Don't Forget Rolando McClain

[TwistedL0g1k]

What about backup RB?

Nah.... I'm going with:

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[Redball Express]

He fits the profile: 30+ years old, talented, troubled, and cheap. We actually know he can play.

Rolando McClain is attempting the rarely executed re-return.

The former No. 8 overall pick by the Oakland Raiders in 2010 told Matt Zenitz of AL.com that he is going through the process of trying to be reinstated by the NFL.

McClain last played in the NFL in 2015 as a member of the Dallas Cowboys. He was suspended indefinitely in 2016 for repeated failed drug tests. Per Zenitz, the linebacker is working with the NFLPA and going through the process of attempting to get reinstated by the NFL.

"I'm nowhere near satisfied with how my professional career has gone," McClain told Zenitz. "That's for myself. That's me looking in the mirror and talking to my boys. Nah, that's not the taste I want to leave in my mouth."

Turning 30 years old on Sunday, McClain said he feels healthier after hip surgery in 2016.

"Every time I got in my linebacker position, it was bone-on-bone grind," McClain said. "Not only do I feel good, I'm recovered and I'm rested. I feel better now because I know I'll be playing with two legs."

One of the defining players of Nick Saban's early years at Alabama, McClain entered the NFL with massive expectations. The linebacker failed to live up to them on and off the field throughout his career. He was ultimately cut by the Raiders after just three seasons.

The Baltimore Ravens, led by former Crimson Tide great Ozzie Newsome, signed McClain in April 2013. The linebacker, however, stunningly announced his retirement in the following month at the age of 23.

After sitting out the 2013 season, McClain unretired, joining the Dallas Cowboys in 2014, where he played 24 games over two seasons.

Getting reinstated is just one hurdle McClain faces. Finding a team to give him a shot might be an even bigger barrier to the linebacker's comeback.

Another Jerry Jones risky and cheap signings.

They need more depth at LBer.

Wolf Hunter is really a huge unknown and will never be a long term solution.

Lee we know his story. Always willing but his body betrays him like an unfaithful GF.

And the other backups..hmm.

Do not be surprised if some stud LBer fails to us in our top two picks that Dallas springs for it.

If the LBers get beat up..can't stop the rushing attack..

new DBs are going to be killed as a result.

Our DBs are not great tacklers.

Unless we do find one or two in the draft.

 

[Kaiser]

If his hip checks out positively with the team's doctors, and he has shown he has rehabbed adequately and is serious about getting in shape and showing up to play for our Cowboys, why not give Rolando McClain another chance? Everyone knows how good of a player he was those 2 years with the Cowboys. He could line up back in the middle LB spot he previously had while lining up Jaylon and LVE on the outside to better use their speed. Plus, McClain would be dirt cheap to sign on a 1 year "prove it" deal. It's not as if we are already set at the LB positions at the moment.

I can't imagine it happens but as a backup Mike I would love to see Dallas blitz him and/or Jaylon Smith from the nickel packages.

Fun to think about him playing ST on kick coverage teams also.

 

[Verdict]

I'm not saying anything other than when this guy was on his game, you could feel his impact through the television..I don't think we've had another linebacker that I could say that about in at least 20+ years

Physically he was a man among boys.

 

[Verdict]

They need more depth at LBer.

Wolf Hunter is really a huge unknown and will never be a long term solution.

Lee we know his story. Always willing but his body betrays him like an unfaithful GF.

And the other backups..hmm.

Do not be surprised if some stud LBer fails to us in our top two picks that Dallas springs for it.

If the LBers get beat up..can't stop the rushing attack..

new DBs are going to be killed as a result.

Our DBs are not great tacklers.

Unless we do find one or two in the draft.

Murray (LB) Oklahoma. Or Gallimore DT Oklahoma. Both should be on the Cowboys radar.

 

[eromeopolk]

The thread was posted to be sarcastic that we are signing +30 year old defensive players, trouble player that has been out the league for 4-5 years, and typical of Jerry the Dumbo GM Jones risky and cheap personnel programs.

Dez Bryant is another +30 player that has been out the league. We know where Dez has been last 2 years. He has been working out, coming off injury then working out, recently working out with Mahomes, recently working out with Dak, and currently working out. Why Jerry has not signed him? Because he was cut for being to passionate about winning. Dez fits the profile of cheap but is low risk.

Since 1995, Cowboys front office leadership is the most dysfunctional leadership in Sports.

 

[CowboysRule]

The thread was posted to be sarcastic that we are signing +30 year old defensive players, trouble player that has been out the league for 4-5 years, and typical of Jerry the Dumbo GM Jones risky and cheap personnel programs.

Dez Bryant is another +30 player that has been out the league. We know where Dez has been last 2 years. He has been working out, coming off injury then working out, recently working out with Mahomes, recently working out with Dak, and currently working out. Why Jerry has not signed him? Because he was cut for being to passionate about winning. Dez fits the profile of cheap but is low risk.

Since 1995, Cowboys front office leadership is the most dysfunctional leadership in Sports.

Because we take chances on players? We aren't signing McClain, we had his rights when he was reinstated, he was cut. We aren't signing Bryant, we know his situation. He wasn't a good fit without a HOF-caliber QB. We are taking a chance with Smith because he had immense talent and seems to have turned his life around. If he can't play, then you cut him and lose basically nothing. My god, some of you complain when we do nothing, then complain when we do something. There's no pleasing some people.

 

[Wood]

He fits the profile: 30+ years old, talented, troubled, and cheap. We actually know he can play.

Rolando McClain is attempting the rarely executed re-return.

The former No. 8 overall pick by the Oakland Raiders in 2010 told Matt Zenitz of AL.com that he is going through the process of trying to be reinstated by the NFL.

McClain last played in the NFL in 2015 as a member of the Dallas Cowboys. He was suspended indefinitely in 2016 for repeated failed drug tests. Per Zenitz, the linebacker is working with the NFLPA and going through the process of attempting to get reinstated by the NFL.

"I'm nowhere near satisfied with how my professional career has gone," McClain told Zenitz. "That's for myself. That's me looking in the mirror and talking to my boys. Nah, that's not the taste I want to leave in my mouth."

Turning 30 years old on Sunday, McClain said he feels healthier after hip surgery in 2016.

"Every time I got in my linebacker position, it was bone-on-bone grind," McClain said. "Not only do I feel good, I'm recovered and I'm rested. I feel better now because I know I'll be playing with two legs."

One of the defining players of Nick Saban's early years at Alabama, McClain entered the NFL with massive expectations. The linebacker failed to live up to them on and off the field throughout his career. He was ultimately cut by the Raiders after just three seasons.

The Baltimore Ravens, led by former Crimson Tide great Ozzie Newsome, signed McClain in April 2013. The linebacker, however, stunningly announced his retirement in the following month at the age of 23.

After sitting out the 2013 season, McClain unretired, joining the Dallas Cowboys in 2014, where he played 24 games over two seasons.

Getting reinstated is just one hurdle McClain faces. Finding a team to give him a shot might be an even bigger barrier to the linebacker's comeback.

Another Jerry Jones risky and cheap signings.

If you bring Aldon Smith back I almost think your obligated to bring McClain back too. Let those two have stare down before games and unleash them.

 

[irishline]

He fits the profile: 30+ years old, talented, troubled, and cheap. We actually know he can play.

Rolando McClain is attempting the rarely executed re-return.

The former No. 8 overall pick by the Oakland Raiders in 2010 told Matt Zenitz of AL.com that he is going through the process of trying to be reinstated by the NFL.

McClain last played in the NFL in 2015 as a member of the Dallas Cowboys. He was suspended indefinitely in 2016 for repeated failed drug tests. Per Zenitz, the linebacker is working with the NFLPA and going through the process of attempting to get reinstated by the NFL.

"I'm nowhere near satisfied with how my professional career has gone," McClain told Zenitz. "That's for myself. That's me looking in the mirror and talking to my boys. Nah, that's not the taste I want to leave in my mouth."

Turning 30 years old on Sunday, McClain said he feels healthier after hip surgery in 2016.

"Every time I got in my linebacker position, it was bone-on-bone grind," McClain said. "Not only do I feel good, I'm recovered and I'm rested. I feel better now because I know I'll be playing with two legs."

One of the defining players of Nick Saban's early years at Alabama, McClain entered the NFL with massive expectations. The linebacker failed to live up to them on and off the field throughout his career. He was ultimately cut by the Raiders after just three seasons.

The Baltimore Ravens, led by former Crimson Tide great Ozzie Newsome, signed McClain in April 2013. The linebacker, however, stunningly announced his retirement in the following month at the age of 23.

After sitting out the 2013 season, McClain unretired, joining the Dallas Cowboys in 2014, where he played 24 games over two seasons.

Getting reinstated is just one hurdle McClain faces. Finding a team to give him a shot might be an even bigger barrier to the linebacker's comeback.

Another Jerry Jones risky and cheap signings.

He was suspended indefinitely again in December. Not exactly sure why (though it was apparently substance abuse again), but at this point he is probably beyond done.

The article you posted from by the way is almost a year old so not sure he is keeping up that regiment given what transpired. Haven't seen he has attempted to yet again apply for reinstatement either.

https://bleacherreport.com/articles...uspended-indefinitely-following-reinstatement

https://heavy.com/sports/2019/12/cowboys-rolando-mcclain-indefinite-suspension-substance-abuse/

https://www.profootballrumors.com/2019/12/nfl-bans-rolando-mcclain

 

[Qcard]

Lol can only have so many reclaimation projects and troubled players on one team.

Which only make Jerry's Legend grow if he can somehow band together some reclamation projects amongst very good talent base.
Jerry won't load up all the way till he knows Dak is legit. I can't blame he's been burned.

 

[Cowboysheelsreds053]

If you bring Aldon Smith back I almost think your obligated to bring McClain back too. Let those two have stare down before games and unleash them.

Lol, he would be the fierest tackler on the team that is for sure.