DC: Mailbag: Do Any P. Squad Players Have ‘14 Potential?

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Mailbag: Do Any P. Squad Players Have ‘14 Potential?

MICHAEL MCCAULEY
PLEASANTON, TX
After Ron Leary was able to go from practice squad to starter last year, do you see anybody making a big contribution from the practice squad this year?

Rowan: No one jumps off to me as an obvious candidate like Leary was last year. A popular name will be Caesar Rayford, who had a tremendously productive preseason in Indianapolis but didn’t build on it during the regular season in Dallas the way many had hoped. If he regains that previous form, he could develop into a contributor. Darrion Weems never got any action last season, finding himself consistently on the inactives list, but a strong offseason for him could have him competing for a starting spot. But none of the practice squad players seem poised to make as big a contribution as Leary did.

David: I remember having this conversation during the final month of the season: considering all the injury and upheaval on the Cowboys’ roster last year, it seemed impressive that offensive tackleJohn Wetzel was able to hold a practice squad spot for roughly six weeks. The Cowboys signed Wetzel, an undrafted rookie from Boston College, during the bye week, and he held onto that spot despite never suiting up. That seems like some kind of endorsement of his ability. Unfortunately for him, the tackle spot looks settled for the time being.

JOE RIVAS
EL PASO, TX
At what point do the Cowboys place higher value on trading down than whatever players are left at pick No. 16 or 17?

http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/a...otential/d731343d-8205-4e38-ba9c-b4d2cf96af16

 

[jazzcat22]

Tim Benford been on PS past few years. Seems to make a little noise in TC, but yet never quite makes it. If they don't pick up a WR in FA or the draft, this could be his year to make it. But probably will not make a huge contribution right away. But I see a FA or draft pick, therefore pushing him out again.
I think a few nagging injuries held him back though too.

 

[xwalker]

WR 5-11 193 Benford, Tim
G 6-4 335 DeGeare, Chris
G 6-4 328 Dominguez, Ray
WR 6-2 207 Lewis, Lance
WR 6-1 201 Newsome, Jamar
DE 6-4 260 Okpalaugo, Tristan
DE 6-7 267 Rayford, Caesar
LB 6-4 230 Spears, Quinton
LB 6-3 254 Stewart, Jonathan
T 6-7 315 Wetzel, John
LB 6-2 238 Williams, Jabara

 

[OhSnap]

Trade down and use the extra pick on a TE.

 

[Kaiser]

Tim Benford been on PS past few years. Seems to make a little noise in TC, but yet never quite makes it. If they don't pick up a WR in FA or the draft, this could be his year to make it. But probably will not make a huge contribution right away. But I see a FA or draft pick, therefore pushing him out again.
I think a few nagging injuries held him back though too.

Bedford was very raw, he needed the time on the PS. He does seem like a guy that could make the team if there was an injury to Beasley or Harris, but more likely ends up a late cut in camp that signs elsewhere.

The blurb on OT Weems in that article is the real news IMO, he was inactive for every game and you didn't get any sense of his progress but this article sounds like he is capable of being a solid backup next year (or the swing tackle if Parnell starts, then they cut Free for cap savings).

 

[Verdict]

Trade down and use the extra pick on a TE.

Yes. That is funny. But if the extra pick turns out to be Jason Witten Version 2.0, is the joke just as funny?

 

[OhSnap]

Yes. That is funny. But if the extra pick turns out to be Jason Witten Version 2.0, is the joke just as funny?

I was thinkin QB as a burner pick but the devil told me to say TE. Nice to see someone got that. Verdict. I dont think theres a wrong position this team can pick.

 

[frickster]

I heard they like Ray Dominguez.

 

[xwalker]

I'm interested to see some of them in training camp.

Jabara Williams (LB) has very good measureables with a terrific 10 yard time.
Tristan Okpalaugo (OLB/DE) has freakish arm length.
Quinton Spears (OLB/DE) looks good in game footage.
Jamar Newsome (WR) has decent measurables.

Name: Tim Benford WR
College: Tennessee Tech
Height: 5112
Weight: 205
40 Yrd Dash: 4.51
20 Yrd Dash: 2.62
10 Yrd Dash: 1.59
225 Lb. Bench Reps: 15
Vertical Jump: 33
Broad Jump: 10'01"
20 Yrd Shuttle: 4.35
3-Cone Drill: 7.30

Name: Chris DeGeare OG
College: Wake Forest
Height: 6035
Weight: 325
40 Yrd Dash: 5.12
20 Yrd Dash: 2.93
10 Yrd Dash: 1.71
225 Lb. Bench Reps: 27
Vertical Jump: 32 1/2
Broad Jump: 08'07"
20 Yrd Shuttle: 4.90
3-Cone Drill: 7.84

Name: Ray Dominguez OG
College: Arkansas
Height: 6040
Weight: 334
40 Yrd Dash: 5.30
20 Yrd Dash: 3.00
10 Yrd Dash: 1.84
225 Lb. Bench Reps: 21
Vertical Jump: 28 1/2
Broad Jump: 07'10"
20 Yrd Shuttle: 4.75
3-Cone Drill: 7.74

Name: Lance Lewis WR
College: East Carolina
Height: 6003
Weight: 208
40 Yrd Dash: 4.58
20 Yrd Dash: 2.62
10 Yrd Dash: 1.61
225 Lb. Bench Reps:
Vertical Jump: 34 1/2
Broad Jump: 10'05"
20 Yrd Shuttle: 4.40
3-Cone Drill: 6.94

Name: Jamar Newsome WR
College: Central Florida
Height: 6004
Weight: 200
40 Yrd Dash: 4.46
20 Yrd Dash: 2.60
10 Yrd Dash: 1.63
225 Lb. Bench Reps: 13
Vertical Jump: 38 1/2
Broad Jump: 10'09"
20 Yrd Shuttle: 4.22
3-Cone Drill: 6.83

Name: Tristan Okpalaugo OLB/DE
College: Fresno State
Height: 6046
Weight: 245
40 Yrd Dash: 4.74
20 Yrd Dash: 2.75
10 Yrd Dash: 1.70
225 Lb. Bench Reps: 14
Vertical Jump: 32
Broad Jump: 09'03"
20 Yrd Shuttle: 4.39
3-Cone Drill: 7.42
arm length: 36-1/2
hand size: 10-1/4


Name: Caesar Rayford DE
College: Washington
Height: 6062
Weight: 254

Name: Quinton Spears OLB/DE
College: Prairie View AM
Height: 6046
Weight: 236
40 Yrd Dash: 4.69
20 Yrd Dash: 2.60
10 Yrd Dash: 1.62
225 Lb. Bench Reps: 21
Vertical Jump: 34
Broad Jump: 10'02"
20 Yrd Shuttle: 4.25
3-Cone Drill: 7.27

Name: Jonathan Stewart LB
College: Texas A&M
Height: 6036
Weight: 242
40 Yrd Dash: 4.65 (4.55 Pro Day)
20 Yrd Dash: 2.64
10 Yrd Dash: 1.59
225 Lb. Bench Reps: 19
Vertical Jump: 31
Broad Jump: 09'10"
20 Yrd Shuttle: 4.53
3-Cone Drill: 7.44

Name: John Wetzel OT
College: Boston College
Height: 6070
Weight: 315
40 Yrd Dash: 5.34
20 Yrd Dash: 3.09
10 Yrd Dash: 1.90
225 Lb. Bench Reps: 22
Vertical Jump: 25
Broad Jump: 08'09"
20 Yrd Shuttle: 4.81
3-Cone Drill: 7.90

Name: Jabara Williams LB
College: Stephen F Austin
Height: 6017
Weight: 228
40 Yrd Dash: 4.57
20 Yrd Dash: 2.65
10 Yrd Dash: 1.48
225 Lb. Bench Reps: 17
Vertical Jump: 36 1/2
Broad Jump: 09'10"
20 Yrd Shuttle: 4.30
3-Cone Drill: 7.04

 

[ShiningStar]

Yes. That is funny. But if the extra pick turns out to be Jason Witten Version 2.0, is the joke just as funny?

because they happen every draft. yes its still funny. the field against it being a Jason Witten 2.0 is very likely.