Cowboys sign LB Keith Rivers

[LatinMind]

from bengals to giants, to bills to cowboys. whats this guys deal. why is he bouncing around and never sticks?

Bengals traded him to the Giants after he had asked to be traded, didnt get along with Lewis, and he just did his job for the Giants. He was a FA and signed with the bills. Which was a wrong scheme fit for him.

 

[Jenky]

wow this is a nice signing. No rolando McClain needed.

SAM Rivers
MIKE Hitchens
WILL Lee

I love that.

Rivers is the same age as Lee only 28

Lol. We're in big trouble if Rivers is a starting LB.

 

[JoeyBoy718]

Thats what people thought about Mincey last yr and Selvie the yr before, and Mcclain when he was signed last yr. McClay does a great job scouting FA's. If they sign they are probably going to stick. He has had some injures 2 out of the last 3 yrs. Thats why he is cheap. He was a very good peice for NY before he got started getting nicked up.

Everybody was bashing the trade for McClain because they gave up a pick that ended up being a 6th.

Selvie never amounted to anything before we signed him. He had one fluke year in college. And I'd argue his first year in Dallas was a fluke too. We'll see.

Mincey was always a solid player but never a star. And that's what he was in Dallas. Good player to have on your team, but you're in trouble if he's your best player.

McClain had amazing potential coming out of college and actually played well in Oakland. His issues were mental. They still are.

Rivers is a bust. No comparison to the other guys.

Plus, our issue on defense has always been a lack of talent. We need proven players. Not more reclamation projects.

 

[DuDa]

Lol. We're in big trouble if Rivers is a starting LB.

I'm sure many said that last year when we signed McClain. We'll see but for now it looks like good cheap depth.

 

[BrAinPaiNt]

 

[cej757]

I still don't get why everyone is penciling in Sean Lee as a major contributor at this point. He should just be a luxury week to week if he can give you anything on Sunday's. Im still concerned about that neck injury he had two years ago. I'll be shocked if he plays this year.

 

[JohnsKey19]

I'm sure many said that last year when we signed McClain. We'll see but for now it looks like good cheap depth.

I'd like this move a whole lot if this is Cam Lawrence's replacement, which is unlikely.

 

[KingintheNorth]

I'd rather have to turn to Keith Rivers late in a game than a no-talent like Cameron Lawrence.

No risk signing today. I applaud it.

 

[dogunwo]

No one is going to say it three pages in? Fine......

Championship!



I know. It's tired. You just get used to seeing it.

 

[LatinMind]

I'm sure many said that last year when we signed McClain. We'll see but for now it looks like good cheap depth.

Most people see the name if they dont see star its a bad signing. Same was done with McClain and Mincey last yr this yr they act like they wanted them all along. Truth is Rivers is a SAM LBer and thats what the Cowboys dont have. They have Wilber but the guy cant cover a punter. Rivers can cover thats why he was brought in. A cheap guy who is a scheme fit. He is replacing Carter.

 

[Oh_Canada]

Most people see the name if they dont see star its a bad signing. Same was done with McClain and Mincey last yr this yr they act like they wanted them all along. Truth is Rivers is a SAM LBer and thats what the Cowboys dont have. They have Wilber but the guy cant cover a punter. Rivers can cover thats why he was brought in. A cheap guy who is a scheme fit. He is replacing Carter.

Yup and no one is proclaiming him a starter, it's a depth signing nothing more.

 

[ElGatoGrande]

We still need to keep McClain or Carter. Rivers will provide nice depth given our LB injury histories,,, platoon style LB squad, I like it.

 

[JoeyBoy718]

Most people see the name if they dont see star its a bad signing. Same was done with McClain and Mincey last yr this yr they act like they wanted them all along. Truth is Rivers is a SAM LBer and thats what the Cowboys dont have. They have Wilber but the guy cant cover a punter. Rivers can cover thats why he was brought in. A cheap guy who is a scheme fit. He is replacing Carter.

Carter was our best defensive player the last month of the season. He has star potential and has lived up to it at times. Rivers is a JAG at best.

I have no problem with the Rivers signing, like people said, if he replaces Cam Lawrence. It's a bad signing if we're gonna be relying on him. LBer was our best defensive unit last year. This is a downgrade. Just like our RB situation. We're getting worse.

 

[JoeyBoy718]

Yup and no one is proclaiming him a starter, it's a depth signing nothing more.

Latin is.

 

[LatinMind]

Yup and no one is proclaiming him a starter, it's a depth signing nothing more.

I think he will compete and will beat out wilber.

Scenarios, McClain not brought back

I dont know if Dallas wants Lee to play MIKE anymore. Put him outside at the WILL and keep him protected by the 3tech.

That leaves Hitchens and Durant, Id rather have Hitchens play the MIKE. Young and bigger.

That leaves Durant Rivers and Wilber to play the SAM. Who do you choose? Durant IMO is too small to play that spot.

SAM Rivers
MIKE Hitchens
WILL Lee

Nickle
Lee and Durant

 

[Rogerthat12]

he is hurt a lot,will fit in nicely here.

lol...I knew this was coming!

 

[cowboyvic]

Lol. We're in big trouble if Rivers is a starting LB.

Yep.

 

[JoeyBoy718]

I hope this is a small depth move and not one of our "splashes." We were one of 4 best teams in the league last year. I'm not asking to get better. I'm just asking us not to get worse.

Please don't let this happen:
2014------2015
Carter----Rivers
McClain--5th round rookie
Murray---Ryan Williams
Dez-------two late 1sts

 

[LatinMind]

Carter was our best defensive player the last month of the season. He has star potential and has lived up to it at times. Rivers is a JAG at best.

I have no problem with the Rivers signing, like people said, if he replaces Cam Lawrence. It's a bad signing if we're gonna be relying on him. LBer was our best defensive unit last year. This is a downgrade. Just like our RB situation. We're getting worse.

yup 6-10 season coming up huh

 

[LatinMind]

I hope this is a small depth move and not one of our "splashes." We were one of 4 best teams in the league last year. I'm not asking to get better. I'm just asking us not to get worse.

Please don't let this happen:
2014------2015
Carter----Rivers
McClain--5th round rookie
Murray---Ryan Williams
Dez-------two late 1sts

Carter > Rivers
McClain < Hitchens
Murray - Gurley or Gordon
Dez nobody is going to give Dallas 2 1st for Dez.

Bottle up your drama and go play some madden or something.