News: DC: New DT Paea: “Blessing” To Play For Marinelli Again; System A “Perfect” Fit

[NewsBot]

FRISCO, Texas – In recent years the Cowboys have shown a preference for prioritizing their own free agents first because they fully understand the value of players who have already contributed to their roster.

Stephen Paea isn’t a typical free-agent signing from outside the organization, though.

Cowboys defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli was first Paea’s first NFL coordinator back in 2011 when the Chicago Bears drafted the 300-pound defensive tackle in the second round out of Oregon State.

Needless to say, the six-year veteran won’t take long to adjust to the Cowboys’ defense.

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[WoodysGirl]

#MarinelliGuy

 

[manster4ever]

Damn nice suit. If he plays as well as he dresses. we should prosper.

 

[DCBoysfan]

I hope he gets his mojo back in the 4-3.

 

[Knotamus]

I love this signing. I remember wanting him in the 11' draft, but we drafted Bruce Carter instead. I felt like he could be a beast in the interior DL and wasn't that much of a drop off from Nick Fairly. I want to believe he's young enough to prove he can be pro-bowl type player. I know that may seem to optimistic, but the guy has that kind of talent and his draft pedigree confirms this. Marinelli will get the most out of him and he believes this too. He's still hungry. See link
https://www.___GET_REAL_URL___/s/da...-to-play-real-defensive-football-51765899/Amp

 

[Pants]

I like this signing, and I like the other, meager ones that they have done...they are plugging the holes of the biggest (perceived) needs with a CB, OL, DL, WR, DE...gets them back to BPA in the draft and THAT is where they need to be....they had a fantastic draft last year, and if the rooks that were injured play as well as we all hope, that could be the greatest draft in the history of the team...here's to hoping we go back-to-back this year (and, I LOVE that term for other reasons in the near future)

 

[jazzcat22]

Will he play DT, Cowboys website has him listed as a DE.
But I guess it doesn't matter, they like the dual role guys. Jack of all trades but master at none....I sure would like some masters on the team.....

But I like the signing.

 

[AbeBeta]

Will he play DT, Cowboys website has him listed as a DE.
But I guess it doesn't matter, they like the dual role guys. Jack of all trades but master at none....I sure would like some masters on the team.....

But I like the signing.

I'm pretty sure the website guys are just going off the position he played last year as a 3-4 DE

 

[CF74]

Will he play DT, Cowboys website has him listed as a DE.
But I guess it doesn't matter, they like the dual role guys. Jack of all trades but master at none....I sure would like some masters on the team.....

But I like the signing.

He will battle with Thorton for 1-Tech

 

[Daillest88]

He will battle with Thorton for 3-Tech

You mean 1T?

 

[CF74]

You mean 1T?

Ugghh yes. I post threads every year about wanting to draft a One-Tech early and I type a dang blabbin 3 lol

 

[JBell]

I was all over this guy on draft day. Wanted him in the third round that year.

He's more than just a guy who clogs the middle, he can generate a little a pass rush too.

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

Well, I guarantee you he's got interviews saying similar things for each of the past three teams he's played for recently.

 

[JoeyBoy718]

Well, I guarantee you he's got interviews saying similar things for each of the past three teams he's played for recently.

You sure he didn't say "It's a job. It could be worse. But I'm just waiting for the Cowboys to sign me in 2017"?

 

[StarBoyz83]

He has to be better than mcclain.

 

[big dog cowboy]

Paea > McClain

 

[thisiscowboyscountry]

It's a better deal than the Commanders signing of McClain... I really have no concerns with this swap....

 

[haleyrules]

No problem with the signing...but Paea is the very definition of Ordinary.

 

[waldoputty]

FRISCO, Texas – In recent years the Cowboys have shown a preference for prioritizing their own free agents first because they fully understand the value of players who have already contributed to their roster.

Stephen Paea isn’t a typical free-agent signing from outside the organization, though.

Cowboys defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli was first Paea’s first NFL coordinator back in 2011 when the Chicago Bears drafted the 300-pound defensive tackle in the second round out of Oregon State.

Needless to say, the six-year veteran won’t take long to adjust to the Cowboys’ defense.

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interesting signing.
hope playing in the 3-4 for 2 years did not break him like DT may have broke tcrawford
any injuries last 2 years?

 

[ThreeandOut]

interesting signing.
hope playing in the 3-4 for 2 years did not break him like DT may have broke tcrawford
any injuries last 2 years?

It kind of makes you wonder about why he signed on with another 3-4 team after washing out in Washington after a year. Hopefully, he gets back to his Chicago form now that he's back in a 4-3.