Bradlee Anae - will he get a Chance to Shine in TC?

Sydla · Aug 4, 2020

If he becomes a decent backup, I'll be happy.

I think we tend to get a bit too bullish about our late round picks, as history shows, most don't really amount to much (which is the case for just about most teams). So if he becomes a serviceable depth/rotation guy at DE, that would be great.

I still say we have a big hole at RDE but the front office is gonna ride with a DT, a guy who hasn't played in 5 years, a guy who isn't even reinstated yet and maybe a late round pick. What could go wrong?

gimmesix · Aug 4, 2020

MWH1967 said:
I coached for 20 years and never got one preseason game. Coaches can see and assess talent on their own field. I promise.

This is true. The only thing the preseason games do is allow the coaches to see them in a game environment. They pretty much know who they are going to keep based on practice, but the games can make a difference between a couple of players.

If you have to evaluate just off practice, you certainly can.

gimmesix · Aug 4, 2020

Sydla said:
If he becomes a decent backup, I'll be happy.

I think we tend to get a bit too bullish about our late round picks, as history shows, most don't really amount to much (which is the case for just about most teams). So if he becomes a serviceable depth/rotation guy at DE, that would be great.

I still say we have a big hole at RDE but the front office is gonna ride with a DT, a guy who hasn't played in 5 years, a guy who isn't even reinstated yet and maybe a late round pick. What could go wrong?

Right now, he's Ryan Russell to me. Hopefully when the season starts he's Jared Allen.

gimmesix · Aug 4, 2020

Doomsday101 said:
I agree, vast majority of the roster is filled out but getting guys in game situations as opposed to controlled practice is very useful when trying to fill out the remainder of your roster. I don't agree that 0 pre season is a good ideal, however all teams are faced with the same situation so at least from that vantage it is fair. I don't see this as a yearly event where teams forgo all pre season games because they are useful.

I do like having the 16-man practice squad and being able to protect four of them. I think some young players who teams would have been forced to keep on the roster because of their potential will go on the PS this year. I don't know if Anae is one of those, but another player might be that allows us to keep Anae instead.

Bullflop · Aug 4, 2020

Wow -- gotta be impressed with the astute and informed responses, here! You folks are really sharp today!! :thumbup:

Hardline · Aug 4, 2020

Everyone has a chance to shine in training camp. They don't bring them in to ignore.

cern · Aug 4, 2020

effusiveness aside, when he can give zack, la'el, and smith problems, we'll have a better understanding of his capabilities at this level. until then, just hype.

cowboygo · Aug 4, 2020

gimmesix said:
Right now, he's Ryan Russell to me. Hopefully when the season starts he's Jared Allen.

Ryan Russell tested well in the combine and had better measurables. He just didn't have the college production to match it. Pretty much complete opposite to Anae. A successful EDGE with a short wing-span like Anae and similar height is Melvin Ingram. Thing is, Ingram blows Anae out with his physical skills which is why he was a 1st rounder. Best bet is for Anae to become a role player at the Designated Pass Rusher role. Lots of people were shocked that Anae dropped to the 5th round. I'm going to side with NFL teams on this one, as I think they can evaluate talent, because the dude has the production to have been a Day 2 pick. Hope he proves all teams wrong for dropping far with his resume.

Rayman70 · Aug 4, 2020

Aven8 said:
Anae strikes me as one of those players that goes 150% in practice and terrorizes the offenses plays where the coaches have to tell him to ratchet back just to try to run the offense.

I think that is a great analogy and prolly 100% true. I feel the same way.. He is a high motor guy and has instincts for days. Even when he gets washed out, he doesnt quit. I have seen him make plays he should have never been able to make. He is far from elite just yet, but he has all the intangibles and making of a superstar. His 2 best traits are his instincts and use of his hands..he understands that. MANY NEVER have those 2 things. Just imagine what he will be like in 3 years from now. WOW!

Rayman70 · Aug 4, 2020

cern said:
effusiveness aside, when he can give zack, la'el, and smith problems, we'll have a better understanding of his capabilities at this level. until then, just hype.

DITTO. great point. Have a hunch we will soon hear some feedback from those guys you mentioned confirming what we have hoped for.

cowboygo · Aug 4, 2020

Rayman70 said:
I think that is a great analogy and prolly 100% true. I feel the same way.. He is a high motor guy and has instincts for days. Even when he gets washed out, he doesnt quit. I have seen him make plays he should have never been able to make. He is far from elite just yet, but he has all the intangibles and making of a superstar. His 2 best traits are his instincts and use of his hands..he understands that. MANY NEVER have those 2 things. Just imagine what he will be like in 3 years from now. WOW!

Yup. He's going to need to be a student of the game to have a long career in the NFL. This guy needs to be closer to Derek Barnett than Shane Ray.

conner01 · Aug 4, 2020

StarBoyz83 said:
How does anybody take anything that happens in training camp seriously besides Injuries? Don't get me wrong hes my pet cat but really? The dline is still weak so he for sure has a chance though.

I don’t think the Dline is weak
I think at DT we are actually better than anytime in a long time
DE is unproven and because of that it could be weak
I don’t know that a player will have an opportunity to shine in camp when you don’t play any games

erod · Aug 4, 2020

Two weeks of practice with no preseason games, OTAs, or minicamps doesn't give late round draft picks much chance to show anything.

RustyBourneHorse · Aug 4, 2020

Bullflop said:
He had proven himself a valuable commodity at DE for Utah in his college career. He was known as a hard worker who was very highly regarded as a formidable pass rusher. A 5th round pick by Dallas, it's anyone's guess if he'll be afforded the opportunity to prove himself as capable as he had been in college. He was highly regarded as having a quick first step and had a knack for terrorizing QBs. Will he do the same for the Cowboys? What say you?
At 6-3 and 269 lbs., his size and strength seems more than adequate.

I certainly hope so. May the best players get the starting positions.

StarBoyz83 · Aug 4, 2020

conner01 said:
I don’t think the Dline is weak
I think at DT we are actually better than anytime in a long time
DE is unproven and because of that it could be weak
I don’t know that a player will have an opportunity to shine in camp when you don’t play any games

Guess i can't say weak but I dont think its any better than last season.

quickccc · Aug 4, 2020

With so limited time between camp practice, blue white scrimmage,..i really don't expect a lot from Bradley in this summer camp.
i believe it's possible his time could come more by the end of the season with him having to adjust to the nuisances of
the NFL trend at the line and the number of snaps he will have to compete for vs Crawford, Alden, ..and assuming the eventual Gregory.

-i'd feel more stronger about his impact this year out of the gate, if not for the pandemic wipe out of the off season/preseason.
Imo, there's no substitute for live game action and experience. Far difference atmosphere and structure.

- But again based off what i saw what Anae did in the Senior Bowl practices and actual game, in addition to his game tape and production
at Utah, i'm far more optimistic about Anae's future than what i was about Dorace Armstrong's arrival who apparently were so high on
at draft time they reportedly considered trading up a round earlier to select him ( went 4th round)

conner01 · Aug 4, 2020

StarBoyz83 said:
Guess i can't say weak but I dont think its any better than last season.

At DE I would agree
But we added two very good DT who really improved the starters there by a bunch
DE is a worry for sure. Just not much proven talent there other than Dlaw

StarBoyz83 · Aug 4, 2020

conner01 said:
At DE I would agree
But we added two very good DT who really improved the starters there by a bunch
DE is a worry for sure. Just not much proven talent there other than Dlaw

I know they have more experience but I'm waiting to see if they're better at dt. They werent good last season.

Typhus · Aug 5, 2020

erod said:
Two weeks of practice with no preseason games, OTAs, or minicamps doesn't give late round draft picks much chance to show anything.

While the situation is unfortunate, on a side note, it affects the entire league and how they will manage their rosters.
Its a highly advantageous time, to have the very best scouting dept possible for player evaluation.
We may loose a few gems, but the entire league will be in the same situation.

OmerV · Aug 5, 2020

MWH1967 said:
I coached for 20 years and never got one preseason game. Coaches can see and assess talent on their own field. I promise.

Sure this is true for the most part, although surely you will admit there can be some tough decisions and seeing a little action in game situations can help with the decisions.

And, of course, part of the idea is to also to shake a little rust off, and especially with a new coaching staff, to get used to the workings between the players and coaches.

But ultimately, a lot of the reason for preseason games is because it creates yet another source of revenue for the league.

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