Signed by Cowboys FB Olawale traded to Cowboys **merged**

[jazzcat22]

Nobody keeps 2 FBs... but we traded for a guy that was going to be released and nobody was going to claim of waivers.

you don't know if he was not going to be claimed or not. This is exactly the type of player NE or GB would pick up.

 

[northerncowboynation]

You're missing the special teams aspect. He was a core special teamer and that is probably where we will miss his impact the most.

Both play on ST's. We lost Wilber and Smith, replaced one with Olawale

 

[NeonNinja]

PFF’s number 2 rated FB in pass protection. A very good lead blocker as well.

Much better than the 4.2M that Smith is getting.

Small move but it seems solid to me.

Agreed.

 

[cowboy_ron]

I know nothing about him, is he truly an upgrade over Smith?

 

[northerncowboynation]

This according to PFF? Thanks for the info

Yes according to PFF. I only quote them when it serves to make a point lol. Same as most

 

[mardwin]

you don't know if he was not going to be claimed or not. This is exactly the type of player NE or GB would pick up.

Doubt it... NE has too many similar runningbacks they normally draft them or pick him up from practice squad, raw players that they can mold.

 

[gimmesix]

If you look at the overall snap Smith would contribute to special teams vs the very limited snaps where we use a FB, it would argue that Smith is the more impact player.

Also, Dallas offered Smith a multi-year deal, so we know this was not an intentional plan.

It a FB, so I really don't care that much. This is just my view of what happened.

Olawale also is a core special-teammer. We're not losing anything with him. We're gaining a player who can contribute more.

Here's from when Olawale re-signed with the Raiders in 2015:

The Oakland Raiders handed a big contract out to their big-bodied power blocker.

That's not all Jamize Olawale does, though. And that's why the 6-foot-1, 240-pound fullback scored a new three-year deal.

"He's a guy that can play a lot of different roles," head coach Jack Del Rio told reporters. "He's got special-teams value. He's got value as a blocker and he can also catch the ball out of the backfield or carry the ball."

 

[Patrick]

Complaining about a player that hasn't even been used in OUR system yet, Olawale & Smith are different fullbacks. Who knows, maybe Garrett/Linehan prefer a speedy guy who can catch out of the backfield and he will be utilized more here in both passing & running situations.

I'm sure Linehan would love to have a FB who can catch, now when we're on the 3 yard line he can really trick the defense into thinking it's a run with 2 backs on the field

 

[northerncowboynation]

You know it's slow in free agency when FB is the talk of the day

 

[northerncowboynation]

Complaining about a player that hasn't even been used in OUR system yet, Olawale & Smith are different fullbacks. Who knows, maybe Garrett/Linehan prefer a speedy guy who can catch out of the backfield and he will be utilized more here in both passing & running situations.

I'm sure Linehan would love to have a FB who catch, now when we're on the 3 yard line he can really trick the defense into thinking it's a run with 2 backs on the field

 

[QuincyCarterEra]

I know nothing about him, is he truly an upgrade over Smith?

It's not cut and dry which player is better

If youre looking for a FB in the traditional sense, Keith is likely better, if you're looking for a possible coverage mismatch, Olawale is more your speed.

All in all I don't see anything to complain about.

 

[IrishAnto]

This is crazy, the first move we make is for a freaking FB.

Well it is the Cowboys.
We need LBs, lets trade for a FB.
Since Kevin Smith switched from lb to fb maybe they think this guy can do the opposite

 

[mcmvp]

Honest question.

What makes it smart?

He's a back of the roster type player that we had in camp before and didn't like enough to keep. You likely could find a similar player with a 7th round pick or in FA at some point. I can only muster indifference at this move but seems like the typical head scratcher we've come to expect from the FO at this time of the year.

I assume he’s referring to the salary cap savings? I thought I read Smith was 4+ mil...that’s a lot for a FB. I’m not sure how many teams even carry a FB anymore.

 

[Hardline]

He will be to Zeke what Johnston was to Emmitt
How's that for a positive post?

 

[Alexander]

I know nothing about him, is he truly an upgrade over Smith?

Older but I think so. Better blocker and can make plays with the ball in his hands.

 

[jazzcat22]

You know it's slow in free agency when FB is the talk WHINE of the day

Fixed it for you.

 

[northerncowboynation]

Fixed it for you.

Holy crap. How did I miss that. Thanks Jazz

 

[jazzcat22]

Holy crap. How did I miss that. Thanks Jazz

You are welcome.

 

[northerncowboynation]

He will be to Zeke what Johnston was to Emmitt
How's that for a positive post?

Positive Jed positive

 

[Roland]

People are bored, so anything will get the board's attention a little bit.

Trading down 20 slots very late the draft to get a FB is pretty inconsequential. I agree.

Exactly, this is nothing more than the team filling a vacant spot prior to the draft so they aren't forced to use a draft pick on a fb. We swapped a pick and got a starting Fb. What did you want, go into the draft having to use a draft pick on an unknown? To me, this is nothing more than everyday business. It is nothing flashy, but the sky is not falling because of this move, sheesh people. Sir, I am only going to say it one more time Calm down... I AM CALM!!