Cut Mingo to keep Camden Brown

[Patrick]

Do we need 5 safetys? I’ve been ready to move on from Hooker since 2024. He’s average at best and sucks in coverage

When they signed Thompson & Locke I thought he was gone, but it's looking like he's safe for now. For now I'll trust Parker can find a role for him and not leave him out to dry in down field coverage like Eberflus did all last season.

But I agree 5 safeties seems like a lot, even with Downs taking some snaps at nickel.

 

[fivetwos]

If it comes down to Brown vs Mingo, it’s Brown in a landslide.

Maybe Mingo can be decent depth, but Brown has an upside that we have yet to discover, and we probably have a WR2 to replace next year,

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

If it comes down to Brown vs Mingo, it’s Brown in a landslide.

Maybe Mingo can be decent depth, but Brown has an upside that we have yet to discover, and we probably have a WR2 to replace next year,

Exactly, which is why I think they should try to see if they can get a 6 or 7 back for Mingo. Maybe we can use the pick on a guy like Dawand Jones.

 

[tayloner]

I believe you can pay a practice squad player the same as he would've been getting on the 53 man roster - right? So I think they cut Mingo with the pre-agreement that he comes back to the PS, and since he's a vested vet he doesn't pass through waivers. Then, he gets elevated the first 3 weeks of the season, because they'll for sure want his ST contribution.

Then, after week 3, we just see where the roster's at. Either other guys have been moved to injured lists and spots naturally open up, or maybe you consider cutting Brown at that time. I think something pretty similar happened with Dennis Houston a few years ago IIRC.

The reality is that Mingo is still more likely to contribute on the field this year than Brown is, and the team is in win now mode. I'd keep Brown if I absolutely gun to my head had to choose, but I think there's some roster maneuvering that will allow them to keep both.

 

[Kwyn]

He has always been a good blocker.

A WR5 who gets maybe 20 receptions a year but he can block.

Let’s cut the hands down star of training camp or dump a 2 time all pro returner to make room for a blocking wide receiver

I might need a minute to recover from the adrenaline rush.

 

[DripTooHard]

I think keeping Mingo over Brown just because Mingo plays Special Teams is ludicrous.

Brown has shown more in one training camp and preseason than Mingo has in his entire career, now going into his fourth year.

Keep the obviously more talented WR and figure out how to replace Mingo on STs. He is not irreplaceable.

Thank you. I think valuing players for special teams over their main positions is absurd.

 

[CWR]

I have no idea why this is so important to some. It's just bottom of the roster churning.

I bet they said the same thing when we let go of Jimmy Smith.

Its not all that "important" now. Despite my prior statement I agree. Its just that time of year and roster cut downs are what's happening.

 

[DripTooHard]

I have no idea why this is so important to some. It's just bottom of the roster churning.

It is more about who isn’t being churned on the roster. I still don’t know what some of these players add, and they are secure.

 

[rambo2]

A WR5 who gets maybe 20 receptions a year but he can block.

Let’s cut the hands down star of training camp or dump a 2 time all pro returner to make room for a blocking wide receiver

I might need a minute to recover from the adrenaline rush.

I didn't say cut anybody.

 

[GORICO]

The Cowboys may be forced to go with 5 Receivers instead of 6 given the needs at other positions.
If they cut or try to put Camden Brown on the PS, he will likely be claimed quickly.
Mingo has looked good this Pre Season and he has good Special Teams value.
Mingo is playing on a 1 year deal while brown is a Rookie and is locked up for the next 4 seasons.
Given that both may be inactive on Gamedays, I think it would be better to go with the younger option, Brown, than Mingo.
They may will likely be able to get Anthony Smith on the Practice Squad so that will give the 2 young receivers to groom for the future.
Mingo may be able to get the Cowboys a draft pick from a WR needy team.

bro Ranching---totally agree...Mingo has had 3 years to show his stuff...Camdon Brown UDFA....that has to be taken into account

if you try to stash Brown on practice squad some team will grab him

 

[quickccc]

1 Lamb
2 Pickens
3 Flournoy
4 Turpin
5 Mingo
6 Brown

Carry 6 WRs MVS and Anthony Smith to practice squad ..definitely cut the very average Lupeke to make room

problem solved

 

[cowboyec]

both will make the 53.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

Mingo isn’t playing so that tells you right there how they feel about him.