Gimmesix's preseason Game 4 53-man roster

[gimmesix]

Yes, it could be any of those types. Like Bell, McCray, Frampton, the 9th DL, the 4th TE, etc..

It's interesting with a tendered player like McCray. His tender was 1.3M, but if he is cut and resigned the next day they could reduce his salary to the veteran minimum which would be about 750k. He would be a Free Agent for a day, but I don't see another team signing him now; although, I could see a team signing him later in the season after some injuries occur.

I just think Bell makes the most sense because a) he's still rounding into shape and b) nobody had shown interest in him before we signed him.

Although I don't mind if we lose McCray, I'm not sure Dallas feels that way.

 

[gimmesix]

Based on what I've been reading/hearing, Cohen will probably make the 53.

That's certainly a possibility with Ratliff out. Could easily see it happening over the 10th OL.

Quite frankly, deciding who we keep on the offensive and defensive lines has become murky with Dallas putting Free AND Parnell in the starting lineup and Ratliff going on PUP. Not that Ratliff going on PUP shouldn't have been expected, I'm just not sure a ninth lineman has played well enough to deserve a spot OR if Dallas feels it's imperative to keep a backup OT.

 

[gimmesix]

Considering the incredible lengths they have gone to in order to not play Arkin, I can't see any way that he sticks.

At no legitimate way.

I can understand that, and it gives me pause as well. My reviews of Arkin's play have been much more positive than the level of trust Dallas is showing with him.

In fact, I think he's outplayed Bernadeau, but I absolutely do not see them keeping him over Bernadeau.

The only players who are sure bets to be backup offensive linemen on this team IMO are Bernadeau and Costa. The rest are kind of a toss-up.

 

[Echo9]

I can understand that, and it gives me pause as well. My reviews of Arkin's play have been much more positive than the level of trust Dallas is showing with him.

In fact, I think he's outplayed Bernadeau, but I absolutely do not see them keeping him over Bernadeau.

The only players who are sure bets to be backup offensive linemen on this team IMO are Bernadeau and Costa. The rest are kind of a toss-up.

That has me a little confused as well. While I will admit that I don't necessarily k woeverything that goes into it, the general vibe has been that Arkin has improved quite a bit. At the same time we have a Dallas staff that is working very hard to keep him off the field.

This leads me to believe one of the following. 1) The reviews and vibes are wrong and he still stinks. 2) he has improved, but not quite enough to be trusted on a line with 2 other players with no NFL experience.

My guess is that the answer will come on the 53 cut down day. If he's still here, then he's still being prepped and it's more about needing experience on the line. If he's cut, then his improvement just wasn't enough.

 

[gimmesix]

That has me a little confused as well. While I will admit that I don't necessarily k woeverything that goes into it, the general vibe has been that Arkin has improved quite a bit. At the same time we have a Dallas staff that is working very hard to keep him off the field.

This leads me to believe one of the following. 1) The reviews and vibes are wrong and he still stinks. 2) he has improved, but not quite enough to be trusted on a line with 2 other players with no NFL experience.

My guess is that the answer will come on the 53 cut down day. If he's still here, then he's still being prepped and it's more about needing experience on the line. If he's cut, then his improvement just wasn't enough.

That could be part of it with Leary and Frederick projected to start. At least with Bernadeau there's some experience there. It's clear, though, from the Free move and the attempts to sign the vets that Dallas isn't exactly pleased with Bern, either. Neither provides the push we need up front in the running game, but I've seen Arkin get pushed into the backfield less than Bernadeau this preseason, even with the starters.

 

[Stash]

I can understand that, and it gives me pause as well. My reviews of Arkin's play have been much more positive than the level of trust Dallas is showing with him.

In fact, I think he's outplayed Bernadeau, but I absolutely do not see them keeping him over Bernadeau.

The only players who are sure bets to be backup offensive linemen on this team IMO are Bernadeau and Costa. The rest are kind of a toss-up.

For me, actions speak louder than words, especially on the offensive line.

They've done everything they can to keep Arkin off the field. To the point of reshuffling three spots on the line.

And they've obviously tried unsuccessfully to this point to sign two veterans at the position.

If you need to go to such lengths, this player should not be on the roster.

Admit your mistake, move on, and find someone you're not terrified to play.

 

[gimmesix]

That could be part of it with Leary and Frederick projected to start. At least with Bernadeau there's some experience there. It's clear, though, from the Free move and the attempts to sign the vets that Dallas isn't exactly pleased with Bern, either. Neither provides the push we need up front in the running game, but I've seen Arkin get pushed into the backfield less than Bernadeau this preseason, even with the s.

For me, actions speak louder than words, especially on the offensive line.

They've done everything they can to keep Arkin off the field. To the point of reshuffling three spots on the line.

And they've obviously tried unsuccessfully to this point to sign two veterans at the position.

If you need to go to such lengths, this player should not be on the roster.

Admit your mistake, move on, and find someone you're not terrified to play.

He has been the first player they've put in when a starter is missing, though. Might have been because others (Parnell, Kowalski in particular) were hurt, or it might be that he's the best of the rest. They simply don't believe he's as good as Leary, Frederick, Free and Bernadeau on the inside. Of the rest, I think he's ahead in the pecking order than all other interior linemen except Livings and Costa, not necessarily because Dallas likes him a lot, but simply because there's not much else (although an argument can be made for Kowalski over him).

So the question is how many interior linemen do we keep? If Leary, Frederick and Free are the interior starters, do we keep three experienced backup interior guys — Bernadeau, Costa and Livings — or do we cut Livings because of his degenerative knee issue and keep Arkin instead, or do we keep four interior backups — Bernadeau, Costa, Livings and Arkin — with Free being the backup tackle as well as starting guard?

To me, the four interior backups is a possibility because it's hard to gauge what Dallas will do with Bell. In that case, Arkin stays. Or if Dallas feels Livings has no real chance of returning this year, the Cowboys cut him and Arkin stays.