News: Bleacher Report gives Dallas an A+ for their UDFA selections

Which UDFA has the best chance to make the roster?

  • Garrett Marino, DT (8 sacks in 2019)

    Votes: 22 15.3%

  • Sewo Olonilua, FB (old school thumper)

    Votes: 14 9.7%

  • Aaron Parker, WR (81 recs, 9 TDs)

    Votes: 5 3.5%

  • Terence Steele, OT (physically talented tackle)

    Votes: 20 13.9%

  • Francis Bernard, LB (85 tackles, flies to the ball)

    Votes: 74 51.4%

  • Ladarius Hamilton, DE (7.5 sacks each of last 2 years)

    Votes: 15 10.4%

  • None of em

    Votes: 11 7.6%
  • Total voters
    144
TheSkaven

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Probably wouldn’t post this any other time but it’s a slow news week and it pushes a Dak thread off the main page. :)

We know that the Cowboys and McClay killed it in the draft this year, but they apparently also killed it with undrafted free agents. The author (@brentsobleski) said he would take the Cowboys’ UDFA class over most teams’ Day 3 picks!

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The amount of quality talent the Dallas Cowboys landed is staggering.

At running back, TCU's Darius Anderson and Sewo Olonilua are complementary pieces to compete for a spot(s) behind Ezekiel Elliott and Tony Pollard. Anderson is an explosive slashing runner, while Olonilua is a thumper between the tackles.

Portland State's Charlie Taumoepeau can help at tight end, but he also worked as a fullback at the Senior Bowl.

Mississippi State's Stephen Guidry (6'3", 201 lbs), Rhode Island's Aaron Parker (6'2", 209 lbs) and Texas A&M's Kendrick Rogers (6'4", 208 lbs) are big-bodied targets to complement Dallas' smaller receivers.

Texas Tech's Terence Steele is a physically talented tackle who needs technique work to possibly back up Tyron Smith or La'el Collins.

UAB's Garrett Marino and North Texas' Ladarius Hamilton are both adept at shedding blockers. Kansas' Azur Kamara is a raw, albeit physically gifted, pass-rusher.

Francis Bernard became a top-three tackler at two different programs (BYU and Utah).

The quality of Dallas' undrafted class rivals any other franchise's Day 3 selections.

Grade: A+
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https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2889081-grading-every-nfl-teams-2020-undrafted-free-agent-haul
 
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I see several making the squad.

My choice will be Francis Bernard. We seem a little thin at LB depth. We have 6 linebackers on the roster and Gifford is prone for some freak injuries.

Going to need another guy to run special teams with March and Thomas
 
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The two that look like they might be able to make it IMO are Sean McKeon (TE) & Sewa Olonilua (FB). I feel like TE and FB are two of the more upgradable positions.
 

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I think there are three who have a really good chance of earning a roster spot. Two not on OP's list.

Bernard LB is an aggressive run defender with promising reps in coverage
Dowdle RB is a hard charging runner with agility on cutbacks quickly
Rogers WR has intriguing physical traits with his length and athleticism
 
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TheSkaven said:
Probably wouldn’t post this any other time but it’s a slow news week and it pushes a Dak thread off the main page. :)

We know that the Cowboys and McClay killed it in the draft this year, but they apparently also killed it with undrafted free agents. The author (@brentsobleski) said he would take the Cowboys’ UDFA class over most teams’ Day 3 picks!

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The amount of quality talent the Dallas Cowboys landed is staggering.

At running back, TCU's Darius Anderson and Sewo Olonilua are complementary pieces to compete for a spot(s) behind Ezekiel Elliott and Tony Pollard. Anderson is an explosive slashing runner, while Olonilua is a thumper between the tackles.

Portland State's Charlie Taumoepeau can help at tight end, but he also worked as a fullback at the Senior Bowl.

Mississippi State's Stephen Guidry (6'3", 201 lbs), Rhode Island's Aaron Parker (6'2", 209 lbs) and Texas A&M's Kendrick Rogers (6'4", 208 lbs) are big-bodied targets to complement Dallas' smaller receivers.

Texas Tech's Terence Steele is a physically talented tackle who needs technique work to possibly back up Tyron Smith or La'el Collins.

UAB's Garrett Marino and North Texas' Ladarius Hamilton are both adept at shedding blockers. Kansas' Azur Kamara is a raw, albeit physically gifted, pass-rusher.

Francis Bernard became a top-three tackler at two different programs (BYU and Utah).

The quality of Dallas' undrafted class rivals any other franchise's Day 3 selections.

Grade: A+
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https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2889081-grading-every-nfl-teams-2020-undrafted-free-agent-haul
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UDFA's they always get me so excited!!!!
 
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There is some options that weren't available that I would have voted for. From the options I picked the FB Sewo because the other options have tons of depth in front of them. Sewo only has to beat out Jamize and just about anybody on this forum could most likely beat him out. McCarthy likes to use his FBs
 
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Irvin88_4life said:
There is some options that weren't available that I would have voted for. From the options I picked the FB Sewo because the other options have tons of depth in front of them. Sewo only has to beat out Jamize and just about anybody on this forum could most likely beat him out. McCarthy likes to use his FBs
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Good point, as this is the reason I chose Bernard. We only have 8 LB's on the roster as of now.
We know Jaylon, LVE, Lee will make the roster. Most likely Thomas also, as he can step in and play if needed plus ST's.

March is a ST's player but does not offer a lot at LB play. I am surprised he has been around this long.
Gifford seemed to play well in PS games, enough to make the team, but them injured. So need to see more from him, as I don't think he is automatic for the roster.

That leaves Bernard and Kamura and one of the two will make the team IMO.
 

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TheSkaven said:
Probably wouldn’t post this any other time but it’s a slow news week and it pushes a Dak thread off the main page. :)

We know that the Cowboys and McClay killed it in the draft this year, but they apparently also killed it with undrafted free agents. The author (@brentsobleski) said he would take the Cowboys’ UDFA class over most teams’ Day 3 picks!

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The amount of quality talent the Dallas Cowboys landed is staggering.

At running back, TCU's Darius Anderson and Sewo Olonilua are complementary pieces to compete for a spot(s) behind Ezekiel Elliott and Tony Pollard. Anderson is an explosive slashing runner, while Olonilua is a thumper between the tackles.

Portland State's Charlie Taumoepeau can help at tight end, but he also worked as a fullback at the Senior Bowl.

Mississippi State's Stephen Guidry (6'3", 201 lbs), Rhode Island's Aaron Parker (6'2", 209 lbs) and Texas A&M's Kendrick Rogers (6'4", 208 lbs) are big-bodied targets to complement Dallas' smaller receivers.

Texas Tech's Terence Steele is a physically talented tackle who needs technique work to possibly back up Tyron Smith or La'el Collins.

UAB's Garrett Marino and North Texas' Ladarius Hamilton are both adept at shedding blockers. Kansas' Azur Kamara is a raw, albeit physically gifted, pass-rusher.

Francis Bernard became a top-three tackler at two different programs (BYU and Utah).

The quality of Dallas' undrafted class rivals any other franchise's Day 3 selections.

Grade: A+
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https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2889081-grading-every-nfl-teams-2020-undrafted-free-agent-haul
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I do like our UDFA group. if nothing else they will help the special teams, which needs help. but I don't put much stock in bleacher report....
 
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jazzcat22 said:
Good point, as this is the reason I chose Bernard. We only have 8 LB's on the roster as of now.
We know Jaylon, LVE, Lee will make the roster. Most likely Thomas also, as he can step in and play if needed plus ST's.

March is a ST's player but does not offer a lot at LB play. I am surprised he has been around this long.
Gifford seemed to play well in PS games, enough to make the team, but them injured. So need to see more from him, as I don't think he is automatic for the roster.

That leaves Bernard and Kamura and one of the two will make the team IMO.
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Bernard is a very good choice. I had him in my top picks as making it.

I think Luther Kirk might sneak in at safety. Only locks are Haha, Woods and Wilson. Thompson could lose his job to Kirk, who plays both safety spots and nickle if needed but most of all he does well on special teams including holding kicks
 

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This is one area I've thought we needed to improve on. If you are a smart billionaire owner you should outspend/out resource your opponents in the following areas:

UDFAs
Coaching
Scouting department
Analytics department

None of these affect CAP space, and if your coaching and scouting departments are better then you can use your CAP more wisely saving money on the other side.

Another area that could affect CAP is guaranteed money. If you are willing to sign players to contracts with large amounts of guaranteed money you have a leg up on the franchises such as the Bengals, Raiders, Chargers, etc that are cash-strapped.
 
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