News: DMN: Bob Sturm's morning after: Cowboys rookies put on a show; what to make of RBs
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Bob making a case for Collins over Leary.
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Collins just looks so strong. He may not start week one, but I think he might take over as the starter by no later than midseason.
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It's amazing how much better Collins looked last night compared to the training camp footage from NFLN and BSPN. I guess drills are one thing and real games are another,,, this offseason's draft and UDFA haul was beyond special.
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I think if Collins settles in and plays like last night and doesnt have mental errors, Leary wont beat him. Leary is a very good player, but Collins is another level
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I say just start Collins and let's go. We know he's the future. And we know Leary is not good against the athletic DTs
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Sturm says everything that needs to be said about the left guard battle:
"– I think the most impressive player that I saw last night in live-action is the rookie lineman from LSU, La’El Collins. He played with that edge that we saw all year for the Tigers, and jumped off the screen at times as a dominant and physical guard who will quickly leap to the top of the Cowboys offensive line picture with the other 1st round picks. I thought Collins was the best offensive lineman in the 2015 draft, but because of one of the most hard-to-comprehend stories in draft history, he fell all the way out of the draft on the day before the selections were to come down. The Cowboys were able to sign him as an undrafted free agent and basically add him as a “bonus” signing. But, that doesn’t mean he still wasn’t the best lineman in the draft.
Honestly, the league must think this is unfair for the best offensive line to add the best prospect at that position. Regardless, he put on a show last night for his NFL debut with several moments that were just dominant. He will certainly have things to clean up and other things to learn about what is expected of him, but I have no doubt that he is already one of the 5 best linemen the Cowboys have and ready to over-take the admirable Ron Leary at LG. I think Leary is a great story and a solid starter, but he just can’t offer you some of those moments to rewind and marvel like Collins can.
In fact, if you go back and look at the first series for Leary against the very talented #94 Corey Liuget (who was just paid handsomely by the Chargers to continue to dominate on the inside), you will see Leary struggle to stand his ground like he did against the Lions and the Packers last postseason. Leary just doesn’t have the anchor that is elite. Big #71 has it. And if Collins isn’t the starter against the Giants, it is nothing more than the Cowboys just wanting to bring him along slowly.
He is good enough to start right now and not ever look back. He was elite in college and I expect it won’t be long before he is that in the NFL. His block on that TD was very impressive as he pushed the DT over to his tackle before cleaning out a LB who was untouched and in the hole. What a savvy veteran move to knock two guys out of the way on a run where Gus Johnson ended up in the end zone. Collins is going to be special, and he already is pretty good."
Collins is a mauler. Mini camps and OTA's without pads got everyone sleeping a little on his game. What makes him a monster out there can only show up in live action.
"– I think the most impressive player that I saw last night in live-action is the rookie lineman from LSU, La’El Collins. He played with that edge that we saw all year for the Tigers, and jumped off the screen at times as a dominant and physical guard who will quickly leap to the top of the Cowboys offensive line picture with the other 1st round picks. I thought Collins was the best offensive lineman in the 2015 draft, but because of one of the most hard-to-comprehend stories in draft history, he fell all the way out of the draft on the day before the selections were to come down. The Cowboys were able to sign him as an undrafted free agent and basically add him as a “bonus” signing. But, that doesn’t mean he still wasn’t the best lineman in the draft.
Honestly, the league must think this is unfair for the best offensive line to add the best prospect at that position. Regardless, he put on a show last night for his NFL debut with several moments that were just dominant. He will certainly have things to clean up and other things to learn about what is expected of him, but I have no doubt that he is already one of the 5 best linemen the Cowboys have and ready to over-take the admirable Ron Leary at LG. I think Leary is a great story and a solid starter, but he just can’t offer you some of those moments to rewind and marvel like Collins can.
In fact, if you go back and look at the first series for Leary against the very talented #94 Corey Liuget (who was just paid handsomely by the Chargers to continue to dominate on the inside), you will see Leary struggle to stand his ground like he did against the Lions and the Packers last postseason. Leary just doesn’t have the anchor that is elite. Big #71 has it. And if Collins isn’t the starter against the Giants, it is nothing more than the Cowboys just wanting to bring him along slowly.
He is good enough to start right now and not ever look back. He was elite in college and I expect it won’t be long before he is that in the NFL. His block on that TD was very impressive as he pushed the DT over to his tackle before cleaning out a LB who was untouched and in the hole. What a savvy veteran move to knock two guys out of the way on a run where Gus Johnson ended up in the end zone. Collins is going to be special, and he already is pretty good."
Collins is a mauler. Mini camps and OTA's without pads got everyone sleeping a little on his game. What makes him a monster out there can only show up in live action.
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I said last night that the early returns look like that 15 draft class is going to take this team into a new era. Jones looks like a typical rookie corner and I kind of feel bad for him that he's always going to measured against two much more pedigreed guys.
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gotta say I was impressed with Collins as well. I knew he was very good in college but expected him to need preseason experience to be at the NFL level........but he played like he belonged already. I said before he plays like Larry Allen with the mean streak of Erik Williams. Mauler with an attitude. He should be starting by game 1 and be at All Pro level by his second year. Those 2 blocks he made on the TD run were a thing of beauty.
LG is his spot.
Weems is the one that looked like a rookie and was a big disappointment. He could get Tony killed out there.
LG is his spot.
Weems is the one that looked like a rookie and was a big disappointment. He could get Tony killed out there.
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With all the talk about getting Beasley the ball ( not that its not warranted) how about we try and get Escobar matched up VS LB's on seam routes this year.
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I think Leay is traded at the end of summer.
We have RB needs, ST needs maybe even CB still depending on if we keep Carr and Claiborne really makes it back or not.
To me the strength of the team needs to be used to support the places where we are thin.
Leary will not be here next year.
Why wait?
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Like I said weeks ago trade Leary for a RB...
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Agree with Nate.
I'm not even worried about Collins technical abilities. I just feel like Leary is way better.
Doug Free on the other hand....
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That is a great idea, he won't be back next year anyway that's get something for him and something we need.
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Well said my friend.