ESPN: Dallas Cowboys 53-man roster projection

[jobberone]

Dallas Cowboys 53-man roster projection

Todd Archer, ESPN Staff Writer

The Dallas Cowboys open training camp on July 30 at the River Ridge Residence Inn in Oxnard, California.

Here’s a 53-man roster projection:

Quarterbacks (3): Tony Romo, Brandon Weeden, Dustin Vaughan (cut:Jameill Showers)

Joseph Randle, Darren McFadden, Lance Dunbar (cut: Ryan Williams, Lache Seastrunk)

Fullbacks (1): Tyler Clutts (cut: Ray Agnew)

Wide receivers (5): Dez Bryant,Terrance Williams, Cole Beasley,Devin Street, Lucky Whitehead (cut:Reggie Dunn, A.J. Jenkins, Nick Harwell, George Farmer, Deontay Greenberry,Antwan Goodley)

Tight ends (3): Jason Witten, James Hanna, Gavin Escobar (cut: Geoff Swaim,Ray Hamilton)

Tackles: (4): Tyron Smith, Doug Free, Darrion Weems, Laurence Gibson(PUP: Chaz Green; cut: John Wetzel, Reshod Fortenberry, R.J. Dill, Ryan Miller)

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[StarBoyz83]

There's got to be better backups and projects then Mcray and heath lol.

 

[jobberone]

There's got to be better backups and projects then Mcray and heath lol.

People have been down on Heath since he arrived. He was thrown into the fray way before a small school UDFA should have been. His athleticism is extremely good so giving him the time to develop seems to be the way the staff wants.

He's a capable backup and may end up pushing for more snaps. Who knows for sure now. Everyone should have their job on the line.

 

[xwalker]

There's got to be better backups and projects then Mcray and heath lol.

People have been down on Heath since he arrived. He was thrown into the fray way before a small school UDFA should have been. His athleticism is extremely good so giving him the time to develop seems to be the way the staff wants.

He's a capable backup and may end up pushing for more snaps. Who knows for sure now. Everyone should have their job on the line.

Most people didn't notice, but there were times last season when Church was replaced by Heath in obvious passing situations.

As a Safety, Heath >> McCray.

 

[ABQcowboyJR]

Ryan Williams makes the squad IMO.

 

[xwalker]

Dallas Cowboys 53-man roster projection

Todd Archer, ESPN Staff Writer

The Dallas Cowboys open training camp on July 30 at the River Ridge Residence Inn in Oxnard, California.

Here’s a 53-man roster projection:

Quarterbacks (3): Tony Romo, Brandon Weeden, Dustin Vaughan (cut:Jameill Showers)

Joseph Randle, Darren McFadden, Lance Dunbar (cut: Ryan Williams, Lache Seastrunk)

Fullbacks (1): Tyler Clutts (cut: Ray Agnew)

Wide receivers (5): Dez Bryant,Terrance Williams, Cole Beasley,Devin Street, Lucky Whitehead (cut:Reggie Dunn, A.J. Jenkins, Nick Harwell, George Farmer, Deontay Greenberry,Antwan Goodley)

Tight ends (3): Jason Witten, James Hanna, Gavin Escobar (cut: Geoff Swaim,Ray Hamilton)

Tackles: (4): Tyron Smith, Doug Free, Darrion Weems, Laurence Gibson(PUP: Chaz Green; cut: John Wetzel, Reshod Fortenberry, R.J. Dill, Ryan Miller)

http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas-cowboys/post/_/id/4743451/dallas-cowboys-53-man-roster-projection

Questions condensed:
QB: 2 or 3.
RB: What happens with Ryan Williams. Any chance they start the season with 4 and cut one after McClain and Hardy return from suspension.
TE/FB: Any chance they go with 4 TEs and no FB. Swaim played some FB in college.
WR: Any chance someone other than Lucky Whitehead is the returner? As a 5th WR, he's basically a developmental backup to Beasley as the slot WR. It would be better to develop more outside options if Whitehead was not the returner. Is Beasley and option at PR?
OL: Does Green stay on PUP. If Yes, Gibson more likely on 53.

DE: Probably 1 or 2 spots between Russell, J. Crawford and Gardner. Maybe 2 initially and then 1 when Hardy returns.
DT: Can Whaley push for a spot.
LB: Rivers or Wilber when RoMc returns. Rivers contract will be guaranteed if he is on the roster for game 1. Does Nzeocha start out on PUP?
CB/Safety: 10 might be a high number. McCray is a ST player only. Is that enough to get a roster spot? Jones and White are backup Safety options and both can likely play ST.

How gets claimed if cut?
Russell is highly likely to get claimed.
Garder?
Whaley?
Gibson?
Swaim?
Nzeocha?
Ryan Williams?

 

[John813]

Most people didn't notice, but there were times last season when Church was replaced by Heath in obvious passing situations.

As a Safety, Heath >> McCray.

Too bad most will just remember his rookie year when he was greener than the grass on the field.

 

[xwalker]

Ryan Williams makes the squad IMO.

He definitely has a chance, IMO.

It will be difficult, but I could see them keeping 4 RBs considering that McFadden, Dunbar and Williams have had injury issues and Randle could get into trouble again. They could definitely keep 4 until Hardy and RoMc return from suspension.

 

[erod]

Heath and McCray can flat cover kicks. That's crucial, especially with Dwayne Harris gone.

You know you have a good team when you can basically get to 47 players before camp starts.

 

[Silver N Blue]

Ryan Williams makes the squad IMO.

Not if he isn't on the field consistently.

 

[Toruk_Makto]

There's got to be better backups and projects then Mcray and heath lol.

Do you hate teams?

 

[Stash]

I agree with the vast majority of what Archer has written, with two exceptions.

I think that James Hanna will be traded at some point during training camp and Swaim will end up in that spot.

And I think Ryan Russell will stick around, especially over a special teams only player in Danny McCray. The versatility of White and Byron Jones to play safety will allow the Cowboys to keep just 3 at that position.

I very much think that Gibson's future with the Cowboys is directly tied to what happens with Chaz Green. If Green goes to IR, Gibson stays on the 53, because I don't think they will ever get him to the practice squad.

I do however, see the team stashing both McDermott and Fortenberry there.

 

[StarBoyz83]

Do you hate teams?

Yes.

 

[Stash]

Not if he isn't on the field consistently.

That's what it will come down to with him. He had better not miss any time. If he does, I think the team moves on - quickly.

 

[Plumfool]

I think Lucky Whitehead sticks and Reggie Dunn gets cut.

 

[CashMan]

How does Ryan Russell get cut?

 

[Stash]

How does Ryan Russell get cut?

I can't see it. I'm not cutting my 5th round pick before the season has even started to keep a proven liability like Danny McCray around.

 

[Silver N Blue]

That's what it will come down to with him. He had better not miss any time. If he does, I think the team moves on - quickly.

Agree 100%