Do the Cowboys have a rising star at Safety?

[Mr_437]

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

Yep, with Mukuamu taking a CB spot on the roster.

 

[john van brocklin]

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?

I got no idea

 

[stilltheguru]

Let's hope Marquise bell actually makes a play tomorrow. Hasn't made one in training camp or preseason so far. Minicamp legend

 

[Pass2Run]

I like both Bland and Mukuamu.

If we go long on the roster at any position, I'm betting it's the secondary.

I'll have to give this more thought tomorrow, because I"m hitting the hay.

 

[RonWashington]

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

And Mukuamu is in line to replace Hooker . Hoping Kearse stays beyond this year . And everyone’s favorite Donovan Wilson has a hard time staying healthy with the number of violent collisions he’s involved in . Mukuamu is good depth at this point could play into more.

 

[Manster_Mash]

He's a rising star, yet there is a question he makes the roster??

Lol. Ok.

 

[kskboys]

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.

Since he doesn't possess the skillset to play CB in the NFL, why would you think he's more natural there? Great tackler w/ experience at S. I'd say the opposite is true, he's a more natural S at the NFL level.

 

[Mr_437]

Since he doesn't possess the skillset to play CB in the NFL, why would you think he's more natural there? Great tackler w/ experience at S. I'd say the opposite is true, he's a more natural S at the NFL level.

Cool, that's your opinion.

 

[kskboys]

Cool, that's your opinion.

He's a natural S who played CB in college.

His lack fluidity and flexibility keeps him from playing CB in the NFL. What is it that makes you say otherwise?

 

[Hardline]

Do the Cowboys have a rising star at Safety?

Lol

This is something Cowboy Roy would post.

 

[Mr_437]

He's a natural S who played CB in college.

His lack fluidity and flexibility keeps him from playing CB in the NFL. What is it that makes you say otherwise?

I just see him different than you do. We'll see.

 

[mrmojo]

There should have been a third option on the poll asking "who"?

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

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

Is there room for both?

I'd say yes. I think if they're both good, then they'll both be on the roster.

 

[jwitten82]

Safety is still a big question mark on this team, the FO keeps hoping they hit the jackpot on one of these late rounders instead of using free agency or an early draft pick to help solidify that position

 

[Ranched]

Yep, with Mukuamu taking a CB spot on the roster.

I don't think so. He only played 5 games last season & remained on the bench. Both Kearse & Hooker were re-signed after strong 2021 seasons, & are expected to take up the bulk of reps on defense.

Donovan Wilson, who missed half the year last season w/injuries, figures to play a significant role as well. That limits Mukuamu once again, & likely puts cold water on any expectations or hopes of a breakout year for him.

 

[Fla Cowpoke]

Ya know, it is funny to me that teams stress around the final 53. There is pretty much a roster move you can always make if needed. Teams usually keep 9-10 OL. Why? You can keep 8 and if you go through those guys, OL that would be 9th or 10th are a dime a dozen. Teams keep 4 RB's...usually after the first 2 the next one is completely replaceable. Keep only 2 QBs...almost all the #3's suck. DO you need 4 TE's, or even 3?

I'm just saying, you really shouldn't ever be forced to get rid of a guy you really like.

 

[kskboys]

I just see him different than you do. We'll see.

No reasoning behind your thoughts?

 

[Fletch]

He will make the team. Book it!

 

[Zekeats]

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.

Coyle and no Wilson?

 

[Zekeats]

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

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

5 ..?

I keep 24 too. I'd rather keep him than 25 at this point.