According to the ESPN Cowboys depth chart, Liafau is listed as a starting LB. I know that’s not official, but it’s one depth chart listed. Here’s the ESPN link: https://www.espn.com/nfl/team/depth/_/name/dal
He was listed on the depth charts the team released as a starter as well. I just will be surprised if he's actually out there when we are in the regular 4-3 alignment. I think he's a nickel starter and that Overshown might be, too. I think they are our best coverage linebackers. Kendricks definitely shouldn't be out there for that and I don't see it particularly as a strength of Clark's.
If I can live through 1-15, I can make it through watching a few extra rooks. Go Cowboys
I agree, I can't wait to see how those first year guys do as well. The fact that 2 of them are OL makes me not worry as much. Carson is only starting because of injury, so ideally they would only have 3.
He got hurt last year as a rookie. Season ending injury. I guess you missed that news.
It seems as though many college programs are reaching a level to where it is easier today for some players to transition into the NFL game. At least, that is what some coaches and media have expressed.
I think it depends on the position. RBs, WRs some OL positions and Corners often make a quick transition. QB obviously is always difficult.
I think some of it is the salary cap too. When so many of these teams pay their QB so much, and now WR are getting the big bucks, teams are going to have to have guys who are getting paid low at some of the other spots. Its the only way to field a team under the cap. As usual it comes down to $.
Kind of interesting that in all three of those seasons the Cowboys did not make the playoffs.
I'd probably be a little more concerned if Beebe was starting as guard at a third-round rookie, even if that's his natural position. Center is the most protected position on the line where he doesn't have to worry as much about side-to-side mobility. If he can snap the ball well, which is a big if, he primarily has to worry about help-blocking with the guards and sometimes having to go one-on-one with the man in front of him. He won't have reach blocks like the guards and I'm not sure how much pulling he'll do. Mostly he'll be holding his ground in pass protection and moving forward in run blocking.
What the heck are you talking about? ML hasn’t shown anything at all since neither has played in a real game yet. Claiming that job constitutes at least showing something in a game. It will be earned on the field.
The thing about the center position that is often underrated is the responsibility they have to call out proper protection or blocking schemes based on the situation. They often have to identify where LBs are and call it out for the others. In essence, the center is the “QB of the OL”.
I guess you missed the FACT that he is still a rookie since he has never played in a NFL regular season game
I don't disagree. I think having Martin next to him will help tremendously. Even with other centers, we've often seen Martin pointing things out or helping with when to snap the ball.
who is smith?
and marist is different how?
