News: DMN: George: Why Rolando McClain missing OTAs is a bigger deal than you think

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[WoodysGirl]

Thought this was gonna delve into why he's been missing, but interesting take nonetheless

 

[stilltheguru88]

we have basically the same guys coming back to the same system. Give me a break

 

[lane]

I think Ro reminds me of Marcus Dupree .. 2 country guys who like fishing and home cooking .

I think their hearts were not in football even as good as they are in their respected positions. ...two phenomenal talents though.

It's been said that ro is like engineer smart...he'll be fine.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

I think Ro reminds me of Marcus Dupree .. 2 country guys who like fishing and home cooking .

I think their hearts were not in football even as good as they are in their respected positions. ...two phenomenal talents though.

It's been said that ro is like engineer smart...he'll be fine.

Yeah I think Ro just has far more on his mind and plate than football. I don't think he's the head case the media and some fans like to paint him out to be. He's a bit different but he's not stupid.

 

[Yuma Cactus]

George calls 1-800-MEME and then gives his opinion. Very predictable A La JJT, McMahon, Watkins, Goose etc.
It's too bad too as I really Like Machota.

 

[jobberone]

In the 'old' days the older vets did everything they could to stay out of camp or if stuck there to stay off the practice field.

I'm not sure you can do that anymore. Back then many had jobs right up to camp and most didn't stay in shape but played into it. I don't think you can do that. Once.....long ago....I was a semi professional player and it was a 7 day a week job to stay at that peak. I got injured and it took me months to get back to that same performance level. Another injury and it was never the same.

It matters IMO but I could be wrong.

 

[Hoofbite]

George: "I think the Cowboys kind of forecast the future of Rolando McClain when they spent a second-round pick this year on linebacker Jaylon Smith out of Notre Dame. Obviously Jaylon is not expected to play in 2016 because he's still recovering from a serious knee injury. But he's probably the Cowboys' starting middle linebacker in 2017 if he fully recovers from this knee injury. And that tells me that Rolando McClain probably won't be re-signed again after this year."

Hopefully the team never had any sort of expectation that Rolando would be a part of the "future".

Guy plays on his own terms. Should just move on.

 

[jobberone]

Hopefully the team never had any sort of expectation that Rolando would be a part of the "future".

Guy plays on his own terms. Should just move on.

Can they afford to? Personally I'm against letting his behavior continue but my pragmatic side says we need him and he is better just showing up and getting into shape than anything else we have. Glad I'm not the coach and having to deal with that crap.

 

[waving monkey]

The experience with the red flag boys Hardy,Ro and Gregory has soured me to that kinda group.
It's such s shame cause the talent makes you go blind but I dont like the disappointment.

 

[Hawkeye19]

Garrett can talk about leadership and having the "right kind of guys" on the team... but then you have to back it up and hold people accountable when they undermine the team and culture. You have to practice what you preach if the culture is actually going to be authentic and not just become a collection of bumper sticker sentiments and T shirt slogans...

Signing guys like Hardy and Gregory, and tolerating guys like Ro simply show the real truth behind Garrett's philosophy: If you're talented, it doesn't matter if you're the right kind of guy.

 

[Denim Chicken]

What's up with Church?

 

[waving monkey]

Garrett can talk about leadership and having the "right kind of guys" on the team... but then you have to back it up and hold people accountable when they undermine the team and culture. You have to practice what you preach if the culture is actually going to be authentic and not just become a collection of bumper sticker sentiments and T shirt slogans...

Signing guys like Hardy and Gregory, and tolerating guys like Ro simply show the real truth behind Garrett's philosophy: If you're talented, it doesn't matter if you're the right kind of guy.

those three were brought in when we were bereft of talent and desperate.
you know there's a conundrum that pro teams face called winning now.
when they don't win the fans scream other accusations
the real truth you gotta win

 

[speedkilz88]

I think Ro reminds me of Marcus Dupree .. 2 country guys who like fishing and home cooking .

I think their hearts were not in football even as good as they are in their respected positions. ...two phenomenal talents though.

It's been said that ro is like engineer smart...he'll be fine.

I don't think the coaches issue with Ro is really missing the actual OTAs, its that he isn't going to be in top shape coming into camp because he's missing a lot conditioning including OTAs. That's also why they don't like Leary missing. Both players are big guys who can get out of shape.

 

[speedkilz88]

What's up with Church?

He broke his arm in the last game and they are just being cautious with him, Lee, Dez, and Scandrick.

 

[Vinnie2u]

Romac will be on this team until his talent declines or until somebody younger cheaper comes around.

 

[DallasDomination]

I'm tired of Rolando McClain to be honest with you but to be fair this is optional.. real life issues happen. Probably has a crazy family for all we know.

 

[jnday]

Thought this was gonna delve into why he's been missing, but interesting take nonetheless

I was hoping for some reasons too. This guy must have a really messed up family. If you believe all of his excuses, he has a messed up life. There is something going on with him every offseason and his problems always happens just in time to prevent his participation in team activities. I will be so glad when the team finds their own excuse to cut him. He will have plenty of time to get his off field problems solved.

 

[Bullflop]

Rolando's poor work habits and his pathetic lack of reliability sets a truly rotten example for the young guys on the Cowboys' team. As if that's not bad enough, the organization routinely allows him far too many chances to routinely get away with it. A lack of discipline is a dangerous thing.

Any organization with a lick of sense should know better than to allow themselves to set such a poor standard for one player and yet expect more from the others. It only serves to promote a situation whereby poor morale can contribute to a team's demise. This has already gone on too long to be a tolerable condition for Dallas to allow it to persist.

 

[PA Cowboy Fan]

Garrett can talk about leadership and having the "right kind of guys" on the team... but then you have to back it up and hold people accountable when they undermine the team and culture. You have to practice what you preach if the culture is actually going to be authentic and not just become a collection of bumper sticker sentiments and T shirt slogans...

Signing guys like Hardy and Gregory, and tolerating guys like Ro simply show the real truth behind Garrett's philosophy: If you're talented, it doesn't matter if you're the right kind of guy.

Pretty much how it's always been with a lot of teams. If you have talent, you get away with more.