Signed by Cowboys C. Thornton signs with Cowboys

[Alexander]

I get that but this draft is loaded with Dline talent,its time to really transform our Dline like we did our Oline.how many drafts do you see a guy like Billings slide into the 2nd Rd?

That is the one downside to this signing.

It might make us ignore the best interior DL class in ages.

 

[Risen Star]

Dont they will look at a 1 Tech. Think they will look at 3 Techs

Agreed.

Now we need to stand back to back with our head on a swivel for the Crawford lynch mob.

 

[Zimmy Lives]

I am very happy with the signing, but it is kind of amazing what qualifies as impressive for us these days.

 

[dogunwo]

Hayden is like an All Pro compared to Phil Costa. Still, far and away, the worst entrenched starter I've ever seen here.

That's only because Rob Petiti was a starter for only one season. He was a far worse starter, but he definitely wasn't "entrenched"

 

[AzorAhai]

2015 Stats

Nick Hayden, 48 Tackles, 0 sacks, 2 passes defensed (16 games)
Cedric Thornton, 33 Tackles, 1 sack, 1 pass defensed (13 games)

Not saying these stats mean much, however, I thought it was worth at least posting them.

Hayden is laying on his back on a play like this and is probably single blocked, not double teamed. Thornton will eat up blocks for Crawford to not get doubled.

 

[perrykemp]

Hayden is laying on his back on a play like this and is probably single blocked, not double teamed. Thornton will eat up blocks for Crawford to not get doubled.

Thanks. I figured that most of Hayden's tackles were downfield.

 

[Risen Star]

That is the one downside to this signing.

It might make us ignore the best interior DL class in ages.

It didn't take you long.

Here's my impression of you had we not signed him. - Now we pretty much have to draft a DT in the first 3 rounds regardless of value or it's another year of Nick Hayden.

 

[RS12]

2015 Stats

Nick Hayden, 48 Tackles, 0 sacks, 2 passes defensed (16 games)
Cedric Thornton, 33 Tackles, 1 sack, 1 pass defensed (13 games)

Not saying these stats mean much, however, I thought it was worth at least posting them.

Forget the fact that the Egirls played a 3-4, Hayden had had more tackles because that is who opponents ran straight at.

 

[Alexander]

That's only because Rob Petiti was a starter for only one season. He was a far worse starter, but he definitely wasn't "entrenched"

Rob Petitti. LOL.

I still remember the culture around here when he was playing.

That was pretty brutal.

 

[Risen Star]

Hayden is laying on his back on a play like this and is probably single blocked, not double teamed. Thornton will eat up blocks for Crawford to not get doubled.

Crawford should be a better player.

He's a special player. He should now be specialer.

 

[Risen Star]

Rob Petitti. LOL.

I still remember the culture around here when he was playing.

That was pretty brutal.

I remember his family member posted here.

And you knew that had to be true because they said they were.

 

[Alexander]

It didn't take you long.

Here's my impression of you had we not signed him. - Now we pretty much have to draft a DT in the first 3 rounds regardless of value or it's another year of Nick Hayden.

You expected me to bathe in the glory very long?

{With the fourth choice in the 2016 NFL draft, the Dallas Cowboys select, Carson Wentz, QB, North Dakota State}

Me: How on earth are we going to get his reps split so he can get experience???

 

[GimmeTheBall!]

Interesting, blokes.

 

[AzorAhai]

Thanks. I figured that most of Hayden's tackles were downfield.

And ended with him getting plowed over and hanging on for dear life

 

[silver]

That is the one downside to this signing.

It might make us ignore the best interior DL class in ages.

To make room for who?

 

[Risen Star]

I have to point out that a few years ago, when Thornton was coming out in the draft, Bill Parcells did a draft special on ESPN.

And Cedric Thornton was his sleeper.

Which is the mafia equivalent of being made.

 

[Alexander]

To make room for who?

Well, we have the Terrell McClain.

There is only so much space in the meeting room.

 

[Blue&Silver]

I'm pretty sure Thorton went undrafted and spent a year on the practice squad in Philly. He's a solid player that can play both tackle in a 4 man front, or defensive end in a 3-4.

He's a solid player that won't take over a game, but he won't hurt you either. I really like this guy.

 

[reddyuta]

2015 Stats

Nick Hayden, 48 Tackles, 0 sacks, 2 passes defensed (16 games)
Cedric Thornton, 33 Tackles, 1 sack, 1 pass defensed (13 games)

Not saying these stats mean much, however, I thought it was worth at least posting them.

I believe he was injured,i dont think he was out there for even half of their snaps on D.

 

[DeaconBlues]

oh my god,what was Free trying to do there?

Set hard inside. Thornton twitched inside, sprinted around him. Free may have gotten 2-3 fingertips on him. If not for the outside angle, he would've buried Romo.