DC.COM Blog: Cowboys Looking To Fill Roster Spot... CB Cletis Gordon takes physical

[WoodysGirl]

Cowboys Looking To Fill Roster Spot
Posted by nickeatman at 10/6/2009 10:25 AM CDT on truebluefanclub.com


[FONT=verdana,geneva]After releasing running back Chauncey Washington on Monday – with hopes of retaining him to the practice squad – the Cowboys had an open roster spot, intending to bring back Marvin White, who was cut Saturday. [/FONT]

[FONT=verdana,geneva]But White didn’t clear waivers, getting claimed by the Lions, therefore leaving the Cowboys now scrambling to find some help at safety. With Gerald Sensabaugh (broken thumb) out for this week and maybe even longer, the Cowboys need some depth at safety behind starters Ken Hamlin and now Pat Watkins.[/FONT]

[FONT=verdana,geneva]However, the Cowboys appear to be doing some shuffling. The club has brought in fourth-year cornerback Cletis Gordon for a physical. If he passes, Gordon would likely join the Cowboys today. That would likely mean that Alan Ball would slide over to safety, a position he played during training camp. [/FONT]

[FONT=verdana,geneva]Gordon has played three seasons with the Chargers, including 2006 when Wade Phillips was defensive coordinator. He was cut by San Diego in training camp this season. [/FONT]

[FONT=verdana,geneva]But that may not be the only move the Cowboys make today. Not only are they hoping Washington can clear waivers and return to the practice squad, there could be some other things in the mix as well. Stay tuned. [/FONT]

 

[AbeBeta]

"other things in the mix"

anyone have any speculation?

 

[sureletsrace]

Oh boy.

 

[Chocolate Lab]

We have to sign this guy for his name alone.

 

[SDogo]

bet it has to do with the OL

 

[juck]

"other things in the mix"

anyone have any speculation?

Romo for Cutler and a 2nd.Havent u heard?

 

[theebs]

"other things in the mix"

anyone have any speculation?

We are releasing jerry.

Putting in a smaller videoboard at the stadium.

Gordon Keith is being brought in to run the organization, through his fake jerry persona.

or were trading the next 7 1's for braylon edwards.

 

[elcocinero]

 

[sureletsrace]

I pray to the God in heaven that the guy actually looks like that

 

[AbeBeta]

bet it has to do with the OL

why? even if Gurode can't go we have Preston who hasn't been active all year.

could also be that a PS guy we like has an offer elsewhere...

 

[AMERICAS_FAN]

Jerry done gotting us a new mascott - fitting!

 

[cowboyjoe]

Cletis Gordon Grade: 3.09
Position: CB
Class: Sr
School: Jackson State
Conference: Southwestern Athletic
Ht., Wt.: 6-1, 195
40 Time: 4.55
Grading System


BIO: Defensive All-Conference selection as a senior after posting 41/4/1. Averaged 23.7 yards on 19 kick returns and 17.7 yards on 18 punt returns. Also lined up at receiver, totaling 9/91/1. All-Conference return specialist after his junior campaign.

POSITIVES: Athletic prospect with outstanding size/speed numbers. Adjusts to make the play, smooth in transition and displays excellent vision handling the ball. Extends or gets vertical to make a play on the ball and has soft hands. Also has a burst of speed and acceleration.

NEGATIVES: Falls asleep on defense, not quick reading receivers. eyes and slow locating the ball. Lacks an aggressive nature to his game and stays away from physical contact.

ANALYSIS: A prospect with the underlying athletic skills to compete at the next level, Gordon is first a return specialist who could also be used as a fifth receiver or seventh defensive back.

PROJECTION: Undrafted Free Agent

 

[cowboyjoe]

Lions claim cornerback Cletis Gordon
By Tom Kowalski
September 02, 2009, 6:36PM
ALLEN PARK -- The Detroit Lions are at it again, working the waiver wire.

The Lions claimed Texans cornerback Cletis Gordon off waivers Wednesday and, like QB Kevin O'Connell who was claimed Tuesday, the Lions will take a long long at Gordon before they have to make a decision on their 53-man roster. The final cuts have to be completed by Saturday.


The Lions released veteran Keith Smith earlier in the day, knowing they'd be awarded Gordon (the Lions always get first crack at the waiver wire by virtue of their 0-16 record).

Gordon played for three years with the Chargers and started one game last season before joining the Texans in camp this year.

 

[CowboyMort]

I would think that we would activate Mickens and this guy would go on the PS. Is four years in the league the cutoff for the PS or is it 3?

 

[cowboyjoe]

Recent Videos
Gameday: Player of the Game
(2:20) Posted Aug 29, 2008
CB Cletis Gordon had two interceptions in Fridays 20-17 preseason win over the 49ers and is chosen as this weeks Chargers.com Player of the Game.

http://www.chargers.com/team/roster/cletis-gordon/d47889d3-a250-4ab1-95cd-b22d12a6facf/

 

[cowboyjoe]

I would think that we would activate Mickens and this guy would go on the PS. Is four years in the league the cutoff for the PS or is it 3?

best i remember its how many games you play in the nfl as a player, gordon has surpasssed that, best to my knowledge

 

[CowboyMort]

best i remember its how many games you play in the nfl as a player, gordon has surpasssed that, best to my knowledge

Thanks. Looked it up. Here are the rules if anyone is interested.

Practice Squad Eligibility
According to league policy, only certain types of players are allowed to sign to the practice squad. Players cannot have played more than nine regular season games or been on the active roster for an entire year, nor can players be allowed to spend more than two seasons on the same team's squad unless that team's active roster never dips below 53 players

 

[AbeBeta]

I would think that we would activate Mickens and this guy would go on the PS. Is four years in the league the cutoff for the PS or is it 3?

Mickens is lost. Gordon has NFL game experience

 

[Muhast]

Mickens is lost. Gordon has NFL game experience

Plus his name is Cletis! How awesome is that?

 

[LucaBrasi]

Cletis Gordon Grade: 3.09

NEGATIVES: Falls asleep on defense, not quick reading receivers. eyes and slow locating the ball. Lacks an aggressive nature to his game and stays away from physical contact.

PROJECTION: Undrafted Free Agent

He'll fit right in