TRADED Cowboys trade for OT Broderick Jones

[AsthmaField]

Absolutely stunning the Cowboys had the #2 offense last year without a blocking OT isn't it?

 

[gimmesix]

Absolutely stunning the Cowboys had the #2 offense last year without a blocking OT isn't it?

I think it shows two things. One, they are not so terrible that we can't get by with them and have success offensively. And two, they are the reason we struggled against some of the better defenses. Pass protection didn't hold up.

 

[Bagman]

My Steelers fan buddy texted me and said thanks for taking him off their hands

He probably said the same thing about Pickens

 

[AsthmaField]

He probably said the same thing about Pickens

Most likely… that’s what fans do.

 

[gimmesix]

He probably said the same thing about Pickens

Pickens' problem wasn't his play, though. Jones just hasn't been very good.

With Pickens, the question was whether he could get his behavior in check to match his on-field production. With Jones, it's whether he can get his skills in check to match his high-end athleticism.

 

[mardwin]

The only commentary I heard on TV about him was that he struggled the last 3 seasons with the Steelers. So this is another Kaiir Elam/Kenneth Murray type acquisition?

This front office never learns... Did the same with Trey Lance.

 

[plymkr]

Does anyone like this deal?

This looks awful…

I don’t like it. I think we paid too much.

 

[gimmesix]

I don’t like it. I think we paid too much.

Probably, but our right tackle is a question mark and our backups have not looked good. I'd rather see us take a swing than do nothing at all. Now, there are a few free agents on the street who might have been better options, but I have no idea what they are seeking or if they even really want to play anymore.

 

[CWR]

My Steelers fan buddy texted me and said thanks for taking him off their hands

Its the least we could do after we fleeced them for GP.

 

[CWR]

Probably, but our right tackle is a question mark and our backups have not looked good. I'd rather see us take a swing than do nothing at all. Now, there are a few free agents on the street who might have been better options, but I have no idea what they are seeking or if they even really want to play anymore.

Probably is correct, but I won't be so bold as to declare anything yet. Leonard Davis and Mark Columbo were both "washed" when we got them. Many fans didnt want to re-sign Flozel Adams when Parcells arrived.

Hopefully this kid was stunted by flip flipping sides and coaching. I just hope Clayton Adams believes he can help the guy and is a part of the acquisition.

 

[CowboysFanLover]

I am not a big fan of that trade

 

[gimmesix]

Probably is correct, but I won't be so bold as to declare anything yet. Leonard Davis and Mark Columbo were both "washed" when we got them. Many fans didnt want to re-sign Flozel Adams when Parcells arrived.

Hopefully this kid was stunted by flip flipping sides and coaching. I just hope Clayton Adams believes he can help the guy and is a part of the acquisition.

Davis was playing tackle, where his lack of top movement skills was getting him beat despite his humongous size. Moving him inside was the best thing to happen in his career. Colombo played well when healthy but had trouble staying healthy with the Bears.

Jones is a tackle who struggled at that position on both the right and left sides even before his injury. He's got a lot to overcome just to be adequate. Hopefully, the change of scenery and scheme will be good for him. Not expecting much, though. Of course, our tackles haven't set a high bar for him to reach.