DMN Blog: Cory Procter will officially be a Cowboy next season

[cowboyjoe]

Cory Procter will officially be a Cowboy next season
12:12 PM Thu, Apr 02, 2009 | Permalink | Yahoo! Buzz
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Once the Cowboys put the second-round tender on restricted free agent OL Cory Procter, there was never any question that he'd return to Valley Ranch next season. He made it official today by signing the one-year, $1.545 million contract.

Procter struggled at times when forced into starting duty because of LG Kyle Kosier's foot injury last season, but his versatility makes him a valuable backup. He filled in for Andre Gurode at center the last two games of the 2007 season and can play either guard spot.

Plus, I'm sure Jerry Jones didn't want to break up Free Reign, the rock band that features Procter on the drums, RT Marc Colombo as the lead singer and RG Leonard "Bigg" Davis on the bass. Calvin "Lucky" Watkins and I are eagerly anticipating seeing Free Reign at the Granada tomorrow night and will post a review of the show on this here blog over the weekend.

 

[TheSport78]

I'm pretty sure McMahon is incorrect. This doesn't guarantee Proctor will be a Cowboy next season. I'm almost positive since Proctor was a restrictive free agent, the Cowboys could cut ties at any point and not have it count against the salary cap. Adam? lol

 

[Monster Heel]

He still has to make the team in order to receive this deal.

 

[TellerMorrow34]

He'll be here if they don't draft a G in the draft that takes his place.

 

[Givincer]

Um, fantastic?

 

[AKATheRake]

I'm pretty sure McMahon is incorrect. This doesn't guarantee Proctor will be a Cowboy next season. I'm almost positive since Proctor was a restrictive free agent, the Cowboys could cut ties at any point and not have it count against the salary cap. Adam? lol

I'm not as knowledgeable as Adam regarding the cap but you are correct as long as they do it before June 1st I believe.

 

[lcharles]

Are we supposed to be excited about this?

 

[Chief]

Procter struggled at times when forced into starting duty because of LG Kyle Kosier's foot injury last season, but his versatility makes him a valuable backup. He filled in for Andre Gurode at center the last two games of the 2007 season and can play either guard spot.

Why is he a valuable backup if he can't play once he gets on the field? Because he can suck at either guard or center?

 

[Dayton Cowboy]

I keep getting stuck on Mcnoodle saying that he struggled at times.

 

[Portland Fanatic]

If he stays on the roster as a back up center it would make sense, but he got owned at LG...

 

[Displaced Cowboy]

Why is he a valuable backup if he can't play once he gets on the field? Because he can suck at either guard or center?

I was about to post the same exact thing.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

Why is he a valuable backup if he can't play once he gets on the field? Because he can suck at either guard or center?

it's because our C is so stupid that we need all the smart players we can get

 

[mmillman]

Procter is terrible and I don't care how many spots he can play.

 

[Vinnie2u]

H e wont make it through training camp...

 

[DaBoys4Life]

**** this team and the front office.

 

[Mr Cowboy]

Cowboys re-sign OG Cory Procter to 1-year deal
The Dallas Cowboys have re-signed guard Cory Procter to a one-year contract.

Procter was supposed to back up Kyle Kosier but wound up starting 11 games last season. He also started twice the previous season.

Procter, who can also play center, arrived in Dallas in November 2005 when he was signed off the Detroit Lions’ practice squad.

 

[jobberone]

He's not as bad as some suggest, IMO, but he's also not good enough either. We need depth on the OL. Our failed drafts are catching up to us quickly now. We must draft some replacements the next few drafts or we'll be forced to buy them on the FA market. Not the best option.

 

[bbgun]

Please tell me he's the third option in case someone gets hurt. We are screwed if he sees significant playing time. His ineptitude nearly put Tony in the hospital.

 

[Bonecrusher#31]

well...He can still be cut

 

[Stash]

"Quick! Let me sign this thing before they come to their senses!"

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