know if Johnson will pan out or not there is no way of knowing but to see him come under attack as if these people had a clue about what he can or can't do is a joke. It is almost embarrassing

[Idgit]

Originally Posted by morasp

I haven't paid that close of attention. Do you remember what the coaches said in general?

In general I think it's idiotic to bash this guy anymore than the others already mentioned like Lee, Carter, Murray. The other guy I'm looking forward to is Danny Coale, that wide receiver we drafted. He had insane numbers in college.

Paraphrasing, of course, Garrett's commented in a couple of pressers about the guy having really good practices. And then he mentioned again when they put him on IR that the guy had practiced well in limited time on the field and they really wanted to see more of him but his health just didn't allow it.

I also just go back to how obviously happy they were on draft day when they got him. You could just tell he was a player that they thought was a good value there in the 4th.

And, I'll admit: Johnson and Coale were my two favorites of the picks last year. Neither have panned out so far, and for the same reason. I liked the work in college from both players, though, and think both have a shot to be at least contributors in the pros, eventually.

[CATCH17]

Originally Posted by Doomsday101

I'm with you and look forward to seeing him at training camp next year.

Same..

Plus there is some kind of rookie curse that says if you're drafted by Dallas you will get injured as a rookie.