Cowboys sign LB Carlos Polk...Hurd on IR

[Coakleys Dad]

Let's see, we've got 2 Roy Williams and a Folk and a Polk now?

E-I, E-I, Oh...

 

[big dog cowboy]

Can I say here that I still wish we'd found a way to keep Walden?

Yes and I agree.

 

[FCBarca]

Should cut bait with Carpenter...His time is over

 

[ThreeSportStar80]

Carlos Polk is a very solid player, I think they should make that move!

 

[dgr81]

Cowboys sign LB Carlos Polk
12:19 PM Thu, Oct 16, 2008 | Permalink | Yahoo! Buzz
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LB Carlos Polk, who played for Wade Phillips in San Diego, is now a Cowboy. He takes the roster spot of WR Sam Hurd, who was put on injured reserve after undergoing ankle surgery.

The 6-2, 262-pound Polk, who is an eight-year veteran, was a special teams standout for the Chargers. He led San Diego in special teams tackles before suffering a season-ending shoulder surgery.

Polk, who arrived at Valley Ranch this morning, said he can play any of the LB spots in Phillips' scheme. But his biggest impact with come on the Cowboys' special teams, which obviously need all the help they can get, especially if LB Kevin Burnett (calf) can't play Sunday.

"I'm just going to do what they ask me to do," Polk said. "I don't know anything yet. I'm just going to go with the flow."

 

[jcollins28]

Polk? That's great.

Like Mr Cowboy said, you almost wonder why he wasn't already on the roster, except that he's old.

Next to Thomas he looks like a spring chicken.

 

[silver]

hopefully he can alternate getting hurt with burnett

 

[Pick6TerenceNewman]

Cowboys placed WR Sam Hurd (ankle surgery) on injured reserve, ending his season.

Hurd took a step back this season, but mostly due to injuries. He is an efficient, useful player and excellent in kickoff coverage. Hurd will be a restricted free agent in 2009 and is almost certain to be tendered.
Source: Dallas Morning News



Cowboys signed OLB Carlos Polk, formerly of the Chargers.
Polk can rush the passer some, but will mostly play special teams.
Source: Dallas Morning News

 

[ThreeSportStar80]

Good news regarding Carlos Polk because of the special teams aspect... I don't think Hurd will make the team in 2009.

 

[YosemiteSam]

Spencer is a bum.

 

[YosemiteSam]

Can I say here that I still wish we'd found a way to keep Walden?

You could, but Walden wouldn't contribute today. He is a project player.

 

[Typhus]

Next to Thomas he looks like a spring chicken.

Believe he is only 31.

 

[superpunk]

Can he play corner?

 

[CrazyCowboy]

hope he can help.

 

[dallasfaniac]

hopefully he can alternate getting hurt with burnett

That is just too funny.

 

[jterrell]

got to like a guy who rebuilds classic cars with his pop.

he seems a great fit as an OLB special teamer.

Probably a better special teamer than Spencer so it may be a small upgrade considering Spencer never got much burn in the defense.

 

[TellerMorrow34]

Sounds good. If the guy can come in and contribute on special teams right away this is a nice addition.

 

[DEZBRYANT x88x]

Good news regarding Carlos Polk because of the special teams aspect... I don't think Hurd will make the team in 2009.

really ??

you think so??

 

[theebs]

I thought we would sign polk in august.

He is a special teams ace.

Hopefully he can come in and help this special teams unit asap.

 

[TellerMorrow34]

really ??

you think so??

It's going to be a race between him and Stanback for their spot next season. I'd say, going in, that Hurd will have a pretty solid advantage over IS in that regard.