In memory of those “Pet cats” of the past

[DAL1180]

☆Reggie Collier
☆Kelvin Edwards
☆Ron Francis
☆Jessie Penn
Kelvin Edward's was alright. Just got injured then replaced.
not sure they qualify as pet cats....but i thought they'd be ALL-TIME GOOD'NS.

 

[DanTanna]

Justin Beriault

You stole my guy!!!

 

[Bobhaze]

Dave Stalls, Bruce Huther.

I remember both. LBs if memory serves me. And remember OL Bruce Walton who was Bill Walton’s “little” brother? He played a few years in Dallas.

 

[plasticman]

2009 4th round draft pick QB Stephen McGee of Texas A&M......."sniff".....I still remember you buddy.

I won't forget the vicious conspiracy that deprived you of your place in the Hall of Fame, an established American sports icon.............as well as my place..........a true football visionary, worshiped among all Cowboy forums as a revered prophet.

Never given a fair chance......still the NFL all time leader in passer rating for the final two minutes of regulation play.......Never once threw an INT in a regular season or postseason game......

Unbelievable, you say? The following is a saga of both triumph and betrayal.

His first action was in game #15 in 2010. Kitna got hurt at the beginning of the 3rd quarter and they put in McGee down by 11. He drove them down the field for 17 points. With 1:37 left in the game and down by 7, McGee completed a 34 yard TD pass to insure a tie and OT......well, not quite. Buehler missed the extra point. The Cowboys lost by a single point.

The very next week was McGee's 1st start in the league. This 4th round draft pick did something that the current starting former 4th round pick couldn't do. He won in his first start. However, it wasn't until 57 seconds left in the game and down 13-7, he completed a pass to Jason Witten for the victory against the playoff bound Eagle team......well, at least their backups.

That close last second victory against the rival Eagles, ushered in a new era......for Jason Garrett. The next season they made him permanent HC.

In their next season, 2011, McGee would be called into service again for a game #16 for a rematch with the Eagles. In this game McGee completed passes to 7 different receivers.He also ran 4 times for 27 yards. Unfortunately this was one yard shy of being the Cowboys leading rusher. By this time they were so beat up, their RB was previously retired, 34 year old Sammy Morris. The Cowboys lost 20-7 to the Eagles......well, their backups.

Still, McGee's record was 1-1, a winning percentage of 50%, the same as his HC, who was allowed to keep his job. The following training camp, in a move that shocked the world......mostly me......the Cowboys did the unthinkable....they cut Stephen McGee.

Apparently, Dallas Cowboy management lacked the vision to comprehend the devastating consequences of giving up on such a rare talent......as did the Houston Texans.......as well as at least one, I think two other NFL teams.......along with that Canadian team.....anyway!

I was aware of at least one conspiracy to undermine his success perpetuated by small minded Longhorn fans looking to retaliate for his two A&M victories over their team. But I'm not bitter.

And so, in honor of the memory of my "pet cat", his career shortened by a ruthless vendetta,........."snap".....this Keystone Light is for you......"gurgle".........."snap"..........as well as this one........"gurgle"........."snap"........might as well kill the 18 pack.........Has anyone seen my crack pipe?.............

 

[Cowboysheelsreds053]

This guy will be my favorite "cat" for awhile.....

LOL, if not we lose that gnat game.

 

[Couchscout101]

I got a fun one Sam Hurd

but yes Micheal Wiley and Mario Edwards a couple as well

 

[Londonboy]

2009 4th round draft pick QB Stephen McGee of Texas A&M......."sniff".....I still remember you buddy.

I won't forget the vicious conspiracy that deprived you of your place in the Hall of Fame, an established American sports icon.............as well as my place..........a true football visionary, worshiped among all Cowboy forums as a revered prophet.

Never given a fair chance......still the NFL all time leader in passer rating for the final two minutes of regulation play.......Never once threw an INT in a regular season or postseason game......

Unbelievable, you say? The following is a saga of both triumph and betrayal.

His first action was in game #15 in 2010. Kitna got hurt at the beginning of the 3rd quarter and they put in McGee down by 11. He drove them down the field for 17 points. With 1:37 left in the game and down by 7, McGee completed a 34 yard TD pass to insure a tie and OT......well, not quite. Buehler missed the extra point. The Cowboys lost by a single point.

The very next week was McGee's 1st start in the league. This 4th round draft pick did something that the current starting former 4th round pick couldn't do. He won in his first start. However, it wasn't until 57 seconds left in the game and down 13-7, he completed a pass to Jason Witten for the victory against the playoff bound Eagle team......well, at least their backups.

That close last second victory against the rival Eagles, ushered in a new era......for Jason Garrett. The next season they made him permanent HC.

In their next season, 2011, McGee would be called into service again for a game #16 for a rematch with the Eagles. In this game McGee completed passes to 7 different receivers.He also ran 4 times for 27 yards. Unfortunately this was one yard shy of being the Cowboys leading rusher. By this time they were so beat up, their RB was previously retired, 34 year old Sammy Morris. The Cowboys lost 20-7 to the Eagles......well, their backups.

Still, McGee's record was 1-1, a winning percentage of 50%, the same as his HC, who was allowed to keep his job. The following training camp, in a move that shocked the world......mostly me......the Cowboys did the unthinkable....they cut Stephen McGee.

Apparently, Dallas Cowboy management lacked the vision to comprehend the devastating consequences of giving up on such a rare talent......as did the Houston Texans.......as well as at least one, I think two other NFL teams.......along with that Canadian team.....anyway!

I was aware of at least one conspiracy to undermine his success perpetuated by small minded Longhorn fans looking to retaliate for his two A&M victories over their team. But I'm not bitter.

And so, in honor of the memory of my "pet cat", his career shortened by a ruthless vendetta,........."snap".....this Keystone Light is for you......"gurgle".........."snap"..........as well as this one........"gurgle"........."snap"........might as well kill the 18 pack.........Has anyone seen my crack pipe?.............

There there.

 

[kskboys]

More of a metaphorical cartwheel

Did a small fist bump followed with a yeah

The other day I tried to do a cartwheel, thinking it's like riding a bike. It's not.

 

[kskboys]

You stole my guy!!!

The unicorn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[RoboQB]

should've told that kid "I'm putting you in because of your dad, but you need to show him you're not the player I think you are, prove me wrong!"

that very next moment on the field would've either completely killed his future at football or he would turn out to be walter payton.

No decent coach ever made a decision based on a kid's parent.
At least, I don't think so. Maybe, but I doubt it.

 

[gimmesix]

Lots of PS WRs get hyped as the Next Big Thing. Meh guys like Jamaica Rector, Sam Hurd, Cedrick Wilson. Then the designated Diamond in the Rough Who Runs Real Fast. One of those every year.

That's mine: Jon'Vea Johnson. I'm still holding out hope he doesn't turn out to be roadkill.

 

[DB_Cooper]

Woody Dantzler, I’m surprised he never made it. Could do so many things electrically and yet even under Parcells it never amounted to much or enough unfortunately. Surprised...

He still has the best kickoff return for a touchdown I’ve ever seen.

 

[Big D]

I actually Thought Terrance Williams was going to do something.

 

[jjtrcka22]

David Buehler. Combine hero kick-off specialist.

 

[jjtrcka22]

Torrin Tucker. I Remember during a game the announcers said that Parcells had called him "the future at tackle". That future never was actually realized.

Jamaica Rector, WR. He had some really good preseason games.

Wayne Mcgarity, WR. Liked him coming out of Univ. of Texas. He had some good moments.

Nicky Sualua, FB. Thought he could be the big blocking back to replace moose.

David Lafleur, TE. Novacek replacement and Troy's new security blanket that never was.

 

[black label]

My dood was Robert new house but I never thought of him as a pet cat lol

 

[buybuydandavis]

That's mine: Jon'Vea Johnson. I'm still holding out hope he doesn't turn out to be roadkill.

Mine was Devin Smith, but given it's his contract year and they chose to do squat with him last year, he's not so much fun as a pet cat anymore. I'll have to dig something else up.

Romo 2 could be some fun in preseason, but no fun watching him on the bench during the season.

Maybe I'll stick with Smith this year. I don't see much downroster on he offense that looks too interesting.

 

[CWR]

May I vote for former Cowboy's linebacker Dat Nguyen, he was actually a 'pet" that had a decent career, Plus I have learned over the years how to spell his nmae.

Im gonna have to disqualify this. Dat was too good to be on the list.

 

[fivetwos]

When Parcells was here I really thought he had the ability to find all kinds of obscure talent in the draft, and run the whole thing like he knew what he was doing.

Anyone he drafted early on I thought would become a player.

Other than 2005, not really, and even at that, theres no Ware if Jerry doesnt step in.

He simply signed some vets that he trusted and got the most out of an iffy roster because coaching absolutely matters.

Everyone got lucky with Romo.

 

[kskboys]

On paper Johnson seemed like a great backup, but you are right that in reality his arm was completely dead. I was shocked at how dead it was watching him play.

I actually heard Jerry say a few years ago that the reason they kept Rush on the active roster rather than trying to slide him to the practice squad is they didn't want to make the same mistake they did with Moore.

And the saddest part is that Jerry has no clue concerning the difference between Matt Moore's arm(iffy) and Cooper Rush's arm(terrible).