Dallas Cowboys Go International for Added Size, Defensive Line Depth

[Techsass]

Yes.

That's what the IPP is for.

Kansas City just signed a 23 -year-old Rugby player who is 6'3" and 214 lbs. runs a 4.43 40. He will have zero pressure to sit and learn in the Chiefs organization.

This guy is a guy who has had a ton of college football coaching and was deemed not good enough. It's fine, and harmless really, but I think this specific player is a waste of everyone's time. What has changed since he played in college that now makes him a potential NFL player? He does not have exceptional size (6'2", 304) or athletic ability.

It's literally a technicality that he qualifies for the IPP.

From the article:

And because of the international exception, Dax has a chance to at least remain with the Cowboys for up to three years while developing on the practice squad. That is, unless he makes the 53-man roster, which is the ultimate goal of any rookie, regardless of their situation.


No harm, no foul, but also no big deal.

Maybe I misunderstood the article, but the Cowboys did select him before they figured out they could classify him as IPP. They must have seen something that they liked.

 

[Motorola]

Maybe I misunderstood the article, but the Cowboys did select him before they figured out they could classify him as IPP. They must have seen something that they liked.

Yes - Daxon was among the UDFAs signed by Dallas after day 3 of the draft back in late April.

 

[nobody]

As long as these new guys have more fight in them when it matters, cool. The last group? Quitters.

 

[Jumbo075]

Bluntly speaking he is not that big.
Have any international players ever made the Pro Bowl?
How many have ever been starters?
right now this is a complete nothingburger

5 Canadian born players have been in the Pro Bowl:

• PK Eddie Murray
• PK Mike Vanderjagt
• P Mitch Berger
• CB Jason David
• DT Arnie Weinmeister

Patrick Chung of Jamaica played safety for the Patriots for 11 years, and won 3 Super Bowls.

 

[gtb1943]

5 Canadian born players have been in the Pro Bowl:

• PK Eddie Murray
• PK Mike Vanderjagt
• P Mitch Berger
• CB Jason David
• DT Arnie Weinmeister

Patrick Chung of Jamaica played safety for the Patriots for 11 years, and won 3 Super Bowls.

They were never part of the International Program which is what this guy is about
Really do try and keep up

 

[JoeKing]

He's still a little undersized for the interior D. We need a 6'5" plus giant that weighs north of 350 lbs.

 

[KingintheNorth]

So the article title is misleading.

The Dallas Cowboys have gone international to add some size and depth to the interior defensive line.

They did not "go international"

They used a technicality to designate one of their already-signed UDFA the IPP designation, which means he doesn't count againt the practice squad limit.

 

[gtb1943]

So the article title is misleading.

The Dallas Cowboys have gone international to add some size and depth to the interior defensive line.

They did not "go international"

They used a technicality to designate one of their already-signed UDFA the IPP designation, which means he doesn't count againt the practice squad limit.

work the rules to their limit. I wish the boys worked other things to the limit but hey you gotta take what you can get with Jethro and company

 

[buybuydandavis]

https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/cowboys-get-surprise-roster-exemption-for-daxon

Dallas also gets a roster exemption for Daxon.
So they can carry 91 players into TC. Also if he does not make the 53 man roster, he can count as a 17th player on the practice squad.

Remember Mr. Cake, Isaac Alacron'?

Let the comparison rants begin.

Free ps roster spot.
What's not to like?

 

[buybuydandavis]

Yes.

That's what the IPP is for.

Kansas City just signed a 23 -year-old Rugby player who is 6'3" and 214 lbs. runs a 4.43 40. He will have zero pressure to sit and learn in the Chiefs organization.

This guy is a guy who has had a ton of college football coaching and was deemed not good enough. It's fine, and harmless really, but I think this specific player is a waste of everyone's time. What has changed since he played in college that now makes him a potential NFL player? He does not have exceptional size (6'2", 304) or athletic ability.

It's literally a technicality that he qualifies for the IPP.

From the article:

And because of the international exception, Dax has a chance to at least remain with the Cowboys for up to three years while developing on the practice squad. That is, unless he makes the 53-man roster, which is the ultimate goal of any rookie, regardless of their situation.


No harm, no foul, but also no big deal.

Lottery ticket

 

[DallasEast]

So the article title is misleading.

The Dallas Cowboys have gone international to add some size and depth to the interior defensive line.

They did not "go international"

They used a technicality to designate one of their already-signed UDFA the IPP designation, which means he doesn't count againt the practice squad limit.

Understood. However, articles must be posted with their original titles--unless the article title requires editing (e.g. it contains offensive language, etc.)

 

[Londonboy]

Good move.

A roster exempt developmental guy who's got some college ball experience.

It's a free shot with no downside.

 

[Ranching]

Bluntly speaking he is not that big.
Have any international players ever made the Pro Bowl?
How many have ever been starters?
right now this is a complete nothingburger

Okoye is the only one I can. Think of

 

[morat1959]

Can he beat out Mazi? If so, it’s an upgrade. Won’t take much.

 

[zrinkill]

Can he beat out Mazi? If so, it’s an upgrade. Won’t take much.

Well that's just mean.

 

[nalam]

Well that's just mean.

True , but he is not wrong. I dont know if that was Quinn (wonder how could be that dumb) ,try to convert him to a pass rush 3T, when he wasdrafted for NT or 1T position.

 

[KingCorcoran]

Bluntly speaking he is not that big.
Have any international players ever made the Pro Bowl?
How many have ever been starters?
right now this is a complete nothingburger

Mailata is a starter. Rugby player from Australia. It can happen. It will never happen if a team doesn’t even try. Can’t a team bring a foreign born player in and it doesn’t count against the max 90 guys in camp? Nothing to lose taking a look.

 

[Cowboysheelsreds053]

Can he beat out Mazi? If so, it’s an upgrade. Won’t take much.

Lol