Any Tech fans have a feel for Dartwan Bush?

[AbeBeta]

Inside? Bush is a DE, not DT.

We list him at DT. Same argument you've cited about Martin re his draft card

 

[jobberone]

It'll be a cold day in hell when a DT plays at 250-260ish.

 

[Risen Star]

I like more size as well, but Charles Haley wasn't any bigger and he had a pretty good career.

Haley was 6'5".

 

[boysfanindc]

I've seen Bush play for the past few years at Tech. He's small, by normal DE standards. His physique is more fit to be a OLB in a 3-4, but he's never had to play in coverage. That being said, he was just about the quickest guy off the ball I've ever seen at the college level. Once again for a college player, his technique was very solid and he beat much larger OLmen with his speed and quickness. My biggest concern would be his size...can he take the pounding he'll take at this level?

Thanks for the observations from watching him play, he does seem very quick off the ball in the few clips I could find.

 

[xwalker]

We list him at DT. Same argument you've cited about Martin re his draft card

It's a mistake on the roster. Until recently, they had Wilson as a LB despite the fact that he has not taken any snaps at LB in the year and a half that he's been here.

If you watch the video or read the reports, Bush is only practicing as a DE.

 

[speedkilz88]

Bush is playing RE. It's clearly a typo.

 

[boysfanindc]

Archer's take, hope this guy shows up in the preseason games, we sure could use another Selvie story right about now.

I'm not sure if Dartwan Bush can make it on the 53-man roster but he is making the most of his opportunity. He was at the Cowboys' rookie minicamp on a tryout basis and went unsigned until early June. He has been active (two sacks on Wednesday and Thursday) and is getting more work with DeMarcus Lawrence out with a broken foot. The Cowboys are short on pure right defensive ends and he is getting in the mix the way Ben Bass did a few years ago. Bass used an invite to a rookie camp and earned a spot on the practice squad before a brief promotion to the active roster.

 

[MichaelWinicki]

we sure could use another Selvie story right about now.

And how.

Need a guy who can get a sack about every 100 snaps.

 

[rpntex]

Good to hear the insight. All in all, as light as he is and where he is likely to be on the depth chart, he is going to have to be a special teams contributor. Did he do that at Texas Tech?

Yes, he played on both KO and punt coverage teams at Tech.

 

[BourbonBalz]

Haley was 6'5".

And 250+ lbs.

 

[EPL0c0]

Seems like every year someone we've hardly heard of at a;; pops up and to everyone's surprise. is announced as one that the Cowboys' organization is excited about and looking for good things to come from. I'm thinking maybe Dartwan Bush is that guy this year. I know I haven't heard much of anything about this fella at all but now that it's out, maybe he'll get some additional attention. As badly as we need a pass rush, I'd take all the help we can get. Thanks for the heads up.

If he can have a George Selvie-like year, even as a backup, I'm OK w/ that quality of depth.

 

[boysfanindc]

He keeps getting good reports out of camp, can not wait to see him tomorrow.

 

[reddyuta]

If he can have a George Selvie-like year, even as a backup, I'm OK w/ that quality of depth.

that would actually be epic for a UDFA.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

Haley didn't play inside now did he?

The whole "well one guy did it" argument is really very silly. What's next a comment on a small college player's chances that goes "but Larry Allen did it"

Its not silly though. I understand it. Just because one guy did it doesn't mean everyone else can but because one guy did do it doesn't make it impossible. Cowboys fans should know better than anyone. We've seen late round and undrafted guys like Romo, Miles, Jay Ratliff all go from almost being cut to making the Pro Bowl.

 

[AbeBeta]

Its not silly though. I understand it. Just because one guy did it doesn't mean everyone else can but because one guy did do it doesn't make it impossible. Cowboys fans should know better than anyone. We've seen late round and undrafted guys like Romo, Miles, Jay Ratliff all go from almost being cut to making the Pro Bowl.

Remember the hits but not the misses.

Just because a handful of guys made it, that isn't evidence of anything. Sad day for critical thinking in the zone

 

[Zimmy Lives]

Haley was 6'5".

Correction: Haley was 6-4 1/2 standing on his right leg and 6-4 1/4 standing on the left leg. One leg was shorter than the other which contributed to his back problems.

 

[honyock]

Correction: Haley was 6-4 1/2 standing on his right leg and 6-4 1/4 standing on the left leg. One leg was shorter than the other which contributed to his back problems.

But it helped his bend.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

Remember the hits but not the misses.

Just because a handful of guys made it, that isn't evidence of anything. Sad day for critical thinking in the zone

Its evidence that it CAN be done. You can't ignore it because a small percentage have done it. Does it make it less likely? Of course. But it doesn't make it unlikely either. With this type of attitude why even try guys out? Its a waste of time according to your logic.

 

[Pokes12]

I like more size as well, but Charles Haley wasn't any bigger and he had a pretty good career.

One of my favorite "All time" Cowboys. When we traded for him, he represented the last piece of the Super Bowl puzzle. He was an incredible disruptor. I wish your words go directly to God's ears.

 

[Bullflop]

that would actually be epic for a UDFA.

Oddly enough, the C'boys team has been extremely fortunate to have had a generous amount of this in the past. It's a good thing, too.