News: ESPN: Rolando McClain impressive in debut

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OXNARD, Calif. -- Linebacker Rolando McClain got thrown right into the fire in his return from retirement. There was no acclimation period for McClain, the 25-year-old former eighth overall pick who sat out last season and missed the first two practices of the Dallas Cowboys' training camp to attend his trial on two misdemeanor charges in Alabama. He put on the pads Saturday afternoon and got to thumping. In fact, McClain hit a little too hard on his first rep of team drills, tackling running back Lance Dunbar to the ground, something that isn’t supposed to happen in practice.

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[jobberone]

You can partially or mostly chalk this up to the Garrett-Saban connection. We'll see if it pays off.

 

[ABQcowboyJR]

I was completely sold on this kid when he came out. He could have been one of the best LBers in the league IMO. For the upside it's worth the next to nothing cost risk associated with it.

 

[jobberone]

I was completely sold on this kid when he came out. He could have been one of the best LBers in the league IMO. For the upside it's worth the next to nothing cost risk associated with it.

I agree. I think its going to turn out well.

 

[MichaelWinicki]

If he makes it through training camp, he's the starter vs. the Niners.

Then I can come on here and tell folks how I'm always right.

 

[adbutcher]

If he makes it through training camp, he's the starter vs. the Niners.

Then I can come on here and tell folks how I'm always right.

I won't say it but I'll know.

 

[TheCowboy]

Hard not to be excited about him.

 

[jobberone]

If he makes it through training camp, he's the starter vs. the Niners.

Then I can come on here and tell folks how I'm always right.

I see.

LOL. I remember when you were right that one time.

 

[Corso]

If he makes it through training camp, he's the starter vs. the Niners.

Then I can come on here and tell folks how I'm always right.

Ha ha ha!
Nice subtlety.

 

[AKATheRake]

I'm noticing this team is looking for a nastiness in the players it's bringing in and I like it.

Travis Frederick
Zach Martin
Demarcus Lawrence
Rolando McClain

 

[adbutcher]

I

WHO AM I!!!!

I AM A CHAMPION!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[DCBoysfan]

I know or thing he is a big dude to put in the middle of your defense.

 

[links18]

Lock him up long term now, Jerry!

 

[Jstopper]

All the fans saying he was a wasted trade and won't make the roster are in for a reality check. This boy can ball and will be a difference maker

 

[65fastback2plus2]

if he's got his head on straight like he says...goodbye sean lee

 

[Texas_Pete]

if he's got his head on straight like he says...goodbye sean lee

Disagree. He'll play WITH Lee. Move Lee to SLB. MLB position has proven to be too physical for Lee. Moving Lee over will hopefully keep him healthy and prolong his career.

I have visions of Lee - McClain - Carter dominating for the next 5-7 years dancing in my head.

 

[65fastback2plus2]

Disagree. He'll play WITH Lee. Move Lee to SLB. MLB position has proven to be too physical for Lee. Moving Lee over will hopefully keep him healthy and prolong his career.

I have visions of Lee - McClain - Carter dominating for the next 5-7 years dancing in my head.

i just cant get on that bus...lee will always be injured...is what it is.

 

[CowboyStar88]

Disagree. He'll play WITH Lee. Move Lee to SLB. MLB position has proven to be too physical for Lee. Moving Lee over will hopefully keep him healthy and prolong his career.

I have visions of Lee - McClain - Carter dominating for the next 5-7 years dancing in my head.

I think you will see Wilber and Holloman and McClain and Carter as the top LB out of camp and I can see Carter being expendable after the season especially if Holloman has a strong showing and Lee can manage to stay healthy. But I think Wilber is going to have a very solid year.

 

[adbutcher]

if he's got his head on straight like he says...goodbye sean lee

Why do you want to cut a player that is considered to be one of the top 3 defensive players on our team? This ain't Madden...

 

[speedkilz88]

Sean Lee's contract pretty much makes bringing him back a necessity anyway.