Archer Predicts Wilcox to miss the 53

[Alexander]

Cowboys' 53-man roster projection does not include a 2015 starter
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Todd Archer ESPN Staff Writer

The Dallas Cowboys wrapped up their offseason program Thursday and will open training camp July 28 in Oxnard, California. Here’s a 53-man roster projection:

QUARTERBACKS (3): Tony Romo, Kellen Moore, Dak Prescott

The Cowboys could look for a more veteran backup if Moore does not progress.Jameill Showers faces an uphill battle to stick simply because Prescott was a fourth-round pick.

RUNNING BACKS (3): Ezekiel Elliott, Darren McFadden, Alfred Morris

McFadden’s broken elbow could keep him off the practice field for most of training camp and scuttles any potential trade possibilities. Rookie Darius Jackson, a sixth-round pick, has some skills that might be worth developing, so he could stick as well. Lance Dunbar will open the season on the physically-unable-to-perform list as he comes back from a knee injury.

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CORNERBACK (5): Orlando Scandrick, Brandon Carr, Morris Claiborne, Anthony Brown, Deji Olatoye

You might not like it but the top three are set. The fourth and fifth corner jobs are wide open. Brown is getting work inside and outside. Olatoye was a starter at the end of last season and has good size. Jeremiah McKinnon, an undrafted free agent, has a chance. So does veteran Josh Thomas. I don’t see them keeping six because in a pinch they could move Byron Jones to corner.

SAFETY (4): Barry Church, Byron Jones, Jeff Heath, Kavon Frazier

This might be my biggest surprise: no J.J. Wilcox. He is going into the last year of his deal and counting $1.8 million against the cap. Church is also entering the final year of his deal and will make $4.25 million this year. That’s a lot of money but his dependability gives him an edge. The Cowboys made a financial commitment to Heath, their best special-teamer. They drafted Frazier in the sixth round and like his athleticism. He has a future, while Wilcox looks like he would be gone after this season.

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This would please me very much. I have had my fill of the experiment.



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[Yakuza Rich]

Can't tackle and for whatever reason, stopped trying last season. Oh, and can't play zone to save his life.





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[mattjames2010]

He got fat.

 

[dfense]

http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas/cowb...er-projection-does-not-include-a-2015-starter

This would please me very much. I have had my fill of the experiment.

What an awesome Fathers day news present for me.

 

[pancakeman]

FULLBACK (1): Rod Smith
Smith makes the team because the Cowboys are light at tailback, where he can fill in...

I don't think of the Cowboys as light at tailback right now.

 

[Howboutdemcowboys31]

No Wilcox or Street on his list which makes me happy/makes sense. The list is pretty spot on don't have any disagreements

 

[TheRomoSexual]

Moving Jones to safety and Scandrick's return will make a world of difference for the back end of our D. It all comes down to whether our DLine can step-up.

 

[jazzcat22]

This is what I have for my roster with the exceptions of:

I kept 8 OL and Brown not on my list
But I kept an extra DL in Clay Walker
I kept Wilcox but have him on the bubble.
I have Escobar on PUP.
But if Escobar is ready to go, then i will happily add him and remove Wilcox.

When Gregory and Lawrence return. Now injuries may take care of a this, but let's hope not. So if all healthy. I have Walker and Jack Crawford being removed, or possibly T. McClain.

 

[jazzcat22]

I don't think of the Cowboys as light at tailback right now.

Agree, but he may have meant with DMC's elbow injury. Rod Smith can also play some RB and line up to catch passes also.

 

[RS12]

You need a certain level of instincts to play so safety. He possesses none. I also dont see McFadden as a lock.

 

[big dog cowboy]

Archer Predicts Wilcox to miss the 53

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[Zimmy Lives]

http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas/cowb...er-projection-does-not-include-a-2015-starter

This would please me very much. I have had my fill of the experiment.

Include Kyle Wilber as an exclusion from the roster and I'll be happier.

 

[jazzcat22]

Include Kyle Wilber as an exclusion from the roster and I'll be happier.

I been waiting for him to be replaced too. But the coaches for their reasons like his versatility of LB / DE. He just always looks lost to me, with an occasional good play. He is a good ST's player, but needs to show more IMO. Maybe someone steps up in TC this year to replace him.

 

[skinsscalper]

I'll say it now and take the heat for it if it doesn't come to fruition but I'll bet that Heath starts opposite Jones and plays infinitely better than Wilcox.

Flame suit on................

 

[Floatyworm]

I'll say it now and take the heat for it if it doesn't come to fruition but I'll bet that Heath starts opposite Jones and plays infinitely better than Wilcox.

Flame suit on................

I could see that....Church missed way too many tackles last year

Wouldn't shock me to see Wilcox moved to SS...and give Church a run for his job either.

 

[jterrell]

That's why these are goofy....

Tell me who all will be healthy and I'll give you a 53.

Wilcox doesn't seem long for the roster for sure but we have to get to final cuts with 53 healthy guys better and that might be a stretch.

 

[Idgit]

Wilcox is in real trouble this camp. He's been demoted, his troubles with angles are well documented, and he's not a particularly strong ST player on the last year of a deal on a team with younger resources who can contribute there. He's likely gone failing an injury somewhere in front of him.

Wilber's not a great player by any stretch, but he's a good all around contributor the coaches reportedly love. He's not going anywhere.

 

[jterrell]

I been waiting for him to be replaced too. But the coaches for their reasons like his versatility of LB / DE. He just always looks lost to me, with an occasional good play. He is a good ST's player, but needs to show more IMO. Maybe someone steps up in TC this year to replace him.

Wilber is a solid back end guy. Can play Sam and even line up as a nickel rusher. He's good on ST.
He'll be here until he wants to make any real money.
He's not talented enough to ever move into a key role.

 

[skinsscalper]

I could see that....Church missed way too many tackles last year

Wouldn't shock me to see Wilcox moved to SS...and give Church a run for his job either.

I could definitely see that as a possibility. I know Heath has taken a lot of heat around here but there is just something I like about the kid. The dude is a freak athlete. I think he's gotten a lot more comfortable in the system and is on the cusp of being a solid contributor. If he doesn't earn the spot, I'll trust that coaches are making the right decision but I hope he gets a legit shot to take one of those safety spots (Byron is a lock) until the team makes a real commitment to the position either in the draft or FA.

 

[jterrell]

I could see that....Church missed way too many tackles last year

Wouldn't shock me to see Wilcox moved to SS...and give Church a run for his job either.

I would definitely consider letting Wilcox and Church battle for one spot.
Both guy are overpaid. One likely should go if everyone else is healthy.
Church is decent but 4+MM is a lot for what may be the weakest secondary starter.