Do the Cowboys have a rising star at Safety?

[Doomsday101]

It would appear we have legit starters & legit depth at safety. It only took how many years??

Cavanaugh said they were giving him reps as a corner as well. "Sounds" like they are intrigued by him and are trying to see if maybe he could be a S\CB roster spot which would potentially free up a spot elsewhere.

None of that suggest rising star to me. More like maybe his stock is rising enough to get a roster spot.

Only concerned with now. I don't cry over spilled milk, clean it up and pour another glass. lol Right now we look pretty good at safety and depth as you said, that is what I care about.

 

[aikemirv]

2nd year Safety, Israel Mukuamu (6'4", 220 lbs, 4.46 40 time), shined during dual practices this week between the Cowboys and Chargers.



Mukuamu makes INT on Herbert pass during 1-on-1 drills.

https://youtube.com/shorts/IutZ5anzH1M?feature=share

If Mukuamu keeps shining, does he make the 53 player roster?

it kinda amazes me that they can jabber on over 30 minutes about insignificant stuff like training camp plays.

 

[darthseinfeld]

Bell seems to be a favorite of coaches, media and fans.

Is there room for both?

Probably. We lost one S in FA and the only notable addition was Bell, so they both likely make there roster. They are both completely different players anyways

 

[darthseinfeld]

I think Bell is being groomed to replace Kearse in his role in 2024.

I think he will probably be ticketed for ST's this year, with the aim to replace Kearse.

Mukuamu is probably a guy they want to look at as a guy to possibly play man on TE's at some point

 

[Mr_437]

As a more natural CB imo, I've always thought Mukuamu would be best used as a TE stopper a la Byron Jones early in his career. I still like Mukuamu as a CB prospect too, moreso, than Saftey but I trust DQ and crew know what their doing.
My Safety lineup:

SS Kearse
FS Hooker
SS Bell
FS Coyle

I see Mukuamu as a hybrid CB/S, and Ole Dono getting traded as he's in the last year of his contract.

 

[DCBoysfan]

Rising star?? ….I would settle for consistent contributor on game day.

 

[jterrell]

Very good question. The starters at both Safety positions are Jayron Kearse and Malik Hooker. Then you've got Donovan Wilson, Israel Mukuamu, Marquese Bell, Juanyeh Thomas and Tyler Coyle. That's a total of 7 Safeties. It will probably come down to whether the Cowboys keep 4, 5 or 6 Safeties?

I believe the Cowboys will keep 5 Safeties: Kearse, Hooker, Wilson, Mukuamu and Bell.

Sounds right but they likely play 3 safeties A LOT. Maybe even as a base.
They really like the bigger safety in this scheme.

 

[jterrell]

As a more natural CB imo, I've always thought Mukuamu would be best used as a TE stopper a la Byron Jones early in his career. I still like Mukuamu as a CB prospect too, moreso, than Saftey but I trust DQ and crew know what their doing.
My Safety lineup:

SS Kearse
FS Hooker
SS Bell
FS Coyle

I see Mukuamu as a hybrid CB/S, and Ole Dono getting traded as he's in the last year of his contract.

This take seems really unlikely.
Donovan Wilson is a pseudo starter. He started 10 of the 14 games he was available for last year.
Dallas isn't going to dump him when they can play him in heavy rotation then receive draft pick comp when he leaves.

Muku and Ball are both in that big safety with man cover skill mold.
They will back up Kearse and Wilson.
In this scheme they love those guys and play them in place of a LB.
They've both been effective in camp because its a great skillset to have versus modern offenses.

Dallas is keeping 5 or 6 safeties.
Fans haven't caught on to how the defense lays out.

Coyle will hit you and to me is a perfect PS guy for a year.

 

[Blast From The Past]

Rising star?
He hasn't even gotten any meaningful game snaps.

We like our guys so...

 

[stilltheguru]

Speaking of undeserved Bell hype lol

 

[tyke1doe]

Watch the podcast video included in opening post. It's their idea, not mine.

I wasn't aiming my comments towards you. I understand you're just the messenger.

 

[America's Cowboy]

I wasn't aiming my comments towards you. I understand you're just the messenger.

Thank you, bro...

 

[big dog cowboy]

Two actually.

 

[CCBoy]

I hope so, but I have to say I think safety is in much better shape than it has been in a while

The secondary is much deeper and much stronger to recognition and interactions.

 

[Mr_437]

This take seems really unlikely.
Donovan Wilson is a pseudo starter. He started 10 of the 14 games he was available for last year

You may be right, but I'ma keep it hot.
Wilson is a often injured, undersized box SS who is a liability in coverage. Also, Dono won't get much on the FA market to get Dallas much more than a 6th rounder.

 

[charron]

I look forward to seeing more of him in games.

 

[cowboyec]

and another at cb with daron bland.
and maybe another at s with marquese bell.

 

[quickccc]

How many safeties are we expected to keep ?
Four or five ?

if four safeties:
1 Kearse
2 Hooker
3 Wilson
4 Bell

5 ..?

 

[America's Cowboy]

and another at cb with daron bland.
and maybe another at s with marquese bell.

Cha-Ching!!!

 

[America's Cowboy]

How many safeties are we expected to keep ?
Four or five ?

if four safeties:
1 Kearse
2 Hooker
3 Wilson
4 Bell

5 ..?

I have a feeling Cowboys will keep it safe and go with 5.