Signed by Cowboys Cowboys trade for OLB Elliott

[JD_KaPow]

Not sure if it has caught on yet, but I've been calling Clay, Midas for awhile now. It's almost as if everything the man touches ... well, you know how the story goes.

Gets stiff and overweight?

 

[reddyuta]

I dont think the packers will trade a injured player.

 

[jobberone]

We needed a LB so we got one. Can he cover? Sounds like a Will at worst a SAM. So who plays Mike?

 

[Sydla]

Cowboys not standing still. Love the constant effort to improve.

LOL

 

[visionary]

i have watched that game a couple of times now and its so frustrating. The packers came out and did essentially what washington did on thanksgiving the difference was the skins kicked field goals early and the packers scored TD's.

the team could not defend a corner route.

I so hope this defense this year is much better. They have a chance to get some confidence against Denver, the rams and the niners early in the year.

Don't hold your breath
The DL can't put pressure to save its life and the backfield is completely retooled and hadn't even been able to practice together let alone play in games

This defense will give up a lot of points in the fort half of the season

 

[FuzzyLumpkins]

Oh, so you are saying it is not a masterstroke of genius because all teams do it?

More like the premise of your sarcasm is unfounded as it is more like making lunch than it is about trying to paint the Mona Lisa.

 

[JohnsKey19]

We needed a LB so we got one. Can he cover? Sounds like a Will at worst a SAM. So who plays Mike?

More like a DE/SAM and ST'er. His position flex is similar to that of Kyle Wilbur.

 

[jobberone]

More like a DE/SAM and ST'er. His position flex is similar to that of Kyle Wilbur.

So he's a OLB/DE in a 3-4 now trying to find a fit in a 4-3. And he plays STs. Ok good depth except I thought they'd go Mike. Looks like Smith or Lee will be the Mike. Still uncertain who the cover LBers will be.

 

[SlammedZero]

I don't see anything wrong with bringing in players and trying. I know we all want massive superstar names but at least they are making some moves.

 

[MissAnn]

I like where your stinkin' mind's at, bro. Played DE in college.

Thanks for that share, Risen...who with?

 

[Texas_Pete]

 

[MissAnn]

Just to be clear. Elliott played DE in college, or did you play DE iin college?

A lot of schools combine the skill requirements for both positions as the player develops.

 

[Ranching]

A lot of schools combine the skill requirements for both positions as the player develops.

 

[Risen Star]

Thanks for that share, Risen...who with?

Toledo.

 

[jobberone]

Cowboys acquire LB Jayrone Elliott from Packers


With a bevy of suspensions and injuries hurting the Cowboys' depth, Dallas added a linebacker on Sunday.


Dallas traded an undisclosed 2018 draft pick to Green Bay for linebacker Jay Elliott, the team announced.

Elliott was serving as a backup outside linebacker behind Clay Matthews Jr. The linebacker has appeared in a total of 38 games over three seasons, recording 57 tackles, four sacks, one interception and one forced fumble over that span. The majority of Elliott's snaps came in Dime and Nickel subpackages, where he served almost exclusively as a standup end. Elliott also appeared on special teams in kickoff coverage.

With Anthony Hitchens -- who's expected to miss more than the first month with an injury -- listed as Dallas' starter at middle linebacker and as the backup to starting Will backer Sean Lee, the Cowboysneeded a larger defender to protect the defense from a depth disaster. The 6-foot-3, 255-pound Elliott, who was entrenched behind Matthews, offers that insurance.

Perhaps more importantly, considering the many suspensions at the defensive end position, Elliott's demonstrated versatility could also come in handy along the line.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap30...wboys-acquire-lb-jayrone-elliott-from-packers

 

[MissAnn]

Toledo.

Thanks

If a linebacker can play head up on an offensive tackle, then he can also rush from the outside.

 

[Ranching]

Thanks


If a linebacker can play head up on an offensive tackle, then he can also rush from the outside.

Gotcha, i was joking with risen on that post, but i appreciate the knowledge. I don't know to much about football.

 

[Plankton]

A little redundant with Kyle Wilber on the roster, but Elliott is a very good coverage guy on special teams and is a high effort guy. Can definitely be a contributor.

 

[FuzzyLumpkins]

The Packers actually have their OLB in coverage a lot. I am curious how we intend to use this guy.

 

[Paniolo22]

I know it's only highlights, but the kid looks violent when he finishes. Upgrade over Nzecha.