Signed by Cowboys Cowboys sign ex-Jets edge defender Tarell Basham

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No, what I am saying is at the time of their signing, guys like Poe and McCoy were still starting quality caliber players that at least had a track record of high level play. Griffen almost had 10 sacks in 2019 before we signed him.

These guys are just JAGs, with no real track record of anything but mediocre play. They are roster bodies, back up types.

Urban actually has a track record of being a very stout run defender. He even showcased it against the Cowboys in 2019.
 

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Oh it is.

Because at least guys like McCoy, Griffen, and Poe had at one point in their careers actually been really good. The guys we are signing haven't sniffed "good" ever.
We are doing the potential thing now.
 

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Probably a downgrade to Aldon Smith, assuming he’s not brought back. And we were bottom 3rd in the league at getting after the QB last year. A very under talked about fact
It’s not Smith was actually terrible. He had one good game vs Seattle and that was it. He was too slow, and showed lack of effort on tape.
 

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LOL.

This is the year we sign bargain bin guys early?

They are just signing roster bodies. In no world can the Jones boys think that these guys make us much better on defense.

I would think the hope is he's better than Armstrong.
 

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There's got to be a reason why Schefter and Rapoport haven't reported this yet.

I'm suggesting a temp ban on ShortRound until we figure out what's going on.
It is very odd these announcements are only coming from Rob Phillips.
 

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Aldon Smith looked strong and aggressive early in the season last year. By the halfway point, he had slowed down tremendously. Maybe that's what has caused the Cowboys to be hesitant about bringing Aldon back? Or maybe, Aldon is asking for too much money to resign? Basham only cost $3 mil / year to sign.
I noticed that Aldon is not considered a top free agent. He did do some dirty work. I would love to see him split snaps with Gregory.
 

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Urban actually has a track record of being a very stout run defender. He even showcased it against the Cowboys in 2019.

Stout seems like an overstatement but nevertheless he's still a JAG DT. He just is. This team is SCREAMING for better talent at the DT position and they signed two roster bodies. If people want to believe these are shrewd moves, have at it. Fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me.
 

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Stout seems like an overstatement but nevertheless he's still a JAG DT. He just is. This team is SCREAMING for better talent at the DT position and they signed two roster bodies. If people want to believe these are shrewd moves, have at it. Fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me.

We needed a difference maker. Instead we get bottom of the roster slop. None of these guys move the needle.
 

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I noticed that Aldon is not considered a top free agent. He did do some dirty work. I would love to see him split snaps with Gregory.
I heard Broaddus say on the radio show that there may be something going on....some sort of trouble....something that needs to be checked. They didn't expand on it.
 

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Welp, Million Williams killed it at his pro day and supposedly half the scouting department was there. Doubt any of these signings would prevent them from taking a shot at him.
 

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I heard Broaddus say on the radio show that there may be something going on....some sort of trouble....something that needs to be checked. They didn't expand on it.
Broaddus and his spies. Makes sense though.
 

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And he might be blocked by Armstrong. He is Teflon for some reason.

Do you remember the press conferences on day 2 and 3 that year? On Friday night they mentioned they almost traded back into the 3rd round for another defender. Then the next day admitted it was Armstrong and had trouble sleeping at the thought of losing him. No way he'd be there for their 4th round pick. But they lucked out.

I think about that every time I watch that stiff play.
 
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