Any chance Zach Moore or Chris McCain get activated this week?

[NorthwestDallas40]

Just wondering if people think this is a possibility after coaches see them both practice? To me, it would make a lot of sense to cut one of our FBs and sign Moore or McCain to the gameday roster. I'm sure we could re-sign the cut FB to the PS. Given how thin we are upfront, I'd rather have another fresh DE than a second FB.

 

[xwalker]

Just wondering if people think this is a possibility after coaches see them both practice? To me, it would make a lot of sense to cut one of our FBs and sign Moore or McCain to the gameday roster. I'm sure we could re-sign the cut FB to the PS. Given how thin we are upfront, I'd rather have another fresh DE than a second FB.

Not for the Giants game. Maybe for game 2.

Yes, no other team will sign either of the FBs if they cut one. They can always bring that player back if an injury occurs somewhere on the roster.

It is going to be difficult to even have both FBs on the 46 for the Giants game, IMO. It seems silly to have a FB/ST player on the inactive list.

 

[CCBoy]

Yea, any player added this week, does not have familiarity of the mode of operation and keys.

 

[gimmesix]

Just wondering if people think this is a possibility after coaches see them both practice? To me, it would make a lot of sense to cut one of our FBs and sign Moore or McCain to the gameday roster. I'm sure we could re-sign the cut FB to the PS. Given how thin we are upfront, I'd rather have another fresh DE than a second FB.

Maybe if we make some kind of move with Tapper, but we'll probably roll with 7 DL and Wilber.

 

[AdamJT13]

It is going to be difficult to even have both FBs on the 46 for the Giants game, IMO.

I think it's more likely to see both of them active, for special teams purposes.

 

[Doomsday101]

Just wondering if people think this is a possibility after coaches see them both practice? To me, it would make a lot of sense to cut one of our FBs and sign Moore or McCain to the gameday roster. I'm sure we could re-sign the cut FB to the PS. Given how thin we are upfront, I'd rather have another fresh DE than a second FB.

I would highly doubt it. For either of these guys to be moved to the game day roster they will have to show it during the week at practice. Just because the season has started does not mean guys are not vying for spots on the active roster.

 

[NorthwestDallas40]

Yea, any player added this week, does not have familiarity of the mode of operation and keys.

Maybe just bringing one of them in on third down to just pin his ears back and rush? I mean, an edge rush and T-E stunt is pretty universal. And for DL, our scheme is pretty simple: get off the ball quick and get up the field to the QB. Hence, "rushmen."

 

[CCBoy]

Maybe just bringing one of them in on third down to just pin his ears back and rush? I mean, an edge rush and T-E stunt is pretty universal. And for DL, our scheme is pretty simple: get off the ball quick and get up the field to the QB. Hence, "rushmen."

ah, that is a tasty snapshot...but even on that play, they could instead run and gain a huge amount. A player set up to fail...will usually do just that.

 

[xwalker]

I think it's more likely to see both of them active, for special teams purposes.

Yes, I guess I can get to 46 with both active. If Tapper was healthy, I think they would want him on the 46 and 1 of the FBs is the only other option that I can see to replace Tapper on the inactive list.

Romo
Tapper
Frazier
Jackson
Leary
Nzeocha
Dax Swanson

 

[xwalker]

Maybe just bringing one of them in on third down to just pin his ears back and rush? I mean, an edge rush and T-E stunt is pretty universal. And for DL, our scheme is pretty simple: get off the ball quick and get up the field to the QB. Hence, "rushmen."

Yes, it is a simple scheme for the DL. Marineilli has intentionally made it such that the brains of the defense are the LBs.

Having said the above, the DEs do have to know their assignments with regards to run contain and QB run contain. Marinelli does not give the DEs a full go to just rush wide up-field around the OT on all snaps. They are expected to rush in a controlled manner on some snaps in order to avoid getting gashed by the run.

 

[dallasdave]

Just wondering if people think this is a possibility after coaches see them both practice? To me, it would make a lot of sense to cut one of our FBs and sign Moore or McCain to the gameday roster. I'm sure we could re-sign the cut FB to the PS. Given how thin we are upfront, I'd rather have another fresh DE than a second FB.

Yeah, I could see Tapper going on IR !!!

 

[AbeBeta]

I think it's more likely to see both of them active, for special teams purposes.

Ding ding ding.

I swear, folks here are on the two FB thing but they fail to realize these are core ST players.

 

[Aven8]

Yes, I guess I can get to 46 with both active. If Tapper was healthy, I think they would want him on the 46 and 1 of the FBs is the only other option that I can see to replace Tapper on the inactive list.

Romo
Tapper
Frazier
Jackson
Leary
Nzeocha
Dax Swanson

Speaking of Nzeocha, what's the status of his Achilles? Is this another get hurt all the time LB?

 

[PJTHEDOORS]

Yeah, I could see Tapper going on IR !!!

Why?

 

[CowboyChris]

only way would be if Tapper gets IR'ed or another DL gets hurt this week. (I would think)

 

[dallasdave]

Why?

Back problems !!!

 

[Manwiththeplan]

I think it's more likely to see both of them active, for special teams purposes.

Romo, Jackson, Leary, Tapper, Wilson, Swanson and Frazier are my bets for inactive

 

[haleyrules]

wth. Their very save bets!!

 

[PJTHEDOORS]

Back problems !!!

Why is he back at practice if his back prob was serious?

 

[PJTHEDOORS]

“It’s just a back fracture; I fractured my back,” Tapper said. “It’s called a pars defect in my L5. I fractured my back. They said I’ve had it since I was a little boy. When you look at my spine, it’s like it’s not attached in there. This was the first time it was diagnosed.”

A pars defect of the lumbar spine involves a part of a vertebra called the pars interarticularis. A defect in the pars is a break in this portion of bone. This break leads to a separation of the upper, front portion of the vertebra from its lower, back portion.

Tapper said he had back issues once or twice but nothing serious enough for him to get it checked out. It wasn’t diagnosed in high school or during four years in college at Oklahoma.

Tapper has been out since early August with the injury, forcing him to miss all four preseason games. He said his back is fine now but his focus in getting his conditioning right and getting his weight back up.

He doesn’t expect to play in Sunday’s season opener against the New York Giants but hopes to be ready to go back Week 2 or Week 3.

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