Suspended LB Rolando McClain wants to play again, source says

[mattjames2010]

So let me get this straight - Clarence Hill reports that Jerry said McClain will not be back with the team on Monday and Brandon George reports that Jones is not ruling out the possibility of McClain's return. Got it.

They both said the same thing; won't be returning once suspension is lifted. I'm guessing they are expecting McClain to get tested again, maybe? Who knows.

 

[Stash]

I wonder how dedicated to returning to the team he would be if our record were 3-6, or something along those lines?

I think the key ingredient in any "dedication" or "commitment" is time. Without time, it's just hollow words, signifying nothing.

The only way to show either dedication or commitment is with the passage of time.

 

[Bullflop]

This team is mainly composed of players who work their butts off, show up to meetings and practice on time and do all the other things necessary to create a good team chemistry. To me, it seems risky at best to welcome back one who doesn't respect the team rules and makes no effort to hide it. What happens if and when this team's players lose respect for their front office and its leadership? He's not worth the risk. Let him go.

 

[KDM256]

I get why fans feel the need that we should move on from Rolando McClain due to dedication issues. But I totally get why Jerry won't shut the door on the future of McClain right now.

Yes McClain has been suspended multiple times while in Dallas, (He's not a choir boy by all means, and some may say he's a *******) But on the football field, McClain is pretty solid player hence the production/plays he gave us in 2014. I can't won't hold 2015 against him because alot of players mailed it in once injuries and losses started adding up during the season. And I think Jerry felt the same way and thats why we resigned him back for 2016. Missing 10 games this year was inexcusable but that's water under the bridge now and we've overcame his absence.

If we're getting a motivated McClain like 2014 who wants to help this team, bring him back. Can't be worse than trouting out Kyle Wilber or Andrew Gachkar. Far as the in shape comment goes, I do know for a fact that McClain has been seen working out in Tuscaloosa on multiple occasions while suspended, but then again, there's being "in shape" and being in "football shape."

 

[gimmesix]

It would be interesting if he even shows up next Monday. He has no interest in showing up during the off season and now that he would like to make more money he wants to play. Myself I would tell him to hit the bricks but by some chance he is given a chance I would hope Garrett sits him down and tells him what exactly is expected of him and if he can't manage that then he should be some where else. Guys on this team have worked too hard to get where they are currently to have some idiot doing his own thing when he want to.

If he comes in motivated and in shape, then I think that's enough. McClain's problem has never been Sundays. During the season, he seems to keep himself clean and motivated. His problem is when the season ends and being motivated to practice during the preseason.

I have no problem with Dallas letting him play out this season if he's in shape and then letting him go away. He can help this team if he's ready to go. If he's not ready, then let him go.

 

[gimmesix]

This team is mainly composed of players who work their butts off, show up to meetings and practice on time and do all the other things necessary to create a good team chemistry. To me, it seems risky at best to welcome back one who doesn't respect the team rules and makes no effort to hide it. What happens if and when this team's players lose respect for their front office and its leadership? He's not worth the risk. Let him go.

I've seen nothing on McClain that says he's a bad teammate during the season. That's all the players will care about: Is he willing to work when he's here and help the team.

 

[NumOneQB]

McClain sees the special run this team is making and is regretting it 10000x that he's not out there. I think he's a good LB, just lacking a little between the ears. The defense needs playmakers but is getting along just fine in its current makeup. McClain just isn't good enough to take any more chances on, IMO.

 

[Doomsday101]

If he comes in motivated and in shape, then I think that's enough. McClain's problem has never been Sundays. During the season, he seems to keep himself clean and motivated. His problem is when the season ends and being motivated to practice during the preseason.

I have no problem with Dallas letting him play out this season if he's in shape and then letting him go away. He can help this team if he's ready to go. If he's not ready, then let him go.

But I think Cowboys need to stop coddling players. If they choose to keep him I think they need to lay down the law of what is acceptable to the Dallas Cowboys and what is not. Myself I don't want player who they will play when the feel like it I would hope to have player dedicated to winning

 

[Bullflop]

I've seen nothing on McClain that says he's a bad teammate during the season. That's all the players will care about: Is he willing to work when he's here and help the team.

If you think it doesn't bother at least some of the players that he gets away with his slovenly and careless acts while they have to tow the line, you're probably infinitely more mistaken than what you're willing to consider. He does too many things that reveal how little he cares.

 

[gimmesix]

But I think Cowboys need to stop coddling players. If they choose to keep him I think they need to lay down the law of what is acceptable to the Dallas Cowboys and what is not. Myself I don't want player who they will play when the feel like it I would hope to have player dedicated to winning

Coddling would be giving him another contract despite his failure to put the team first IMO. If he comes in ready to play and gets out there and helps the team.

Obviously, Rolando isn't going to change at this point. Dallas gave him every chance to while smartly only signing him to one-term deals. However, while McClain has his issues, he isn't a locker room cancer or an on-field slacker.

What law are you going to lay down? We expect you to give it your all for the remainder of the season? I've seen nothing to say McClain won't play hard. We expect you to practice hard for games? Again, during the season, I've seen nothing to say McClain doesn't do that.

There's just no reason to lay down the law. If he can contribute to the team this year, then play him and let him go after the season. If he's not in shape to contribute now, then cut him now.

 

[gimmesix]

If you think it doesn't bother at least some of the players that he gets away with his slovenly and careless acts while they have to tow the line, you're probably infinitely more mistaken than what you're willing to consider. He does too many things to reveal how little he cares.

Oh yeah, I remember now that the players have always hated him instead of praising what he brings to the defense.

All will be forgiven if he's in shape and can help the team.

 

[Bullflop]

Coddling would be giving him another contract despite his failure to put the team first IMO. If he comes in ready to play and gets out there and helps the team.

Obviously, Rolando isn't going to change at this point. Dallas gave him every chance to while smartly only signing him to one-term deals. However, while McClain has his issues, he isn't a locker room cancer or an on-field slacker.

What law are you going to lay down? We expect you to give it your all for the remainder of the season? I've seen nothing to say McClain won't play hard. We expect you to practice hard for games? Again, during the season, I've seen nothing to say McClain doesn't do that.

There's just no reason to lay down the law. If he can contribute to the team this year, then play him and let him go after the season. If he's not in shape to contribute now, then cut him now.

If you haven't seen that he's missing and being late for meetings missing practices and generally doing his own thing such as reporting overweight and doing drugs, you simply haven't been paying attention. Or, perhaps you choose to ignore it to satisfy your own agenda. Moreover, I seriously doubt he'd report in shape, even if he's permitted to visit the facility. We'll see where this thing leads but I definitely don't share your optimism.

 

[Alexander]

I've seen nothing on McClain that says he's a bad teammate during the season. That's all the players will care about: Is he willing to work when he's here and help the team.

Are you kidding? There is plenty that suggests he doesn't like or want to practice. Goes and takes long bathroom breaks etc.

He does not fit the culture that is being sold right now. At all.

 

[Doomsday101]

McClain could have been around the team and working out while under suspension and he was a no show

 

[NoLuv4Jerry]

Just imagine being JJ and you know your defense can get a boost and needs it. He is thinking SB this year all the way. This is the kind of stuff you haft to live with either way. All those big decisions at the end of the day are so hard. If I owned the team these kinds of things would have me stressed so bad. Should I shouldn't I.

Someone who has not played football in over a year, does not like to practice and has a substance abuse problem can give your defense a boost? If this is true...then the players we have on the practice squad and on the roster must be garbage.....if someone with this background can walk through the doors tomorrow and immediately be more effective than them. It comes down to having the GUTS to play young players...which we have done because we have had no choice..and it has worked out. I would not hold my breath on thinking McClain...in the state he is today...can be more effective than the guys that have been here all along.

 

[cowboy_ron]

Translation: I'm broke


He will probably dress out around 340 lbs.....being the workhorse that he has shown to be

 

[NoLuv4Jerry]

I will probably start an argument with this, though that is certainly not my intent, but JJ is the GM and does, indeed, call the shots on personnel acquisition, while JG is the coach and makes the decisions on how to utilize those players. Two different entities. Ideally (and I think they do this, for the most part) the two work in concert to maximize the opportunity for success. We're not likely to ever know the inner workings of any of this, so it's kind of pointless to debate, though.

If Jason does not want McClain in his lockeroom...he should have the right to make that call. Especially when we are 8-1 with the "type" of guys Jason prefers. And trust me...I was upset that Jason did not know how to "coach" the Greg Hardy's, Christine Michael's, Roloando McClain's, Randy Gregory's of the world...but the Cowboys are currently a top 3 team in the NFL...with the kind of players Jason prefers...so I think he has EARNED the right to make that call.

 

[GIFTS86]

Someone who has not played football in over a year, does not like to practice and has a substance abuse problem can give your defense a boost? If this is true...then the players we have on the practice squad and on the roster must be garbage.....if someone with this background can walk through the doors tomorrow and immediately be more effective than them. It comes down to having the GUTS to play young players...which we have done because we have had no choice..and it has worked out. I would not hold my breath on thinking McClain...in the state he is today...can be more effective than the guys that have been here all along.

He's done it before

 

[JohnsKey19]

The only reason I can see Jerry leaving the door very slightly ajar for a McClain return is in case injuries suddenly hit us hard at LB. Outside of that, no thanks.

 

[Bullflop]

If Jason does not want McClain in his lockeroom...he should have the right to make that call. Especially when we are 8-1 with the "type" of guys Jason prefers. And trust me...I was upset that Jason did not know how to "coach" the Greg Hardy's, Christine Michael's, Roloando McClain's, Randy Gregory's of the world...but the Cowboys are currently a top 3 team in the NFL...with the kind of players Jason prefers...so I think he has EARNED the right to make that call.

All of the players you just mentioned were and are misfits and you blame it on Jason Garrett? That's an odd twist of the real situation . . .