News: ESPN: Anthony Spencer's role could increase

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IRVING, Texas -- With George Selvie slowed by a thumb injury, Anthony Spencer could make his first start since 2012. Spencer has played in nine straight games in a reserve role after missing the first three contests as he worked his way back from microfracture knee surgery that limited him to just one game last season. Spencer has yet to start a game at defensive end in his career with the Dallas Cowboys using him as an outside linebacker in their 3-4 scheme from 2007-12.

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[WoodysGirl]

Interesting...

 

[perrykemp]

I don't consider this a good thing. It's pretty apparent to me the Spencer is done.

 

[links18]

So much for him getting cut after last week's Laughgate.....

 

[Stash]

I don't consider this a good thing. It's pretty apparent to me the Spencer is done.

It looks like the knee surgery robbed him of whatever explosiveness he once had.

This team sorely needs pass rushers.

 

[Avery]

Could it be more minimal?

 

[Direwolf63]

Interesting...

Not really. He's just another body now. Nothing more. His impact playing days are done, short-lived as it was.

 

[jblaze2004]

oh my gosh please no. Spencer freaking sucks lls. He is getting owned too much. Offers no passrush. And there was some people who said he was getting better than ware LMAO.

 

[fifaguy]

So much for him getting cut after last week's Laughgate.....

Sort of like a reverse pyramid thing...

 

[TellerMorrow34]

Spencer has been playing?

 

[xwalker]

I don't consider this a good thing. It's pretty apparent to me the Spencer is done.

Is there any difference between Spencer and Selvie?

Melton will take some snaps at LDE is Selvie is out.

 

[nalam]

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IRVING, Texas -- With George Selvie slowed by a thumb injury, Anthony Spencer could make his first start since 2012. Spencer has played in nine straight games in a reserve role after missing the first three contests as he worked his way back from microfracture knee surgery that limited him to just one game last season. Spencer has yet to start a game at defensive end in his career with the Dallas Cowboys using him as an outside linebacker in their 3-4 scheme from 2007-12.

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and is that a good thing ?

 

[Wood]

This weakest position on team. Selvie came in heavier this year and has not been same player. Spencer looks like he has alot of difficulty moving laterally and is easy work for RBs who can sell it to inside then bounce it outside. I don't see any difference between Selvie or Spencer starting..both have been equally bad. I heard they are testing Melton at DE and that might be way to go if Josh Brent can show he can be quality rotation guy with Hayden and Crawford.

 

[FuzzyLumpkins]

Spencer actually moved Sanchez off his spot multiple times and got off blocks to make plays against the run. He crashed inside and gave up contain once but I don't get the vitriol.

 

[big dog cowboy]

Spencer actually moved Sanchez off his spot multiple times and got off blocks to make plays against the run. He crashed inside and gave up contain once but I don't get the vitriol.

Not averaging 2 sacks a game will do that.

 

[MichaelWinicki]

Spencer actually moved Sanchez off his spot multiple times and got off blocks to make plays against the run. He crashed inside and gave up contain once but I don't get the vitriol.

I don't either.

Spencer (while not as good as the "old" Spencer) has played better than Selvie this season.

 

[morasp]

Spencer has been gaining some quickness each game. I'm looking for some good things from him.

 

[khiladi]

oh my gosh please no. Spencer freaking sucks lls. He is getting owned too much. Offers no passrush. And there was some people who said he was getting better than ware LMAO.

He was better than Ware two years ago by a significant margin, when he was healthy. He was the MVP of the defense that year.

 

[CCBoy]

This old soldier will hang in there with Anthony Spencer. He has the best memory of a real black 'n blue effort.

 

[mahoneybill]

Spencer has been playing?