ESPN: Cowboys rookies Chidobe Awuzie, Lewis Neal impress early

[Setackin]

I don't know a thing about Lewis Neal, but can some explain, why Dallas has put him at LB? A 6'1 260 LB with DL skills would be insane against the run. I'm just kinda surprised they aren't at least trying it out yet.

 

[Pants]

Awuzie is my favorite player from the 2017 draft, loved him ever since I saw that piece on him from NFLN, I am pretty stoked to see his impact on the defense....can't call him "pet cat" as he is a lock (pc's are guys you want to see make the team, but have to battle to get there)

my pet cat: Mr White....his potential is pretty big, IMO...Awuzie, JLewis, and White could transform the secondary when added to the others already there (not sold on Woods like some in here)

 

[Zekeats]

Lewis Neal is my pet cat

Be careful, somebody just lost their pet cat Jahad.

 

[Melonfeud]

How did Neal go undrafted with those kind of stats in college? 12 sacks in 24 games?

In )4( YEARS at LSU Neil had 24 starts,,,my brother.

 

[Melonfeud]

I always have to look up the word "Hallelujah"... who could spell that on their own?? .

LoL,,you got 'Chihuahua' mastered?

 

[Montanalo]

Yes, he's a fireplug.

Didn't Bill Parcells once refer to a Cowboy DL as a "... Trash can full of rocks"? That still cracks me up. If Neal makes the team, he has to have a good nickname.

 

[casmith07]

Anyone think chidobe needs to watch how physical he is with his hands

No. Play your game. The refs can't call them all.

 

[Zekeats]

24 looks horrible out there. If 33 doesn't take his starting spot then we all know the competition isn't open

 

[Stash]

Yep. Awuzie is for real

Agreed. I'm tired of reading about Nolan Carroll getting beat. I hope that when Carroll's DUI suspension inevitably comes, Awuzie gets the job and never gives it back.

 

[gimmesix]

I don't know a thing about Lewis Neal, but can some explain, why Dallas has put him at LB? A 6'1 260 LB with DL skills would be insane against the run. I'm just kinda surprised they aren't at least trying it out yet.

I don't think Neal fits the requirements for linebacker in this scheme. He's not a fast player. He probably wouldn't be good in coverage. He's a short, stocky player who has some initial quickness and a lot of try-hard that has helped him have success in the SEC.

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

Lewis Neal sounds like a comedian from the mid-90s.

 

[Melonfeud]

Lewis Neal sounds like a comedian from the mid-90s.

With some Dennis Miller hair thing going on,,,,or a political pundit that sits in on the round table of the
McLaughlin group.

(Ricky Bobby,,,lol )

 

[Fla Cowpoke]

Didn't Bill Parcells once refer to a Cowboy DL as a "... Trash can full of rocks"? That still cracks me up. If Neal makes the team, he has to have a good nickname.

Parcells called John Nix a "trash can full of dirt".

 

[Setackin]

I don't think Neal fits the requirements for linebacker in this scheme. He's not a fast player. He probably wouldn't be good in coverage. He's a short, stocky player who has some initial quickness and a lot of try-hard that has helped him have success in the SEC.

I'm not saying he would be a all pro or anything. But maybe a role player that could come in on run plays and to help get pressure. I fully understand he would probably never develop as an complete LB. but he probably ain't even making the team as a DE.

 

[MarionBarberThe4th]

I think they should give some looks at WR in preseason :x