Twitter: Cowboys sign Marvin Austin after workout (Post #36)..will wear #90

[FolsomCowboy]

The great thing about using these guys is that they have to play hard to stay employed, none of these guys feel "safe" I can tell you that, not with Dallas bringing in guys almost daily, a hell of a motivational tool

 

[DCBoysfan]

@AdamSchefter: Cowboys signed former Dolphins and Giants DT Marvin Austin.

This could be a good move if he can stay heathy.

 

[starfrombirth]

My Giants fan friends told me he was more into the football celeb life than football. Knock on him was that he was lazy and not motivated.

I just hope he doesn't bring that bad attitude and infect the blue collar mentality of this "no name" DLine.

If he does, Bruce Lee, and Hatcher will rock his world... Believe me .. this locker room has turned.

 

[reddyuta]

Its the last chance saloon for Marvin austin,if Marinelli cant fix him then he wont be playing in the NFL again.

 

[The Quest for Six]

Liked him coming out of college, but the guy has had some issues but he has NFL talent if someone can get his head on straight....maybe Rod can get his head out of his you know what....

 

[Plankton]

I was in favor of bringing him in after the final cuts by teams.

Austin has a ton of natural talent. This is a risk free look. Potentially, this is a great move, and I like bringing him in even if it doesn't work out. Keeps the rest of the DL guys on edge.

 

[WoodysGirl]

Bob Sturm ‏@SportsSturm 7m
Wow. Marvin Austin and Drake Nevis? The ghost of draft boards past. I am interested.

Bryan Broaddus ‏@BryanBroaddus 8m
“@Penuela13: @BryanBroaddus thoughts on cowboys working out Marvin Austin?” Haven't signed him but running out of bodies. Doing their jobs

 

[erod]

Word is, this guy doesn't like to play football. But what the heck.

 

[Pessimist_cowboy]

Vega, Costa, Arkin, Bosworth... All would be a good choice to make room for him. Bottom of roster guys with little to no cap hit.

bosworth has been dominating on special teams no way . Vega better go !

 

[Zimmy Lives]

Its the last chance saloon for Marvin austin,if Marinelli cant fix him then he wont be playing in the NFL again.

Marvin Austin, football player, man barely alive. Gentlemen, Martinelli can rebuild him, he has the experience.

 

[WoodysGirl]

Clarence Hill ‏@clarencehilljr 18s
the cowboys worked out marvin austin this morning and are working towards signing him

Calvin Watkins ‏@calvinwatkins 47s
Jason Garrett said DT Marvin Austin had a good workout today.

mike fisher ‏@fishsports 22s
Garrett on possibly signing DT Marvin Austin: 'had a good workout. We'll see how it works out.' #cowboys

 

[vaturkey]

If he can get this head out of his nether regions he could be pretty special. Maybe the fact he was on the team with Bruce Carter in NC can help. Looks good in blue:

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/mu.../tweets-heard-round-the-world/content.16.html

 

[Zimmy Lives]

Read his bio, sounds like Sharif Floyd.

 

[CaptainCreed]

Dallas worked out the former 2nd round DT Tar Heel today, let's see what he can do on the field for us. Marinelli motivate him, get him up to speed, and in shape. Hope it works out for all parties. I watched him play at UNC, not the best attitude but he is a talented playmaker on the DL.

 

[Zekeats]

Finally, I don't know what took so long. I hope this guy tears it up rushing the passer. He put Sanchez out for the year.

 

[Broges74]

Like Sims, he is a special talent that hasn't worked out. Maybe Rod can get his butt in gear but I'll reserve judgement.

 

[Zimmy Lives]

Interesting quote from Wiki:

"Prior to the draft Austin was heavily scouted by the Chicago Bears.[12] Bears coach Lovie Smith and defensive coordinatorRod Marinelli visited Austin and 'spent a goodly amount of time with him.' "[12]

 

[BaybeeJay]

Isn't that his thing, he looks good in workouts?

 

[FiveRings]

I'm happy with this. I think he can be what Brent was supposed to be for us. And hey, two "M.Austin"s on the roster. Sorta like when we had both Roy Williams a few years back

 

[Zordon]

Word is, this guy doesn't like to play football. But what the heck.

when you google image him, he looks like a clown in a lot of his pictures.