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[Cbz40]

Could Chris McAlister be a fit with the Cowboys?

10:15 AM Sun, May 10, 2009 | Permalink | Yahoo! Buzz
Tim MacMahon


In a column about six unemployed big-name vets, blog buddy Albert "Einstein" Breer of the Sporting News calls the Cowboys an ideal fit for former Ravens CB Chris McAlister.

The situation: McAlister, 31, is rehabbing from arthroscopic knee surgery in Los Angeles and is expected to be cleared for all football activities by late June. He'd like to stay near his native California. The Seahawks and Chargers have shown interest, as have the Cowboys, who intrigue McAlister very much.

Scout's take: "He's got a lot of tread on the tire. Watching him last year, he's without question a big injury risk. Athletically, while he still has the instincts, the drop-off in long speed and explosiveness were noticeable. He probably should've gone to safety a while ago. At his age, do you do it now? It'll be difficult if he doesn't get in a camp, I could see him not playing this year."

If the Cowboys have shown interest, it's lukewarm at best, according to the Valley Ranch rocks we turned over.

Would the three-time Pro Bowler fit with the Cowboys? Well, Terence Newman is the only cornerback on the roster with significant starting experience.

However, McAlister could be a progess-stopper for second-year corners Mike Jenkins and Orlando Scandrick. Or he might not be as good as either of them at this point of his career.

The Cowboys have plenty of competition at safety after signing Gerald Sensabaugh and drafting DeAngelo Smith and Michael Hamlin, so adding McAlister with the plan to convert him to a free safety doesn't seem to make much sense.

You also have to consider McAlister's character concerns. The Cowboys have made a concerted effort to clean up their locker room this off-season. Why add a guy near the end of his career who was benched after running into trouble with Ravens coach John Harbaugh?

The Cowboys might be a good fit for McAlister, but there's no reason for the interest to be mutual unless injuries hit the secondary.

 

[AKATheRake]

But the Cowboys are an ideal fit for McCallister? This whole story contradicts itself.

 

[CATCH17]

I actually wish we still had Evan Oglesby.

I think he is exactly the type of vet this team needs and wouldn't be a progress stopper.


I would actually like a vet receiver too that we could fall back on in case things don't work out with Austin but I think Hurd and Crayton can still do a solid job. Especially Crayton.

 

[miamicowboy21]

I've been an advocate of bringing in a veteran corner for awhile. I don't see the downside in signing him to a 1 yr deal.

 

[Future]

If McAllister is ready to be a 4th corner until someone gets hurt I'd be all for it.

 

[Cowboys22]

I've been an advocate of bringing in a veteran corner for awhile. I don't see the downside in signing him to a 1 yr deal.

The downside is the roster spot he will take up. Do you want to cut Ball or one of the rookies for an aging vet who will only be around 1 year? If Mickens shows anything at all, then we don't really need a vet CB.

 

[irishline]

Could Chris McAlister be a fit with the Cowboys?

10:15 AM Sun, May 10, 2009 | Permalink | Yahoo! Buzz
Tim MacMahon


In a column about six unemployed big-name vets, blog buddy Albert "Einstein" Breer of the Sporting News calls the Cowboys an ideal fit for former Ravens CB Chris McAlister.

The situation: McAlister, 31, is rehabbing from arthroscopic knee surgery in Los Angeles and is expected to be cleared for all football activities by late June. He'd like to stay near his native California. The Seahawks and Chargers have shown interest, as have the Cowboys, who intrigue McAlister very much.

Scout's take: "He's got a lot of tread on the tire. Watching him last year, he's without question a big injury risk. Athletically, while he still has the instincts, the drop-off in long speed and explosiveness were noticeable. He probably should've gone to safety a while ago. At his age, do you do it now? It'll be difficult if he doesn't get in a camp, I could see him not playing this year."

If the Cowboys have shown interest, it's lukewarm at best, according to the Valley Ranch rocks we turned over.

Would the three-time Pro Bowler fit with the Cowboys? Well, Terence Newman is the only cornerback on the roster with significant starting experience.

However, McAlister could be a progess-stopper for second-year corners Mike Jenkins and Orlando Scandrick. Or he might not be as good as either of them at this point of his career.

The Cowboys have plenty of competition at safety after signing Gerald Sensabaugh and drafting DeAngelo Smith and Michael Hamlin, so adding McAlister with the plan to convert him to a free safety doesn't seem to make much sense.

You also have to consider McAlister's character concerns. The Cowboys have made a concerted effort to clean up their locker room this off-season. Why add a guy near the end of his career who was benched after running into trouble with Ravens coach John Harbaugh?

The Cowboys might be a good fit for McAlister, but there's no reason for the interest to be mutual unless injuries hit the secondary.

I like how he says the Cowboys have shown interest in the second paragraph. Then a few lines later says "If the Cowboys have shown interest, it's lukewarm at best". Writing at it's finest.

 

[MonsterD]

Pass, at least Adam Jones had youth.

 

[SLATEmosphere]

Eh, I don't know..if he knows he will be the 4th-5th corner and knows what his roll would be than ya why not..but he has to know he won't be seeing much playing time. He should be desperate enough or a job so he has no leverage whatsoever.

 

[AKATheRake]

Eh, I don't know..if he knows he will be the 4th-5th corner and knows what his roll would be than ya why not..but he has to know he won't be seeing much playing time. He should be desperate enough or a job so he has no leverage whatsoever.

If his price comes down and Belicheat sees he's ready to be a team player, I could see him playing in NE where they need another good corner. May get a 2 year deal. I think we're going into camp as is and won't make any other additions as long as a serious injury at WR or on either line doesn't happen.

 

[links18]

Eh, I don't know..if he knows he will be the 4th-5th corner and knows what his roll would be than ya why not..but he has to know he won't be seeing much playing time. He should be desperate enough or a job so he has no leverage whatsoever.

If we signed McCalister (and we won't) why would he be a 4th or 5th corner?

 

[Sarge]

Pass.............

 

[SLATEmosphere]

If we signed McCalister (and we won't) why would he be a 4th or 5th corner?

well...let's see here..
Newman..starter
Jenkins..starter
Scandrick..Nickel/starter
McCalister..dime.

just counting down from that list..McCalister looks to be 4 down from the top..also not counting out Mickens.

 

[miamicowboy21]

The downside is the roster spot he will take up. Do you want to cut Ball or one of the rookies for an aging vet who will only be around 1 year? If Mickens shows anything at all, then we don't really need a vet CB.

I'd take McCalister over ball in a new york minute.

 

[Hostile]

Cris would be interested in the Cowboys? I know he was about 6 years ago. I think I'll place a phone call to a mutual friend. I'd love to have contact with a player again.

I've played in his charity golf tournament here in Tucson twice and had an Accounting class with him at Arizona. Good guy.

 

[Apollo Creed]

Depends on how much he thinks he's worth.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

he would fit like OJ Simpson's glove

 

[jobberone]

Tough call. I'd stay with the youth movement but only if they feel there is a good chance of getting another starting CB from Mickens, Ball, etc.

 

[KingintheNorth]

he would fit like OJ Simpson's glove

does that mean we would KILL with him?

 

[Bob Sacamano]

does that mean we would KILL with him?

you are hereby banished from attempted joke making