Kyle Wilber to be our OLB? - Page 3 - Dallas Cowboys Forum

CowboysFaninDC · 03-11-2013

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Originally Posted by weaver21

Miles Austin also only had flash when he first signed here and became well-known for his kick off return against Seattle just like Albright did against the Steelers. Before his injuries, Austin was known as one of the best receivers in the league. Not saying Albright will reach that kind of level, but give the kid a chance to showcase what he can do in a starting role before labeling him as a scrub.

sorry Austin was never known as one of the best recievers in the league. he was and is a very good WR. one of the best. that's a stretch

and not every FA no name player will make it big time because they showed flash.

blindzebra · 03-11-2013

Before it is said in done don't be surprised to see Albright at DE.

Ultimategamer5567 · 03-11-2013

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Originally Posted by Doomsday101

Yep, they are both Cowboy players they are teammates not enemy. I wish both guys the best and hope they make Kiffin job hard when selecting the starter.

Gotta admit, I do hope Albright wins the job (I liked how he played last year, and a RKG) but if Wilber beats him out, then that says a good deal about his (Wilber's) abilities.

Doomsday101 · 03-11-2013

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Originally Posted by Ultimategamer5567

Gotta admit, I do hope Albright wins the job (I liked how he played last year, and a RKG) but if Wilber beats him out, then that says a good deal about his (Wilber's) abilities.

I can't say I'm pulling for 1 over the other. I agree Albright did some good things if somehow Wilber steps up and wins the job then that is a pretty good situation to be in knowing you have 2 quality player making the LB position a much better unit overall.

**BrAinPaiNt** · 03-11-2013

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Originally Posted by Doomsday101

I can't say I'm pulling for 1 over the other. I agree Albright did some good things if somehow Wilber steps up and wins the job then that is a pretty good situation to be in knowing you have 2 quality player making the LB position a much better unit overall.

Agreed. Whoever can get the job done is ok by me. I don't care if it is one of those two, a draft pick or a UDRFA or FA.

Someone needs to step up and do the job.

AbeBeta · 03-11-2013

I expect our SOLB is not presently on the roster

weaver21 · 03-11-2013

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Originally Posted by CowboysFaninDC

sorry Austin was never known as one of the best recievers in the league. he was and is a very good WR. one of the best. that's a stretch

and not every FA no name player will make it big time because they showed flash.

I'd say Austin was considered a top 10 receiver after the 2009 and 2010 seasons. Maybe saying one of the best was a bit too much, but he was definitely a top 10 receiver during those two years.

And I'm not saying Albright will be a star, I'm simply saying give him a chance before writing him as a pratice squad member or a back-up. The guy has talent, evident by last year's performance during the latter part of the season, and I'd like to think he can capitalize on the momentum he built up and become a starter this upcoming season.

Doomsday101 · 03-11-2013

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Originally Posted by BrAinPaiNt

Agreed. Whoever can get the job done is ok by me. I don't care if it is one of those two, a draft pick or a UDRFA or FA.

Someone needs to step up and do the job.

Yep that is all that matters. I will say I feel good about going into camp with Lee, Carter,Albright and Wilber. I may have missed it but what is the word on Ernie Sims returning

Ultimategamer5567 · 03-11-2013

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Originally Posted by Doomsday101

Yep that is all that matters. I will say I feel good about going into camp with Lee, Carter,Albright and Wilber. I may have missed it but what is the word on Ernie Sims returning

Another player we're all forgetting is Orie Lemon. He looked decent in a small sample size last season.

Doomsday101 · 03-11-2013

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Originally Posted by Ultimategamer5567

Another player we're all forgetting is Orie Lemon. He looked decent in a small sample size last season.

I agree. I know he is an exclusive rights FA and hopefully he will be in camp. Even if he can be a solid backup player these past couple of season should remind everyone how important backup roles are.

**MichaelWinicki** · 03-11-2013

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Originally Posted by AbeBeta

I expect our SOLB is not presently on the roster

Agreed.

Ultimategamer5567 · 03-11-2013

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Originally Posted by Doomsday101

I agree. I know he is an exclusive rights FA and hopefully he will be in camp. Even if he can be a solid backup player these past couple of season should remind everyone how important backup roles are.

A little off topic but that is a big reason I would like to see a DT drafted early in the draft since the line requires a constant rotation. Role players are key.

Doomsday101 · 03-11-2013

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Originally Posted by Ultimategamer5567

A little off topic but that is a big reason I would like to see a DT drafted early in the draft since the line requires a constant rotation. Role players are key.

I agree with you.

xNitram · 03-11-2013

it's funny how the cowboys try to develop their own guys, when they can't sign anybody in FA...

gimmesix · 03-11-2013

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Originally Posted by Woods

I'm not sure he'd be the favorite over A Albright . . . .

Hopefully it will be very competitive between the two.

I thought I had read a few weeks ago that Wilbur would be possibly playing back-up DE. Maybe they dive into FA for depth there?

I think Wilber is a better fit at SLB than DE, but I agree that he shouldn't be favored over Albright, who actually showed he could play linebacker decently last year.