Embarrassment of Riches

[Galian Beast]

I originally wanted us to play La'el Collins at right tackle. I understand that may never be in the cards for him, but I always envisioned Smith, Leary, Frederick, Martin, Collins.

At this rate I think it's pretty obvious that Green is the future at right tackle.

It's unfortunate that we're going to have to say goodbye to Leary at the end of the season and not get anything in return for him other than a comp pick.

Similarly, I'm surprised they didn't move on from McFadden, even if all they could get was a 7th round or a conditional 7th round draft pick. I'm guessing that Smith was cut to make room for McFadden returning to the roster, but where is he going to get the carries? As far as chemistry goes, I think reducing Elliott's workload is a complete mistake. Already not liking how we're using him in games lately. Adding McFadden to that mix probably won't help. Unless the Cowboys see McFadden as a replacement for Dunbar, I'm not sure what they're thinking in keeping him. He just doesn't fit our scheme.

 

[Manwiththeplan]

I originally wanted us to play La'el Collins at right tackle. I understand that may never be in the cards for him, but I always envisioned Smith, Leary, Frederick, Martin, Collins.

At this rate I think it's pretty obvious that Green is the future at right tackle.

It's unfortunate that we're going to have to say goodbye to Leary at the end of the season and not get anything in return for him other than a comp pick.

Similarly, I'm surprised they didn't move on from McFadden, even if all they could get was a 7th round or a conditional 7th round draft pick. I'm guessing that Smith was cut to make room for McFadden returning to the roster, but where is he going to get the carries? As far as chemistry goes, I think reducing Elliott's workload is a complete mistake. Already not liking how we're using him in games lately. Adding McFadden to that mix probably won't help. Unless the Cowboys see McFadden as a replacement for Dunbar, I'm not sure what they're thinking in keeping him. He just doesn't fit our scheme.

Smith was cut to bring up CB Leon McFadden

 

[darthseinfeld]

I originally wanted us to play La'el Collins at right tackle. I understand that may never be in the cards for him, but I always envisioned Smith, Leary, Frederick, Martin, Collins.

At this rate I think it's pretty obvious that Green is the future at right tackle.

It's unfortunate that we're going to have to say goodbye to Leary at the end of the season and not get anything in return for him other than a comp pick.

Similarly, I'm surprised they didn't move on from McFadden, even if all they could get was a 7th round or a conditional 7th round draft pick. I'm guessing that Smith was cut to make room for McFadden returning to the roster, but where is he going to get the carries? As far as chemistry goes, I think reducing Elliott's workload is a complete mistake. Already not liking how we're using him in games lately. Adding McFadden to that mix probably won't help. Unless the Cowboys see McFadden as a replacement for Dunbar, I'm not sure what they're thinking in keeping him. He just doesn't fit our scheme.

I think Leary could get 5 to 6 million per on the market. Maybe even more from a team starving for OL help. That could net us a 2018 #4 ( assuming we stick to low money guys in FA). Wouldnt be a bad haul for Leary. I think of Williams walks and we don't counter the signing we could get a 4th for Leary and a 5th for Williams.

I honestly think Green is a better OT then Collins. My worry with him is health

 

[Broges74]

Smith was cut to bring up CB Leon McFadden

Is Smith going to the PS? Odd since Jaylon is also on the team. Has to be tough on Jaylon if his brother isn't on the Cowboys roster in some capacity.

 

[Manwiththeplan]

Is Smith going to the PS? Odd since Jaylon is also on the team. Has to be tough on Jaylon if his brother isn't on the Cowboys roster in some capacity.

Pretty sure it sucks, but it was bound to happen eventually.

 

[ElGatoGrande]

Smith was cut to bring up CB Leon McFadden

No, no, no. Smith was waived to make room for James McFadden the famous Scottish footballer who strikes for Motherwell.

 

[MRV52]

Is Smith going to the PS? Odd since Jaylon is also on the team. Has to be tough on Jaylon if his brother isn't on the Cowboys roster in some capacity.

Maybe it will fire up Jaylon.

 

[DBOY3141]

I think Leary could get 5 to 6 million per on the market. Maybe even more from a team starving for OL help. That could net us a 2018 #4 ( assuming we stick to low money guys in FA). Wouldnt be a bad haul for Leary. I think of Williams walks and we don't counter the signing we could get a 4th for Leary and a 5th for Williams.

I honestly think Green is a better OT then Collins. My worry with him is health

I see Leary being in Washington next year. They like to pay FA's so your math could be right.

 

[big dog cowboy]

At this rate I think it's pretty obvious that Green is the future at right tackle.

That was pretty obvious when he was drafted last year. No secret he was taking over for Free at some point.

 

[dogunwo]

Maybe it will fire up Jaylon.

Was the pun intentional? If so, you get a like.

 

[dogunwo]

That was pretty obvious when he was drafted last year. No secret he was taking over for Free at some point.

The progression from how Green looked in training camp to pre-season game 1 to game 2 was incredible. It shows that he truly has some talent and needed to get healthy and knock off some rust. Its pretty ridiculous that he is already close to being as good as Doug Free with far less experience, and that his ceiling is something Free could never achieve.

 

[TheCount]

That was pretty obvious when he was drafted last year. No secret he was taking over for Free at some point.

Not so obvious until he showed he can play, now the only concern is if he'll ever be healthy for an extended period.

 

[DenCWBY]

Just a side bar comment on Leary. He's been a life saver on the line this year. Vets like him help solidify an Oline and make them even tougher. He's like the player you feel confident going to battle with. He has the temperament that an Oline needs to help dominate the opposing line. He's been tossed around in trade talks and pushed around with younger O-linmen knocking at his door to replace him and he just keeps showing up to work doing an exceptional job.
I'm not saying you have to keep him and I understand you have to churn for youth, but he's a real deal and I just hope he gets taken care of either way.

 

[Manwiththeplan]

I see Leary being in Washington next year. They like to pay FA's so your math could be right.

I doubt it, their oline is pretty good and they are also pretty good at guard with Shawn Lauvao, Spencer Long and Brandon Scherrf

 

[jazzcat22]

Embarrassment of riches....OL, QB, RB, Cheerleaders....I have no issues with any of that......

 

[Direwolf63]

I'm not embarrassed.

 

[CashMan]

I originally wanted us to play La'el Collins at right tackle. I understand that may never be in the cards for him, but I always envisioned Smith, Leary, Frederick, Martin, Collins.

At this rate I think it's pretty obvious that Green is the future at right tackle.

It's unfortunate that we're going to have to say goodbye to Leary at the end of the season and not get anything in return for him other than a comp pick.

Similarly, I'm surprised they didn't move on from McFadden, even if all they could get was a 7th round or a conditional 7th round draft pick. I'm guessing that Smith was cut to make room for McFadden returning to the roster, but where is he going to get the carries? As far as chemistry goes, I think reducing Elliott's workload is a complete mistake. Already not liking how we're using him in games lately. Adding McFadden to that mix probably won't help. Unless the Cowboys see McFadden as a replacement for Dunbar, I'm not sure what they're thinking in keeping him. He just doesn't fit our scheme.

Why do you think, Green can play RT? All I have seen from him, is LT.

 

[MRV52]

Was the pun intentional? If so, you get a like.

Of course it was intentional.

 

[erod]

If Green is the future at RT, then sign Leary, and trade Collins for a high pick.

Leary is just better than Collins. Period.

 

[xwalker]

Why do you think, Green can play RT? All I have seen from him, is LT.

How many players have been good at LT but bad at RT? None that I recall.