Case for Connor McGovern

[Cowboyny]

Mcgovern is the weakest link. Certainly not a guy I would start a thread about having to resign. He is the guy that needs to be replaced with a first round pick or other high pick. If he wants to sign cheap as a high end backup, possibly.

Watch out for Picoc from the Browns in fa. He was drafted by Seattle when Schott/Solari were there. He is a center but also can play guard

 

[speedkilz88]

Who started at LT in a playoff game ? Wasn’t 77. At this stage he’s better suited on the right .

Peters started at LT and Tyron played on the right because Steele was hurt.

 

[RonWashington]

Peters started at LT and Tyron played on the right because Steele was hurt.

And Tyler moved into the LT when Peters got dinged . He’s the future at LT like 2023 .

 

[RonWashington]

Dallas should consider LT covered and get what they can of Tyron on the other tackle spot . Move on from Peters .

 

[75boyz]

McGovern is another puzzling piece to McClays recent not so successful 2nds & 3rds.
OG Connor Williams(3rd) not offered 2nd contract but became starting OC for Fins.
DT Trysten Hill(2nd)cut.
CB Nahshon Wright(3rd)still TBD but trending down.
CB Kelvin Joseph(2nd) still TBD but trending down.
WR Jalen Tolbert(3rd) Rookie, but a disappointment in totally underperforming his draft spot.

McGregor may be worthy of a second contract but not totally sure we can't find someone better.
Wright and Joseph, also not so sure but recent performance not a good indicator of longterm retention.
* Lastly, I hope another 3rd, WR Gallup, will not make the F.O. regret his 2nd contract and improve much better this year after injury.

jmo

 

[eromeopolk]

They were better at both positions

Even better with more depth if you kept one or both. All media is saying the OL continues to regress and last year was one of the worst years in pass protection.

 

[jrumann59]

Connor McGovern is like Everyone else that has played LG for the last decade, a good/decent player, you go into negotiations with a number and do not stray from it because you should be drafting replacements for guys like this every other year, that way you give them time to get NFL strength and learn the ins and outs of the line calls. Hopefully Farniok can do the job and you draft a replacement this year, if Farniok turns into an all pro great pay him when the time comes if not you have another in house candidate to replace him.

 

[Cowboyny]

Even better with more depth if you kept one or both. All media is saying the OL continues to regress and last year was one of the worst years in pass protection.

They were one of the league leaders in the least sacks, playing a rookie LT and 2 backup players at Guard. Collins once again didnt play the entire season, Connor Williams was apart of an OL team hat had their QB have multiple concussions. Line is still in the midst of a rebuild and probably are 1 starter, 1 key reserve away. What we need is a better run and passing scheme more so then lack of talent

 

[America's Cowboy]

Unless the Cowboys are blown out of the water by another team cap Guru Stephen needs to sign this man to a new contract . I was relieved last season to see Williams and Collins depart but McGovern in tandem with Martin form a nice guard duo with hopefully Farniok coming back healthy as depth .

Bringing him back after you’ve invested his rookie contact getting him up to speed as a starter means one less fire to put out in the draft where other positions are lacking .

Connor Williams was played at the wrong position for 4 years by the Cowboys. I said since 2019, he should have been moved to Center due to his athleticism, smarts and strength, but I was ridiculed. He got cut by the Cowboys exactly a year ago, signed by the Dolphins on a fairly good and cheap deal, moved to Center (which he had never played in his life), coached up at Center all training camp and summer, played all season as starting Center for the Dolphins, and finished as the 4th best Center in the NFL this 2022 season. The problem was the many in this organization who had no clue, their now horrible ex-Oline coach Joe Philbin who had no clue, and the many fans who had no clue either (whom Jerry has a habit of always listening to the masses). Cowboys should have kept him. Would have helped this struggling Oline this 2022 season and more going forward on a very cheap contract extension. Oh well.

As for Connor McGovern, he played OK. Could possibly get better with better coaching. Cowboys still need another good Olineman. Agree with Matt Farniok and how he should be utilized better and given more opportunities. Tyler Biadasz has improved much this 2022 season, hence why and deservedly so he made the Pro Bowl as a backup. Farniok should be given opportunities both at Guard and Center. He has the strength and athleticism to become very good if coached properly. Let's hope this new Oline coach is much wiser and better than Joe Philbin was. Frustrating to see young Oline talent cut, only to see them perform so much better for another team.

 

[America's Cowboy]

They were one of the league leaders in the least sacks, playing a rookie LT and 2 backup players at Guard. Collins once again didnt play the entire season, Connor Williams was apart of an OL team hat had their QB have multiple concussions. Line is still in the midst of a rebuild and probably are 1 starter, 1 key reserve away. What we need is a better run and passing scheme more so then lack of talent

With all due respect...Baloney. Oline definitely regressed. It finished rated amongst the worst in pass blocking win rate, hence they gave up lots of QB pressures and the run game was lacking, especially late in the season and in the playoff loss to the 49ers. Connor Williams was cut, made to play a position he has never played before, and finished season for Dolphins as the league's 4th best rated Center. That's an epic failure of judgment and coaching by the Dallas Cowboys. No way do they deserve to be defended for this massive screw up. It's one of several reasons why Joe Philbin was fired recently as Oline coach...and also why this Offense struggled late in the season and playoff loss.

 

[CowboyRoy]

Well Waletzco went out with the shoulder before he really made an impression and Ball at this point is strictly a filler never will start . 77 has a lot of miles . Steele coming off injury .

By resigning McGovern with Farniok as depth at G it seems tackle is a bigger issue for new OLine coach Solari . T might be an early look in a April .

Yah I see them both as an issue. Thats why to me the Oline is still a big priority. Late in the first round what can you get that is the possibility of a blue chipper? Guard, safety, WR, RB, LB, TE? Im all about the Oline on offense. If you have a dominant line it makes things so much easier on your QB, RB, the entire offense. I dont see this team winning a SB with anything but an elite QB without a top 3-5 Oline.

 

[CowboyRoy]

Watch out for Picoc from the Browns in fa. He was drafted by Seattle when Schott/Solari were there. He is a center but also can play guard

If I were Cowboys I would sign a top flight guard in FA, resign Steele, let Tyron walk. I would also spend big money on the DT from the Commanders. I would also let LVE walk and spend a little more money on a MLB. Or use a first round pick on one.

The majority of the draft would be offense. Might go WR round one, RB round 2 even.

 

[Cowboyny]

If I were Cowboys I would sign a top flight guard in FA, resign Steele, let Tyron walk. I would also spend big money on the DT from the Commanders. I would also let LVE walk and spend a little more money on a MLB. Or use a first round pick on one.

The majority of the draft would be offense. Might go WR round one, RB round 2 even.

If you let LVE walk, you better find a veteran replacement. He was the one who called the defense and made sure everyone was lined up correctly. Clark really struggled and he was basically benched in the postseason. Barr probably also won't be back. Not a great year for Linebackers in the draft as well.

Wide receiver class is awful, probably 1-2 receivers that I would even consider drafting on the 1st round and that's pushing it.

 

[CowboyRoy]

If you let LVE walk, you better find a veteran replacement. He was the one who called the defense and made sure everyone was lined up correctly. Clark really struggled and he was basically benched in the postseason. Barr probably also won't be back. Not a great year for Linebackers in the draft as well.

Wide receiver class is awful, probably 1-2 receivers that I would even consider drafting on the 1st round and that's pushing it.

Yes I would definitely replace him. If your not going to sign a big time DT, then you need a big time MLB. So Im either drafting one in the first or second round or signing one in FA.

 

[Rayman70]

hes a jag.

 

[Cowboyny]

Yes I would definitely replace him. If your not going to sign a big time DT, then you need a big time MLB. So Im either drafting one in the first or second round or signing one in FA.

My hope is that they address NT in fa, resign Hankins and add another. Lve was a much better player when Hankins was in the lineup. There are several fa's that can shore up this position. Think they also learned that Parsons is better off the ball in obvious run situations. We did contain the 49ers rushing offense for three quarters, which is one of the best in the entire league.

 

[CowboyRoy]

My hope is that they address NT in fa, resign Hankins and add another. Lve was a much better player when Hankins was in the lineup. There are several fa's that can shore up this position. Think they also learned that Parsons is better off the ball in obvious run situations. We did contain the 49ers rushing offense for three quarters, which is one of the best in the entire league.

Cant be weak up the middle in this league. We are weak at DT and LVE is solid. Wilson probably not returning and he was important.

Hankins was nice, but he isnt the answer. Cant patch up the middle. We need a dog in the middle. Has to be MLB or DT.

 

[Cowboyny]

Cant be weak up the middle in this league. We are weak at DT and LVE is solid. Wilson probably not returning and he was important.

Hankins was nice, but he isnt the answer. Cant patch up the middle. We need a dog in the middle. Has to be MLB or DT.

Quinn loves Lve, said he was his most improved player. Unless he wants a huge extension, strong possibility he will be back. As for NT, there are several free agents that can really upgrade this position, Payne being the best, but Tomlinson and a few others can fill the need. If they wanted to address this inside the draft, there are a few options as well.

All indications this is going to be a heavy offensive draft for the team, where maybe just Corner gets address with a high selection. They are going to look to upgrade their OL and offensive skilled positional players. Defense is going to be more about minor tweaks, just about fixing their run D and finding a quality #2 CB. I don't expect them to create additional holes on the defense letting their in-house guys walk.

 

[Acceptablename]

If the front office resigns McGovern you know they’re not serious about the Super Bowl

 

[CowboyRoy]

Quinn loves Lve, said he was his most improved player. Unless he wants a huge extension, strong possibility he will be back. As for NT, there are several free agents that can really upgrade this position, Payne being the best, but Tomlinson and a few others can fill the need. If they wanted to address this inside the draft, there are a few options as well.

All indications this is going to be a heavy offensive draft for the team, where maybe just Corner gets address with a high selection. They are going to look to upgrade their OL and offensive skilled positional players. Defense is going to be more about minor tweaks, just about fixing their run D and finding a quality #2 CB. I don't expect them to create additional holes on the defense letting their in-house guys walk.

Im not debating whether he will be back just if he should. I wouldnt resign him unless we sign Payne and need a bargain MLBer.

LVE is not a force. He is simply an average MLB that makes some plays here and there. This team is weak up the middle. LVE is part of that problem. No studs in the middle.

As far as the CB position I would move Bland outside and possibly resign our slot corner that got hurt.