Do we keep 5 OTs?

[RamziD]

I can't imagine that we would do this. It just doesn't make any sense. However, we currently have 5 on the roster: Free, Columbo, Barron, Brewster, and Young. So, who out of Barron, Brewster, and Young are we going to cut? I don't feel comfortable cutting Barron because he's the only one who I think can decently back up the LT position. I'd also hate to give up on the potential of either Brewster or Young. Looks like the Kosier injury (having to keep Costa) is going to cause the coaches to make a tough cut on the OL.

 

[ddh33]

You probably hope that Bright or Young makes it to the practice squad...

In that case, I'm betting that Young sticks. He's a tackle, and those are harder to find than guards - especially when Brewster could probably play guard.

I just don't think this team will cut ties with Barron. Like Holland, he is their insurance policy.

 

[Doomsday101]

It would depend on how Barron does. I would just as soon have an extra lineman than a 6th WR for me it comes down to what these bubble players do over the last 2 games.

 

[reddyuta]

it does makes sense to keep 5 because of Columbo's injury concerns.

 

[YosemiteSam]

It would depend on how Barron does. I would just as soon have an extra lineman than a 6th WR for me it comes down to what these bubble players do over the last 2 games.

The problem is that six WR is Sam Hurd. He can play WR in this league as a #3, but he is also a good special teamer. That is something you aren't going to get from an offensive tackle.

The only way I see us keeping five tackles is if the Cowboys are sold on both the fourth and fifth tackle and at least one of them can play two positions.

Bright has the experience, but I think there might be more upside to Costa. Of course, none of us see enough of either to really make that decision. We will just have to see what Wade does when it comes time to cut the roster down.

 

[YosemiteSam]

You probably hope that Bright or Young makes it to the practice squad...

In that case, I'm betting that Young sticks. He's a tackle, and those are harder to find than guards - especially when Brewster could probably play guard.

I just don't think this team will cut ties with Barron. Like Holland, he is their insurance policy.

You're kidding yourself if you think Young is going to the practice squad. That would be the last the Cowboys ever see of him.

 

[baj1dallas]

Young is gone, probably 50% chance he makes it to the PS? Unless Barron can't get healthy or something.

 

[ddh33]

You're kidding yourself if you think Young is going to the practice squad. That would be the last the Cowboys ever see of him.

Exactly. Which is why I don't think the team will do that at all. I think they would risk it with Bright first.

But they are keeping 10 OL. I have no doubt about that.

 

[RamziD]

For those of you advocating possibly cutting Barron, then who would back up LT? Brewster? That's a scary proposition, IMO. I guess we could keep all 3 of them and cut Travis Bright, with the intent of having Brewster practice mainly as backup RG.

 

[ddh33]

For those of you advocating possibly cutting Barron, then who would back up LT? Brewster? That's a scary proposition, IMO. I guess we could keep all 3 of them and cut Travis Bright, with the intent of having Brewster practice mainly as backup RG.

That's what I think will happen. I guess I wasn't very emphatic about that in my first post though. I think they would rather hope he makes it through waivers than make anyone else available.

 

[Doomsday101]

The problem is that six WR is Sam Hurd. He can play WR in this league as a #3, but he is also a good special teamer. That is something you aren't going to get from an offensive tackle.

The only way I see us keeping five tackles is if the Cowboys are sold on both the fourth and fifth tackle and at least one of them can play two positions.

Bright has the experience, but I think there might be more upside to Costa. Of course, none of us see enough of either to really make that decision. We will just have to see what Wade does when it comes time to cut the roster down.

I think there are concerns about Colombo and personally would not be upset if Barron can show he is worth keeping as a 5th OT.

 

[YosemiteSam]

I think there are concerns about Colombo and personally would not be upset if Barron can show he is worth keeping as a 5th OT.

I'm very concerned if Colombo can't return to start. I'm not comformable with anything I've seen thus far behind Free and Colombo. That goes for Barron, Young, or Brewster.

 

[Doomsday101]

I'm very concerned if Colombo can't return to start. I'm not comformable with anything I've seen thus far behind Free and Colombo. That goes for Barron, Young, or Brewster.

I have not seen much of Barron and consider him a bigger question mark but as for Brewster I felt he played a good game Sat playing along with the starters. There were times he got help but there were also occations where he was forced to go man up and held his own. I feel much better about him than before. I also feel Young has shown he is a keeper.

 

[Cowboys22]

You wouldn't usually keep 5 OTs but I think they will this year. Barron is needed as the gameday swing OT with experience this year. Young is the future starting RT and Brewster is the future gameday swing OT or a possible starting OG. They need to keep all 5 this year but I expect Barron will not be re-signed next year. Brewster looks to be being groomed for that swing OT spot.

 

[LarryCanadian]

I think the 'Boys need to keep 10 oline. All the fans keep clamouring to develop young Oline Talent - so Brewster and Young should be kept no?

Brewster might end up inside, although I've never heard any coach/scout/official suggest that, only fans and talk show folks and/or Nate Newton.

So, yes, 5 OT's and Davis/Kosier/Gurode/Holland/ and probably Costa as backup Center, at least until Kosier healthy. Likely we start with 10 and if Young/Costa don't look like they have upside after pre-season or a few games into the season, then one of them likely released.

Can't see them releasing Barron with his experience. Brewster was a high draft pick that needs seasoning and even more body work. Can't believe how all the articles and coaches were saying how that guy transformed his body in the offseason? It still has a ways to go. If he can get stronger and a bit leaner, he should have better mobility. With a pec tear about 1 year ago, I'm guessing he isn't at his peak strength yet. Give him another year. The guy hasn't played much football for 18 months plus this competition is a lot tougher. He was a 3rd round draft pick, I highly doubt they give up on him this fast.

Young, has shown ok, plus we drafted him. I think Bright goes back to practice squad. Barring a trade, I think they should keep 10 Oline. LB'ers are more interchangeable and can more easily be replaced/found, despite us having some decent backups showing up so far this pre-season.

Long term, Oline is the key, and they need to develop guys and not have one slip through fingers that might make a leap in development. Since the starters are older and Holland/Barron are veterans - we need to keep and develop 2-3 more for the future and for cheaper backups.

I wonder if Costa can gain some more size/power, or if he is maxed out. Don't know enough about him.

LarryCanadian

 

[Cowboys22]

I wonder if Costa can gain some more size/power, or if he is maxed out. Don't know enough about him.

LarryCanadian

I'm not sure he needs anymore power. He seems to be able to move people around at will. At least it looks that way everytime I key on him when watching the games.

 

[Zaxor]

I think there are concerns about Colombo and personally would not be upset if Barron can show he is worth keeping as a 5th OT.

I agree it may be that Colombo is finished it is so hard to tell at the moment but it may be that the Cowboys might go in with 2 different tackles than what they started with last year

 

[Doomsday101]

I agree it may be that Colombo is finished it is so hard to tell at the moment but it may be that the Cowboys might go in with 2 different tackles than what they started with last year

I think they will ride Colombo as long as they can this season but there has to be some concerns given his health issues over the course of his career. So I would not be very surprised to see Dallas hold an extra tackle especially if they feel a guy can play both OT/G

 

[LarryCanadian]

I "heard" on the talk shows that there is concern Costa is "undersized". I agree he isn't looking "Proctoresque" out there being bullrushed back so far. Didn't know what they meant though, so I'm assuming he possibly hasn't been facing the stronger 1st and 2nd stringers and might need a little more "junk" and "balast" so to speak, as well as a bit of time with Coach Joe in the weight room?

Need to watch him more on my Tivo'd games.

LarryCanadian

 

[AbeBeta]

I think they will ride Colombo as long as they can this season but there has to be some concerns given his health issues over the course of his career. So I would not be very surprised to see Dallas hold an extra tackle especially if they feel a guy can play both OT/G

I don't know about injury concerns ... here is a guy who has been healthy for a long time now, got his leg broken and now has some loose bodies in his knee - these aren't the sort of things that scream "injury prone" - his injury in Chicago was a very long time ago