Cowboys DB Tony Parrish

[risco]

With the acquisition of Tony, do you think we will be more aggressive on defense? I haven't seen us be aggressive on D since the Colts game. I would, like others, really like to see Zim and Parcell scheme better and put more pressure on the QB. We have the talent.

Risco

 

[Coakleys Dad]

not at first. He has to learn our scheme.

 

[Apollo Creed]

not at first. He has to learn our scheme.

I thought that as well, but since our free safeties rarely walk up to the line of scrimmage. Won't he just have to review basic coverage schemes?

 

[TheDuke]

i would like to see us be more aggressive no matter who is in there...

 

[risco]

i would like to see us be more aggressive no matter who is in there...

You're right... It really doesn't matter, but I beleive were're playing conserative as a result of the FS spot.

Risco-- In need of a good signature

 

[LaTunaNostra]

You're right... but I beleive were're playing conserative as a result of the FS spot.

I do too, and it's good we grabbed Parish before the Jints could.. (NY is having the same problem with their FS that we and the Skins have).

 

[sago1]

In an interview Parrish stated he didn't expect to play on Sunday. Remember he only spent Friday in a Cowboy uniform and needs more time then that--no matter how Davis & Watkins play.

What I don't understand is how we could claim him off the waiver wire. That means a lot of teams with worse records then we have, didn't want him. Is the current waiver list based on end of season 05 play or our standings now? Hard to figure why some of the lesser talented teams or teams with FS problems didn't claim him.

I don't expect him to be great. I'm only desperately hoping he can be an average FS and realize even that expectation might be a lot. But again maybe some teams need immediate help and/or don't have space on their roster or simply won't take the chance. We'll see.

 

[Rampage]

With the acquisition of Tony, do you think we will be more aggressive on defense? I haven't seen us be aggressive on D since the Colts game. I would, like others, really like to see Zim and Parcell scheme better and put more pressure on the QB. We have the talent.

Risco

maybe, he's gotta hit the field first

 

[Angus]

In an interview Parrish stated he didn't expect to play on Sunday. Remember he only spent Friday in a Cowboy uniform and needs more time then that--no matter how Davis & Watkins play.

What I don't understand is how we could claim him off the waiver wire. That means a lot of teams with worse records then we have, didn't want him. Is the current waiver list based on end of season 05 play or our standings now? Hard to figure why some of the lesser talented teams or teams with FS problems didn't claim him.

I don't expect him to be great. I'm only desperately hoping he can be an average FS and realize even that expectation might be a lot. But again maybe some teams need immediate help and/or don't have space on their roster or simply won't take the chance. We'll see.

I was surprised, too. If the Giants wanted him they could have put in a claim and gotten him before Dallas, I think, based on the pecking order this week.

 

[Sandman52]

Didn't he have a pretty decent sized contract (even the prorated amount)? Maybe that caused some concern.

 

[theogt]

Didn't he have a pretty decent sized contract (even the prorated amount)? Maybe that caused some concern.

Base salary of $2 MM this year.

Basically they had about 7 safeties on the roster and not enough LBs (considering they play the 3-4). He was released in order for them to pick up another LB. Perhaps his age and salary factored into him being cut.

 

[Natedawg44]

In an interview Parrish stated he didn't expect to play on Sunday. Remember he only spent Friday in a Cowboy uniform and needs more time then that--no matter how Davis & Watkins play.

What I don't understand is how we could claim him off the waiver wire. That means a lot of teams with worse records then we have, didn't want him. Is the current waiver list based on end of season 05 play or our standings now? Hard to figure why some of the lesser talented teams or teams with FS problems didn't claim him.

I don't expect him to be great. I'm only desperately hoping he can be an average FS and realize even that expectation might be a lot. But again maybe some teams need immediate help and/or don't have space on their roster or simply won't take the chance. We'll see.

Hate to pull a Mick here, but if he was any good why was he available. Like you said I think if we expect anything out of him, even being an average FS we might be sorely disappointed.

 

[Paniolo22]

I do too, and it's good we grabbed Parish before the Jints could.. (NY is having the same problem with their FS that we and the Skins have).

Don't they have a better record than us? I thought that meant they could put in a claim for waived players first?

 

[burmafrd]

Picking up his contract costs some money; and his injury. Probably scared off more then a few. But BP is always looking and churning- and this guy has done some good stuff. He is a LOT better then Coleman was.

 

[theogt]

Picking up his contract costs some money; and his injury. Probably scared off more then a few. But BP is always looking and churning- and this guy has done some good stuff. He is a LOT better then Coleman was.

He was cut. I don't think we had to pick up his contract.

 

[WoodysGirl]

He was cut. I don't think we had to pick up his contract.

All articles posted reference that the 'boys are responsible for the prorated portion of his salary; a cost of 470K.

Also, I think people are confused about his value here. Was reading Mick's Mail and it said he's being in to primarily back up Roy, not play FS. He's started every game, but three at SS. The only "true" backup SS is Abram Elam who has no experience playing in the regular D. I think we're going to continue with Keith and Pat Watkins at the FS.