Free practicing at...RG

[mldardy]

Just go sign Waters already.

 

[CowboyMcCoy]

This is a mistake. Leave Free where he belongs, at right tackle.

 

[Idgit]

Cool. Not sure what everyone's reacting negatively too. They're just looking at contingencies. Probably for a game day roster injury situation. Glad they take the time to do things like this.

 

[WoodysGirl]

 

[Corso]

Cool. Not sure what everyone's reacting negatively too. They're just looking at contingencies. Probably for a game day roster injury situation. Glad they take the time to do things like this.

My reaction is due to Free's need for perfect technique to get the job done. I have no problem with Parnell.
You've seen what Free becomes when he's not "in the groove" so to speak.
I simply believe confusing him with yet another position is not worth it.
I have already seen reports on this board that he's a slow learner and when he's not comfortable- he doesn't have the physical attributes to make up for it.

Maybe I'm wrong, but history points otherwise.

 

[Idgit]

My reaction is due to Free's need for perfect technique to get the job done. I have no problem with Parnell.
You've seen what Free becomes when he's not "in the groove" so to speak.
I simply believe confusing him with yet another position is not worth it.
I have already seen reports on this board that he's a slow learner and when he's not comfortable- he doesn't have the physical attributes to make up for it.

Maybe I'm wrong, but history points otherwise.

I'd actually share this concern if I thought this were anything more than an experiment. But I don't think it is.

 

[noshame]

This is a result of 2 things, Waters being dead, and watching game film.

But by all means don't worry, we have 2 weeks to put together a cohesive OL and if a injury happens on top of that, we're toast.

 

[Corso]

I'd actually share this concern if I thought this were anything more than an experiment. But I don't think it is.

Valid point.
I'm not exactly freaking out over it.
I just don't like it.
Who knows? Maybe he takes to the RG spot like water in a glass.
I don't believe he has the natural strength for the position, but stranger things have happened.

 

[TheRomoSexual]

This is a result of 2 things, Waters being dead, and watching game film.

But by all means don't worry, we have 2 weeks to put together a cohesive OL and if a injury happens on top of that, we're toast.

Give me a break. Smith-Leary-Fred-Mack-Free is a solid lineup. If Leary or Mack gets hurt, Arkin or Killer will fill in. If Fred gets hurts, Costa will step in. And if one of tackles gets hurt, Parnell will step in. And none of those scenarios represents us being "toast."

 

[Idgit]

Valid point.
I'm not exactly freaking out over it.
I just don't like it.
Who knows? Maybe he takes to the RG spot like water in a glass.
I don't believe he has the natural strength for the position, but stranger things have happened.

This has to be just something they're just playing at. Mack's still out there, so it's probably not like they're looking to bench him. It's more likely they just want to see how much position flex they might have on game day.

 

[Mr Cowboy]

Two weeks until the season starts and they have no clue who will be playing where on the OL and have come to the conclusion that their backups are not very good. Nothing to worry about!

 

[Idgit]

Two weeks until the season starts and they have no clue who will be playing where on the OL and have come to the conclusion that their backups are not very good. Nothing to worry about!

Is it possible you really believe this is what's going on?

 

[TheRomoSexual]

Two weeks until the season starts and they have no clue who will be playing where on the OL and have come to the conclusion that their backups are not very good. Nothing to worry about!

Yes, this is a perfectly reasonable conclusion based on a one-practice experiment.

 

[Mr Cowboy]

Yes, this is a perfectly reasonable conclusion based on a one-practice experiment.

Clarence Hill @clarencehilljr
A few caveats to the Cows temporary oline moves are that Costa didn't have a good camp, no one trusts arkin and Parnell among top 5 lineman

In case you missed it

 

[erod]

Give me a break. Smith-Leary-Fred-Mack-Free is a solid lineup. If Leary or Mack gets hurt, Arkin or Killer will fill in. If Fred gets hurts, Costa will step in. And if one of tackles gets hurt, Parnell will step in. And none of those scenarios represents us being "toast."

Good defensive lines would utterly destroy an offensive line that included Arkin and Bernadeau.

There needs to be a strong guard with veteran presence between our rookie center and our very average right tackle.

 

[TheRomoSexual]

Clarence Hill @clarencehilljr
A few caveats to the Cows temporary oline moves are that Costa didn't have a good camp, no one trusts arkin and Parnell among top 5 lineman

In case you missed it

Um, how does that support your statement whatsoever?

I'm also confused by this -- he says no one trusts Parnell to start, yet they moved Free to guard to give Parnell first team reps?

 

[Corso]

Um, how does that support your statement whatsoever?

I'm also confused by this -- he says no one trusts Parnell to start, yet they moved Free to guard to give Parnell first team reps?

He said no one trusts Parnell? I missed that. I see in that sentence that no one trusts Arkin- is that what you were referring to?

 

[Mr Cowboy]

Um, how does that support your statement whatsoever?

I'm also confused by this -- he says no one trusts Parnell to start, yet they moved Free to guard to give Parnell first team reps?

Here we go, Costa had a bad camp because he is not very good, never has been very good. Arkin has never been an NFL caliber player and is not NFL caliber now, thus necessitating the experiment. They're are saying that Parnell is considered one off the top 5 linemen.

I don't buy the "best 5" because if you're best 5 are all OTs are you going to have an OL of all Tackles? They may be good tackles but that doesn't make them good guards or center.

 

[erod]

Who else is concerned about going up that Cincinnati front this weekend in the "dress rehearsal"?

Romo had better be ready to run for his life.

 

[TheRomoSexual]

He said no one trusts Parnell? I missed that. I see in that sentence that no one trusts Arkin- is that what you were referring to?

Oh wait, is he saying Parnell is among the top 5 lineman? God that is a poorly written sentence. I hope they keep looking at him because I'm high on Parnell's potential.