Broaddus: Breaking down 7 UDFA

[hornitosmonster]

Dont really like our UDFA class this year as much as last year's

Funny, no first round picks falling to us as a UDFA this year

 

[Fla Cowpoke]

Chris Brown will be the reason Devin Street does not make the team this year.

He is somewhat of a body catcher....and when he does hand catch there are a lot of double clutches. I hope he can fix that because Street has literally shown nothing. He has great ability after the catch.

 

[Sydla]

Brown was very solid at ND as a WR. Also was very popular with his teammates and was considered one of the team leaders, especially for the WRs.

 

[jjktkk]

Broaddus left out the primary reason they signed Ed Eagen imo: He's an excellent punt returner. Maybe he provides some competition to Whitehead.

 

[dogunwo]

I know this is asking a lot from an UDFA but I'm hoping WR Chris Brown comes through for the team.

Dallas needs another wideout to take pressure off of Dez. I don't trust the others WRs.

Chris Brown's write-up sounds like he should have been drafted.

 

[Dwight]

Chris Brown's write-up sounds like he should have been drafted.

I was thinking the same as well. If he can come through for our team that would really help.

 

[DBOY3141]

Chris Brown's write-up sounds like he should have been drafted.

I'm sure if there was an 8th round, Cleveland would have snatched him up.

 

[Awakened]

Chris Brown's write-up sounds like he should have been drafted.

I saw one site had him projected as a 5th rounder.

 

[Plankton]

Chris Brown will have a very hard time making the team. He never played on any special teams unit at Notre Dame, and unless he demonstrates an ability to do so, he has no chance.

Jake Brendel is very similar to former Cowboy center Clay Shiver - a pumped up 275 pound player who is way underpowered and doesn't hold up well against power.

 

[dogunwo]

Chris Brown will have a very hard time making the team. He never played on any special teams unit at Notre Dame, and unless he demonstrates an ability to do so, he has no chance.

Jake Brendel is very similar to former Cowboy center Clay Shiver - a pumped up 275 pound player who is way underpowered and doesn't hold up well against power.

An injury or keeping six receivers. You have to think that five slots are all but guaranteed with Dez, TWill, Beasley, Whitehead, and Butler. He is going to have to beat out Butler, cause he doesn't play special teams.

 

[Oh_Canada]

Coe has a shot, Eagan was pretty good at the senior bowl, solid hands and a sneaky good athlete.
I could Azubike making it to the practice squad as well as Brendel but not much else.

It's not quite the gong show I originally thought, but I don't see much from this UDFA class overall.

 

[Plankton]

An injury or keeping six receivers. You have to think that five slots are all but guaranteed with Dez, TWill, Beasley, Whitehead, and Butler. He is going to have to beat out Butler, cause he doesn't play special teams.

Truthfully, I don't think that Brown would beat out Butler or Street for that matter. For all of the hating that Street gets, and a lot is deserved, the guy is the best blocking WR on the team. That does mean something for a team that is poised to be as fun heavy as the Cowboys will be.

 

[Scandri100]

Arjen Colquhoun was mocked to be 2nd overall pick in the CFL draft.

 

[BigStar]

http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2...oys?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

These three are of interest


Caleb Azubike, DE, Vanderbilt (6-4, 250; 4.92)

Will line up inside over the guard. Nice job of using his hands to free himself. Quick arm over move. Works down the line to find the ball. Can finish. Times where he was out of control in space. Will over run plays. Little herky-jerky in his movement. Will give ground to play off block. Will wrap up when he gets in position. Quick to come up the field then retrace steps to get back on play. Shows pass rush moves. Will line up wide to rush. Faces too many double teams inside. Snaps where he is late off the ball. Doesn’t always show great balance. Works hard to get rid of the blocker. Much better player when he can line up wide. Will extend into the blocker and find the ball. Quick off the ground when knocked down. Trouble when he has to go toe-to-toe with blockers – better when on the move against the run. Active and relentless.

Chris Brown, WR, Notre Dame (6-2, 193; 4.46)

Shows the ability to adjust to the ball. Will go high or low to make the catch. Catches the ball in his hands. Can drive his man off the ball. Will come back for the ball. Will make the reception and head up the field. Nice run after catch. Will high point the ball. Nice leaping ability. Aware where the sticks are. Knows how to work the sideline with his feet. Good on the “hot” reads. Does a nice job of finding space while in route. Not afraid to carry them inside. Consistent with his hands – had a couple of opportunities where he dropped catchable passes. Productive player.

Rodney Coe, DT, Akron (6-3, 310; 4.90)

Lines up as a defensive tackle but will also play as an end. Has even lined up as a standup linebacker behind the line. Physical at the point of attack. Can really get off the ball. Quick with his hands to shed blockers. Plays with power. Hard guy to move. Outstanding reactions to get to the outside. Impressive speed for a man his size. Can find the ball and finish the play. Can hold up blockers to allow linebackers to run to the ball. Plays in balance. Will work around blocks. Stays square. Can redirect to handle the screen. Is one of those guys who is always around the ball.

I just found that as an odd place to put a DE; maybe in a 4-3 Over scheme where the SLB lines up about as wide as the general LE, etc.. Is he more of a hybrid type of player or you think the writer meant T? Brown has the speed you want and we've been missing. Coe looks like an ideal 5 tech in a 3/4 but obv can translate that into a productive player in the 4-3; LE, 3Tech? Thanks for info n good summary of each player.

 

[Sydla]

Truthfully, I don't think that Brown would beat out Butler or Street for that matter. For all of the hating that Street gets, and a lot is deserved, the guy is the best blocking WR on the team. That does mean something for a team that is poised to be as fun heavy as the Cowboys will be.

Brown is a pretty good run blocker. Most ND WRs typically come out as decent to good run blockers.

But as a UDFA, the odds are against him. But I wouldn't be surprised if Brown made the team. I also wouldn't be surprised if he didn't make the team either.

PS - He played special teams as a frosh in the 2012 season. That's a long time ago, granted.

 

[speedkilz88]

I just found that as an odd place to put a DE; maybe in a 4-3 Over scheme where the SLB lines up about as wide as the general LE, etc.. Is he more of a hybrid type of player or you think the writer meant T? Brown has the speed you want and we've been missing. Coe looks like an ideal 5 tech in a 3/4 but obv can translate that into a productive player in the 4-3; LE, 3Tech? Thanks for info n good summary of each player.

On Coe, he's a DT. Sounds like he has traits of a 3T and 1T but those types are usually what Marinelli puts at the 1T. Thornton can play a little 3T as well for example.