DMN Blog: Cowboys sign defensive tackle Junior Siavii

[WoodysGirl]

Minor move

5:27 PM Wed, Jan 23, 2008 | Permalink
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The Cowboys signed defensive tackle Junior Siavii to their reserve/future List today. Siavii was came into the league as a second-round pick (36th overall) of the Kansas City Chiefs.

Siavii had tryouts with the Browns, Saints and Buccaneers over the last few months.

A 6-foot-5 and 330 pounds, he could project at either end or on the nose in Wade Phillips' 3-4. He was released by the Chiefs in Sept. 2006 and is probably a roster longshot.

 

[tomson75]

330 lb. DE? I'm not buying it.

 

[speedkilz88]

He's a NT. Campo would call him a trash can full of dirt.

 

[IronCowboy]

If you get cut by the Chiefs, Saints, Browns and Bucs you know you suck.

 

[Teague31]

he is terrible.

 

[Juke99]

Well....this was the news I was waiting for to pick me up after the loss to the Giants. :shoot6:

 

[CF74]

Training camp fodder or diamond in the ruuuuufffffff??

 

[speedkilz88]

If you get cut by the Chiefs, Saints, Browns and Bucs you know you suck.

He got cut from the Cheifs, the others were tryouts. (workout/physical)

 

[FLcowboy]

If you get cut by the Chiefs, Saints, Browns and Bucs you know you suck.

Except, he also knows he just got signed by the Cowboys, and therefore, has a shot at Cowboys immortality, which is something none of us have a shot at.:bang2:

 

[40Bates40]

Great - Giants are in the Super Bowl and we're picking up scraps.

 

[Nors]

this guy has done nothing EVER

 

[tomson75]

Except, he also knows he just got signed by the Cowboys, and therefore, has a shot at Cowboys immortality, which is something none of us have a shot at.:bang2:

Speak for yourself. I nailed a 45 yard field goal in Texas stadium a few weeks back. I'm bigger than Nick Folk, so I'm gonna kick his ***, take his job (subsequently becomimg Hos' favorite poster on the forum) and achieve Cowboys immortality. It's destiny.

 

[CrazyCowboy]

that guy is huge....wow

 

[big dog cowboy]

Oh man I just saw this news. Looks like another rough day at work tomorrow facing the Chef fans. I'm going to get the business all over again. Forced fed the Chef games each Sunday (God that SUCKS!!!) I can tell you this guy won't likely make it past the first cut. I'm wondering if this is the Cowboys covering their basis some with the news today that Spears may be dealt. I hope not because I would rather have Spears than this guy.

 

[theogt]

Wow. Lot of people wanted this guy in the draft.

 

[Big Dakota]

Wow. Lot of people wanted this guy in the draft.

I was over at the Cowboys-Forum at the time, but i was one of those people. Then again i wanted Montavious Stanley as well:bang2:

 

[Taz]

Minor move

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The Cowboys signed defensive tackle Junior Siavii to their reserve/future List today. Siavii was came into the league as a second-round pick (36th overall) of the Kansas City Chiefs.

Siavii had tryouts with the Browns, Saints and Buccaneers over the last few months.

A 6-foot-5 and 330 pounds, he could project at either end or on the nose in Wade Phillips' 3-4. He was released by the Chiefs in Sept. 2006 and is probably a roster longshot.

is he elgible to play in the superbowl for us?

 

[cowboyz]

maybe he got a raw deal? he had a knee injury that slowed him down

 

[Paniolo22]

Posted this in Mick's column.

Junior Siavii DT Oregon



Strengths

Junior is a run stuffer and one of the best that’s coming out this year. He does an excellent job at stacking up the double team in the run game. Junior uses his hands very well to shed blocks and has very good lateral movement. He has nice long arms that help him to knock balls down at the line of scrimmage. You will need a Hummer 2 with a wench to move this kid off the line of scrimmage. He can play in a 4/3 or a 3/4 defense.



Needs to Improve

Junior is still learning the position. There are some character issues that have been raised about him. If what I read is true and that’s all there is to the story, I don’t think it is a big concern.



Bottom Line

Junior is the type of kid you build your defensive line around. He has natural strength and as long as he keeps his weight in check, he will learn the techniques needed for his position and dominate. I will never understand why this type of player is rated so low by the scouts in the NFL. When DT’s dominate, the entire defense benefits from it. Pass rushers don’t get double teamed, LB’s have the freedom of not worrying about the run, which gives them more time to freelance, QB’s have less time in the pocket so DB’s need less time to stay with the WR’s, I could go on and on. The fact is, that when you have one or two guys on the D-line that cannot be handled unless they’re doubled teamed, you have the start of a pressure, turnover-creating defense. That is a fact! So why do the scouts rate a run stuffing, double-teaming DT as a 3rd, 4th or 5th round pick? It is beyond me! You would think the playoffs and the Super bowl are proof of the worth of this type of player.

 

[Zen]

Has weight problems and gets tired, failed physicals all over the place.