Cowboys hope to keep Isaac Alarcon on final roster for regular season

[America's Cowboy]

Cowboys hope to keep Mexican Isaac Alarcon on final roster for regular season​

Isaac Alarcon began this year's transition to defensive lineman in his last chance to stay with the Cowboys.

Mike McCarthy talks about the evolution of Isaac Alarcon​

Dan Quinn said Alarcon has earned a real chance to compete for a spot after he's seen his progress since requesting the player transition to the defensive unit in December.

"He's going to be a factor for us. I love his talent, the size, his strength and he's mentally tough," he said.

Quinn observed Alarcon's capabilities last season as his physique resembles that of a natural defensive lineman prior to each game. In watching him, he concluded he had a potential player at that position.

"I've watched him since he got here. I've had my eyes on him and realized how tough he is in every aspect. I've always thought he's a lad we should include, help him develop. He's a quick kid, quicker than most offensive linemen. Defensively you have to have more speed (than offensively), so I think he's a good all-around fit. I have high expectations for him," he concluded.

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[MWH1967]

totally about the dollars. Not going to say any more.

 

[big dog cowboy]

I don't see how he makes the 53. Feel good story but the NFL talent just isn't there.

 

[exciter]

They’re asked about a given player… they’re not going to say … oh yeah! Him! He sucks!!!

 

[Jipper]

They are trying I’ll give them that

 

[LACowboysFan1]

Last I looked, Dallas has 13 defensive linemen. Keeping one who's having to transition to an entirely different position seems odd, unless they're planning on releasing several others.

Maybe they're just trying to keep some certain fans by having him on the team, butt that's pure supposition on my part, maybe they see something in him we don't.

I'll give him a chance, like anybody else....

 

[Havic]

A lot of lip service for a guy who has done virtually nothing since being here

 

[Jarntt]

The cake field is over there...

 

[speedkilz88]

He isn't even ahead of Bohanna on the depth chart.

 

[fivetwos]

The things that have to happen for this guy to make the 53…the Cowboys do NOT want happening.

Strangely enough I’d give him a better shot if he stayed at guard.

 

[Stash]

I don't see how he makes the 53. Feel good story but the NFL talent just isn't there.

I agree. I can’t think of many - if any - success stories when a guy is changing sides of the ball after this many years in the league.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

totally about the dollars. Not going to say any more.

What dollars?

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

I agree. I can’t think of many - if any - success stories when a guy is changing sides of the ball after this many years in the league.

Has it been that long? His first year was when Mike came right?

 

[links18]

Just let him go play awhile in the USFL or something. Probably would have done him more good than sitting on the Cowboys "never going to get promoted to the active roster" list.

 

[Rockport]

totally about the dollars. Not going to say any more.

Because you have no more.

 

[jazzcat22]

No way he is even ahead of Gallimore and Bohanna. Especially on what they seen from OTA's after the move.
As MM said, wait to see in pads. But even that may not mean as much. Let's see extended playing time in PS games.

I will wait for the comments...it is mandated by Jerry to make $$$$ ... and this time I can't disagree.....

 

[Stash]

Has it been that long? His first year was when Mike came right?

This is year four already. Time flies.

 

[John813]

They have regret wasting a first on Mazi when Mexican Alarcon is now a Defensive Tackle.

 

[EST_1986]

Pretty strange article title if you ask me

 

[CCBoy]

I don't see how he makes the 53. Feel good story but the NFL talent just isn't there.

Don't think he can prove out to being a mobile trash can full of dirt?