Twitter: La'el Collins update

[bsbellomy]

Nsekhe will start if Collins can't go. That's why he was brought here. If Nsekhe falters, then the nuclear option would probably be to play Martin at RT and McGovern at RG.

Despite some getting down on Nsekhe for a couple of bad plays in the preseason opener, he actually was pretty solid, especially at right tackle.

That guy is ridiculously bad, if his preseason snaps are any indication.

 

[locked&loaded]

Maybe they should talk to the rangers again

 

[Cowpolk]

That guy is ridiculously bad, if his preseason snaps are any indication.

I agree we should cut him and Zeke maybe even Dak

 

[gimmesix]

That guy is ridiculously bad, if his preseason snaps are any indication.

His preseason snaps do not reflect that. Only a couple of snaps that fans seem to be overfocused on do.

 

[gimmesix]

+1 for facts.
+1 for listing the snap count for last year instead of leaving it out.
The sample size in 2020 was too small to believe the jump to 80+ would be real over a season, but 2018-2019 were both respectable, and significantly better than Steele. IAnd certainly, the high score in 2020 is at least evidence that he didn't fall off a cliff last year.

I'm encouraged by his recent history, if not the noise about him while he's been here.

Maybe Nsekhe at RT is the better option than moving Martin. I was more thinking that Steele was a worse option than Martin.

EDIT: Just saw another fact:

But he graded out last season with a respectable 80.3 (89.9 run blocking; 62.4 pass blocking).​

https://dallasexpress.com/cracks-appearing-in-cowboys-offensive-line/

Do you know if the wide swing between run and pass blocking has been a consistent part of his career?

The wide swing is a point in his favor. Could be a great guy to close out a game when you're winning, but a poor guy to try to make a late comeback with. Maybe our new blocking "TE" in short yardage too. We can work with that.

I don't know quite what to expect, but I think fans have a tendency to hit the panic button before there's really enough evidence to show we should panic.

On top of that, we've always got the option to move Martin to tackle and put McGovern at guard. So unless we suffer untold injuries like what happened last year, all this fretting is just a bunch of overreacting.

 

[Redsfan_83]

Why does this sound a lot like last year all over?

just wait, this is just the start of it. Imagine what full contact in pads will bring to this team.

 

[Verdict]

Nsekhe will start if Collins can't go. That's why he was brought here. If Nsekhe falters, then the nuclear option would probably be to play Martin at RT and McGovern at RG.

Despite some getting down on Nsekhe for a couple of bad plays in the preseason opener, he actually was pretty solid, especially at right tackle.

IDK about all that. Lol. Nsekhe doesn’t look like much so far.

 

[GimmeTheBall!]

He's not tha good!

 

[texbumthelife]

I hear ya. We all agree on the defense. Just seems we gamble 2 much.

I wouldn't argue with that. Jerry would almost always rather gamble than do the smart, sensible thing. That's the primary reason I don't think this team ever wins another Lombardi until a real GM is brought in. Stephen is absolutely risk averse, so once Jerry is gone, the pendulum will swing completely the other way.

 

[texbumthelife]

Talkin about Collins here. Sorry about the mix up. He has a stinger. pinched nerve.

Oh, my bad.

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

I was told neck stingers only last a couple of hours and Collins neck injury was nothing to worry about.

The power of positive thinking will heal him…

 

[JohnsKey19]

UGH....

 

[75boyz]

UGH....

I truly hope Martin receives some snaps at RT. Hopefully this is a temporary setback for Collins that won't exceed a game or 2. Heck, he might not even miss this one.

But they must put the best 5 out there if you ask me, regardless. Now, I do not have McCarthy's, Philbin's or even Moore's credentials to make this personnel adjustment.

But as a professed amateur outsider I would go with Martin at RT, McGovern at RG instead of trying to help that side with constant chips from running backs and TEs.

I believe that type of max protect approach limits or restricts the offense when putting Martin there could more assume all the regular game planning and playcalling.

Just my opinion.

 

[Pantone282C]

My left arm goes numb at times starts in the thumb and spreads out to the hand then arm. Happens almost every time I drive over 30-40 miles Gabapentin helps I take 1 as soon as the thumb starts going numb.

Don't like the pain you are having, but it sounds a a slipped disc. Gotta watch out if it ruptures.

 

[CoachD]

Why does this sound a lot like last year all over?

Because this year is just an extension of last year.

 

[Alexander]

I truly hope Martin receives some snaps at RT. Hopefully this is a temporary setback for Collins that won't exceed a game or 2. Heck, he might not even miss this one.

But they must put the best 5 out there if you ask me, regardless. Now, I do not have McCarthy's, Philbin's or even Moore's credentials to make this personnel adjustment.

But as a professed amateur outsider I would go with Martin at RT, McGovern at RG instead of trying to help that side with constant chips from running backs and TEs.

I believe that type of max protect approach limits or restricts the offense when putting Martin there could more assume all the regular game planning and playcalling.

Just my opinion.

McCarthy has already shot down that idea.

 

[75boyz]

McCarthy has already shot down that idea.

Oh okay, was not aware. In Nyseskhe/Steele We Trust then.

 

[maryquality]

Oh okay, was not aware. In Nyseskhe/Steele We Trust then.

Scary

 

[TequilaCowboy]

UGH....

Thanks MM, that's what i was afraid of.....

 

[WoodysGirl]