I was thinking about maybe giving these guys one year deals and if they suck then drop kick then out of Dallas. If anything they will create competition in camp.
#67 Kenyatta Walker | OT
Full Name: Idrees Kenyatta Walker
Born: February 1, 1979 Meridian, MS
Height: 6-5
Weight: 302 lbs.
Age: 28
Pos: OT
Experience: 6 years
College: Florida
Drafted: Year:2001 Round:1 Pick:14, Buccaneers
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NFL: UD
2006 Scouting Report - Scouts Inc.
Grade: 71 |
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Walker started every game at right tackle during the 2005 season, but he has seen action at both right and left tackle during his career. He has good size and athleticism for the position. As a run blocker, he has good initial quickness off the ball and into blocking patterns. At times he will maintain his pad level and get movement off the line of scrimmage, but he struggles to consistently finish his blocks. He is better on angles and down blocks rather than drive blocks. He has fluid hips and feet to gain position and wall off defenders in the run game. He has the ability to be effective off both short and long pulls. He can play under control when getting position on the second level off combination patterns. He still needs to improve his overall consistency and technique as a run blocker. As a pass blocker, he is not a real sound technician. He has long arms and can bend and slide his feet off his kick shuffle and set the width of the outside pocket. He is not real powerful with his hands when extending out and stabbing with his punch. He is a waist bender at times and will overextend and lunge out at targets, but he has recovery ability based on his arm length. He has above average awareness and can react to inside games, but he can be a late reactor at times to outside zone fires. Overall, Walker is a talented player who has yet to develop into a frontline starting left tackle in the NFL due to his inconsistency and lack of technique. He is another player that carries the "buyer beware" tag in the unrestricted free agency market.
We need a replacement for Flozell sooner rather than later IMO. Walker is one of those guys with the athletiicism who just hasn't seemed to put it together just yet. Kind of reminds me of Flo a few years ago. Maybe he needs to be motivated or have a better coaching staff,but I think for a one year deal he could be someone to bring in and at least let him compete for a spot on the roster.
Kenderick Allen | DT
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Full Name: Kenderick Allen
Born: September 14, 1978 Bogalusa, LA
Height: 6-5
Weight: 328 lbs.
Age: 28
Pos: DT
Experience: 4 years
College: LSU
Insider Analysis Grade49Expert's TakeAllen battled a foot injury in 2006 and was not much of a contributor. He is a depth player who is best used in a rotation to nullify some of his stamina issues. He has great size and can disrupt passing lanes with his bulk. He is quite strong and powerful with the ability to stun blockers on initial contact. He is a plugger who can occupy space when fresh and when he keeps his pads low. Allen doesn't make plays in pursuit and is a liability in space. As a pass rusher, he is strictly a bull rusher and doesn't have a good response if stopped on his first move.
Young enough to take a chance on. Has the size and looks to be a solid backup if anything. Can ease some of the training camp work off of Fergy if anything. We need to look for some DT's from somewhere.
Kendyl Jacox | C
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Full Name: Kendyl LaMarc Jacox
Born: June 10, 1975 Dallas, TX
Height: 6-2
Weight: 325 lbs.
Pronounced: JAY-cox
Age: 31
Pos: C
Experience: 9 years
College: Kansas State
Insider Analysis
Grade52Expert's TakeJacox is a nine-year veteran with a huge body and limited athletic ability. He has average initial quickness off the line of scrimmage and lacks agility in space. He will over-extend too often on the second level and is not effective down field. Jacox can win if he can lock on early in the play and wall off defenders. He does not have great snap with his initial punch, but it's tough to disengage from him once he is into a defender. He is a competitive player but is inconsistent to finish blocks. He does have good awareness to react to stunts and twists effectively and appears to have a feel for hand use and placement. Jacox can anchor effectively versus power bull rushers, but he has a tough time with quick stunts or counter moves in pass protection. He was thrust into a starting position after a rash of injures last season but is a backup only. He does have value being a swing player (OG/OC), and you can finish a game with his toughness and experience.
Need a veteran backup for Gurode who can play both C and G. Plus he played for Garrett in Miami so he should be familiar with the offense. Again, if he sucks get rid of him.
LaVar Arrington | LB
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Full Name: LaVar Arrington
Born: June 20, 1978 Pittsburgh, PA
Height: 6-3
Weight: 257 lbs.
Age: 28
Pos: LB
Experience: 7 years
College: Penn State
Drafted: Year:2000 Round:1 Pick:2, Commanders
Insider Analysis
Grade60Expert's TakeArrington is a seven-year veteran who was the second pick in the 2000 draft by the Washington Commanders. He signed with the Giants prior to the 2006 season and ended up playing in six games this past year. He has missed time in each of the past three years due to knee injuries that required surgery and could be nearing the end of his career. When healthy he is still a force that has to be reckoned with. He has size, speed and athleticism that is hard to find. The biggest issues have been that he can be considered hard to coach in that he likes to free lance rather than play within the defensive scheme. There have never been any questions about his desire to play and to win, it's just that sometimes he plays out of control and makes mistakes. He has always been able to recover and make up for those mistakes with his speed and athleticism, but that day may be past. He is explosive as a tackler and can punish opponents when tackling them. He is hard to block for any length of time as he has natural leverage and uses his hands well to defeat and shed blockers. After being released by the Giants he may have a hard time finding a team that is willing to take a gamble on his weak knees.
Hold on. I have a plan for him in Dallas. Pass Rushing DE is his new title. With his career nearing an end he gets a one year deal and he's told that he will be used as the specialist and that's it. I would not mind unleashing him after QB's on a third and long. If he can't stay healthy then we cut him. Maybe if he plays well enough we see him and Greg Ellis as the DE's in the nickel package. Then we have Ware on the field also and the opposing offense has to cover all points of attack with extra blockers.
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Again, all of these guys are one year deals for little money. See what they would be looking for in salary and how they interview. Just some ideas about what is left in FA.
I was tempted to put Godfrey on the list, but the more I think about him and what he brings to the table the more I think he's not a valid option. We have to replace Fowler with someone and it's probably going to be a later round draft pick who can play special teams. Godfrey is too old to play special teams and he won't be able to beat anyone out on this roster as a starter. Backup LB'ers have to play special teams or be young guys who are developing. This is the reason Al Singleton is gone.
Donnie Edwards would have been more of an option because I think he would have been a starter and definitely the nickel LB. Godfrey would only be an option on 1st and 2nd down if anything.
