Twitter: Cowboys sign Marvin Austin after workout (Post #36)..will wear #90

[Stinger_Splash]

Great signing. We are paper thin on the DL. Now we need a DE. Perhaps a trade?

 

[Crown Royal]

Wonder how soon he could see the field? (In football shape/playbook knowledge)

He was playing for Miami up until a week ago, which means he should have been practicing and in football shape.

 

[cowboyfan4life_mark]

He was playing for Miami up until a week ago, which means he should have been practicing and in football shape.

Thought it was longer than that. Thanks for the info.

 

[Bowdown27]

Wow I like this move. I was pissed when the giants drafted him but obviously didn't work out for them. This could be a nice move.

 

[Pessimist_cowboy]

Wilber Hatcher Hayden Selvie?

Only one I'm not confident on is Hayden, they may have started Nevis?

hayden has been outstanding vs the run.

 

[cowboyschmps3]

i hope we cut vega he was bad yesterday . Better have not cut Nevis he has been very good.

We had an extra spot open, but I do see us stashing him back on ps if we decide too add a runningback or get help elsewhere dend or anything good out there.

 

[cowboys1981]

This is a good pick up. I love how we are making moves and bringing in these players.

 

[vicjagger]

Great signing. We are paper thin on the DL. Now we need a DE. Perhaps a trade?

Anyone heard of Sam Montgomery? I haven't.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap20...rt-texans-waive-3-players-for-violating-rules

 

[TheCount]

Well, we got so many new guys, I thought it might help on game day. Because to be honest, I don't know any of the guys numbers on the DL besides Hatch and Ware.

That said, I felt the same way when Woodson retired and they gave his number away the very next year. When Greg Ellis was cut and they gave his number away. Just a level of familiarity to see someone knew wearing the number.

I was in no way commenting on your including it, more on the idea that there would be any hesitation to give him the number because Ratliff wore it prior. I'm always grateful for the stuff you post.

 

[speedkilz88]

Anyone heard of Sam Montgomery? I haven't.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap20...rt-texans-waive-3-players-for-violating-rules

According to this quote from Mayock he was a bad interview/character guy and a lot of teams did not have him on their board. (Cowboys did not have him on their board)


DRAFT ANALYSIS:
"Now that's really interesting pick. He's a guy who on tape is a solid, solid second-round pick. But a lot of teams didn't like his interview process. Teams didn't like his profile as far as who the kid was and what he was all about. They weren't sure he was focused on football, and a lot of teams quite frankly took him off the board. From a football perspective, the Texans just got a steal." -- Mike Mayock


http://www.nfl.com/draft/2013/profiles/sam-montgomery?id=2540149

 

[WoodysGirl]

I was in no way commenting on your including it, more on the idea that there would be any hesitation to give him the number because Ratliff wore it prior. I'm always grateful for the stuff you post.

Well, since Rat's been out for awhile, there might be some bad juju on the #90. lol

That said, there were still pics of Rat up at VR. At least there were on Friday. They may have taken them down since then.

 

[Stinger_Splash]

Anyone heard of Sam Montgomery? I haven't.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap20...rt-texans-waive-3-players-for-violating-rules

He was really good at LSU. We should sign him up. Marinelli can do wonders with him. Second chance won't hurt. Beggers can't be choosers at this point. He would be reunited with Claiborne.

 

[NeonNinja]

Good signing IMO. I see it as basically no risk with a chance of RM getting his potential to show on the field.

 

[Section446]

I've got to give it to the FO, they've done a hell of a job filling spots with guys on the street. I can't remember the last time that we got this much quality play from castoff players.

 

[Section446]

Anyone heard of Sam Montgomery? I haven't.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap20...rt-texans-waive-3-players-for-violating-rules

Guy with a lot of physical upside, but he has two things working against him: a. He's a headcase... b. The guy can't gain weight to save his life, he just doesn't have the body structure to hold up against 300 pound OT's. Think Aaron Maybin with less burst.

 

[BAT]

Guy with a lot of physical upside, but he has two things working against him: a. He's a headcase... b. The guy can't gain weight to save his life, he just doesn't have the body structure to hold up against 300 pound OT's. Think Aaron Maybin with less burst.

He's listed at 272. That's bigger than any DE on current Cowboys Roster not named Rayford.

 

[Rockport]

Marinelli is the man. If anyone can make him into a DL it's Marinelli.

What do you base this on? I hope you're right.

 

[theebs]

I don't see hatcher or Hayden holding up with the amount of snaps they are playing.

I hope this works because we need to get those two some plays off before they get hurt.

 

[NorthTexan95]

I've got to give it to the FO, they've done a hell of a job filling spots with guys on the street. I can't remember the last time that we got this much quality play from castoff players.

Reminds me of the first training camp with Jimmy Johnson. Every day I would scan the waiver wire to see who was released by another team. Sure enough, a day or two later Jimmy would have them in camp.

 

[Section446]

He's listed at 272. That's bigger than any DE on current Cowboys Roster not named Rayford.

I honestly wouldn't be surprised if they were exaggerating his weight here. He's had trouble with his weight going all the way back to high school. Maybe something has changed, but I wouldn't bet on it. I'd be willing to bet that he's closer to 250-260.