News: Durant Tries Will As Cowboys Evaluate McClain

[dfense]

Durant at Will, Ro McClain at Mike, Carter at Sam. Lets play football.

Durant at Will, Ro McClain at Mike, Wilber at Sam, Carter to Bench. Lets play football.

 

[CCBoy]

Durant at Will, Ro McClain at Mike, Wilber at Sam, Carter to Bench. Lets play football.

A type of request, keep a focus on Wilber and let us know how he does through this upcoming season. Many of us may forget to do that type of a focus. It would add to a general view...

 

[Hoofbite]

He only played the first 11 games of 2012. I think we all assumed that his issues in 2013 were scheme related but he could be having some type of mental issue related to being injured the previous year.

I thought he came on later after Lee's injury. Forgot he went down too.

 

[boysfanindc]

things that make you go "hmmm

Rolando McClain, given an opportunity to win the starting position at middle linebacker, missed Wednesday morning's practice with muscle cramps.

http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas/cowboys/post/_/id/4732062/muscle-cramps-keep-mcclain-from-practicing

 

[Cebrin]

I'm so confused.

So are the LB's from what I watch.

 

[xwalker]

I thought he came on later after Lee's injury. Forgot he went down too.

He did for 5 games because Lee only played in 6.

 

[DeaconMoss]

Wilber is a far more physical player at Sam than Carter.

And he will play DE

 

[ConstantReboot]

Maybe because McClain is starting to show the promise he had when drafted and that overall the better alignment is McClain at Mike and Durant at Will?

Frankly, as much as I like Durant, he's not good enough at Mike that you refuse to move him.

EDIT: Whoops I just read that McClain isn't practicing this morning. Oy vey.

Move on to what? I'm just stating a fact that we need continuity at the linebacker position. Durant has been our most productive linebacker and has more experience out there than any of the LBs. There is nothing to move on here. There is more question mark with McClain right now than what promises hold. So Im not sure you would want someone thats iffy to be manning the QB position on defense.

 

[ConstantReboot]

He's a 4th rounder. Anyone expecting a 4th rounder to be a key contributor this year is doing drugs.

Maybe Seattle was doing drugs when the started Richard Sherman his rookie year and he was able to contribute.

 

[gimmesix]

Carter looked promising at the end of 2012.

What happened. Just checked out mentally?

He seems to have had major issues with adjusting to this 4-3. I'm not sure why, but he isn't playing fast and loose like he was at the end of 2012. That indicates to me that he's thinking too much, some of which might have to do with the scheme and some with losing confidence.

 

[jobberone]

So are the LB's from what I watch.

LOL. Nice!

 

[big dog cowboy]

Maybe Seattle was doing drugs when the started Richard Sherman his rookie year and he was able to contribute.

He was a 5th rounder so that does count.

 

[Bleu Star]

Doesn't look good for Carter.





YR

He kinda reminds me of Mo. Another example of how strong college game doesn't always translate to strength at the next level. Both have really struggled since being drafted. I often remind myself of my 3 day rule when thinking about both players. They've both had long enough time.. It's time to put up or take a permanent seat.

 

[Yakuza Rich]

He kinda reminds me of Mo. Another example of how strong college game doesn't always translate to strength at the next level. Both have really struggled since being drafted. I often remind myself of my 3 day rule when thinking about both players. They've both had long enough time.. It's time to put up or take a permanent seat.

Carter played extremely well in 2012 as the 3-4 ILB. But that probably was due to less zone coverage responsibility.

Both guys have a lack of sense of urgency and that is what bothers me the most. The athleticism is there, but both seem content with just being in the NFL and making NFL money and living the lifestyle of an NFL player rather that being the best player they can possibly be.





YR

 

[Bleu Star]

Carter played extremely well in 2012 as the 3-4 ILB. But that probably was due to less zone coverage responsibility.

Both guys have a lack of sense of urgency and that is what bothers me the most. The athleticism is there, but both seem content with just being in the NFL and making NFL money and living the lifestyle of an NFL player rather that being the best player they can possibly be.





YR

Yeah. I firmly believe Carters decent/solid play in 2012 was due to a very limited area of responsibility in the 3-4 D. Definitely an anomaly. I hope I'm wrong about this guy but he strikes me the same as Mo. Like you said, just happy to be in the NFL. You haven't "arrived" at this level until your name is no longer associated with speculation. I was high on Carter when he was drafted too.

 

[TimHortons]

Maybe Seattle was doing drugs when the started Richard Sherman his rookie year and he was able to contribute.

Actually I think Sherman was the one doing drugs