FEATURED *** Dallas Cowboys Initial 53-man roster ***

We only have 2 running backs on the roster and a fullback? That seems like a disaster waiting to happen...
 
gimmesix said:
The surprises for me are Cornelius over Keegan or Leverett, that we actually cut Sam and kept the better player in Wheat and Speed and Carson over Steward, I expect something to change at the corner position.
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Cornelius has been good all through camp and preseason. He still should be a prospect at RT even though they didn't play him there. I think Keegan has been highly over rated. Leverett now has been a surprise. Hopefully he gets to the practice squad.
 
speedkilz88 said:
Cornelius has been good all through camp and preseason. He still should be a prospect at RT even though they didn't play him there. I think Keegan has been highly over rated. Leverett now has been a surprise. Hopefully he gets to the practice squad.
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I had Cornelius on the roster until this last preseason game, which I think he missed because he was banged up. I liked Keegan and Leverett's play as well. I'm OK with keeping Cornelius instead, and I expect Leverett to make the PS. I think Keegan might be claimed since we claimed him last year when Philly waived him.
 
Reality said:
6 safeties and 5 cornerbacks.

That's a sure sign they are concerned about those spots.

They kept 4 OT players and only one G/C hybrid behind the two starting guards.

I have a feeling the roster will change some before season starts.
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Of course it will.
 
ShortRound said:


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Moves that make me happy:

1) Keeping Camden Brown. He deserved a spot.
2) Keeping Tyrus Wheat over Sam Williams. Wheat outplayed Williams and showed up with pressure in every game. Plus, like Williams, he is a core special teammer.
3) Keeping Ajani Cornelius. He played well, but I thought he was going to lose out to Keegan or Leverett.

Moves I don't like:

1) Keeping Drew Shelton over Trevor Keegan or Nick Leverett. I know why we did it, he was a fourth-round pick and would possibly get claimed because of it, but he didn't deserve a spot.
2) Keeping Caelon Carson over Reddy Steward. Carson was one of our worst corners in the games.
3) Keeping Alijah Clark over Julius Wood. This one is minor for me because I believe they are of similar value, but I though Wood outplayed Clark.
 
gimmesix said:
Moves that make me happy:

1) Keeping Camden Brown. He deserved a spot.
2) Keeping Tyrus Wheat over Sam Williams. Wheat outplayed Williams and showed up with pressure in every game. Plus, like Williams, he is a core special teammer.
3) Keeping Ajani Cornelius. He played well, but I thought he was going to lose out to Keegan or Leverett.

Moves I don't like:

1) Keeping Drew Shelton over Trevor Keegan or Nick Leverett. I know why we did it, he was a fourth-round pick and would possibly get claimed because of it, but he didn't deserve a spot.
2) Keeping Caelon Carson over Reddy Steward. Carson was one of our worst corners in the games.
3) Keeping Alijah Clark over Julius Wood. This one is minor for me because I believe they are of similar value, but I though Wood outplayed Clark.
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You really shouldn't be keeping extra OGs over depth at OT either.

Reddy is a slot guy, they clearly wanted to keep the outside depth guys. Although I could see more moves change that up.

Clark is a FS, he can cover. Wood is a SS and his coverage ability is just a tad better than fellow SS Bell. He's very stiff in the hips. A forward player, not good going backwards.
 
Admittedly playing with back ups against back ups against the Saints but that last drive down 3 two mins left the offense under Howell went nowhere .
 
speedkilz88 said:
You really shouldn't be keeping extra OGs over depth at OT either.

Reddy is a slot guy, they clearly wanted to keep the outside depth guys. Although I could see more moves change that up.
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Right now, I don't see Shelton as depth at OT. If he's in the game, it will be Chaz Green all over again. Again, I understand why we kept him. He needs work on his strength and on his technique, but he has good movement skills and was a fourth-round pick.
 
RonWashington said:
Admittedly playing with back ups against back ups against the Saints but that last drive down 3 two mins left the offense under Howell went nowhere .
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The final offensive possession was a terrible one for the offensive line, and especially Shiyazh Pete. If he doesn't make the PS, I think that will play a part in it. I don't think he was even out there until then.
 
speedkilz88 said:
You really shouldn't be keeping extra OGs over depth at OT either.

Reddy is a slot guy, they clearly wanted to keep the outside depth guys. Although I could see more moves change that up.

Clark is a FS, he can cover. Wood is a SS and his coverage ability is just a tad better than fellow SS Bell. He's very stiff in the hips. A forward player, not good going backwards.
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Those are fair observations, although I don't consider Carson to be much depth. Same with Shelton. They are just bodies right now.
 
RonWashington said:
Admittedly playing with back ups against back ups against the Saints but that last drive down 3 two mins left the offense under Howell went nowhere .
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Jaden Smith killed that final drive. Should have caught that pass on 4th down. Yes it was in traffic but it's a play NFL receivers have to make.
 
Reid1boys said:
Hmmm, how did Mingo and brown make it? So many experts from the zone kept telling me he will easily clear waivers and be on practice squad. I am ecstatic both of them made the team.
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The team obviously didn't feel the same way. Brown might have cleared waivers, but why risk it?
 
reddyuta said:
happy for Camden Brown,we need to poach a RB.
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I don't think we do. I think we'll get both Mafah and Abanikanda to the practice squad. Then, we can call up a back for six weeks with both on there, and possibly add one of them to the 53 if a spot opens.
 
stiletto said:
The fact that Drew Shelton made the team is completely laughable.
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Why would they have cut him? That's a serious question. He was drafted with the intent of vying for a starting OT spot next year. A year to learn the NFL game and hit the weight room. We just drafted him only four months ago and we should cut him?
 
cowboys5xsbs said:
We only have 2 running backs on the roster and a fullback? That seems like a disaster waiting to happen...
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It's two weeks until the Giants. If you read the title of this thread is says "initial" not "final".

Worst case, there will be a couple on the PS if we need one.
 
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