Here's my 53

[Chuck 54]

You just ruined a good 53.

Only way Stanback survives: Returns a kickoff for a TD and has about 5 catches for positive yards. No fumbles.

I can understand the sentiments, but ... I sure wouldn't want to go into a game like last week's with Roy and Hurd out....you need the depth and experience, and you want to keep Ogletree.

I'll be shocked if Stanback gets cut unless he gets injured again during the game. If he's healthy, they are going to want to see how the early part of the season goes with him...you can always cut him later. We have a few players that would easily pass through to the practice squad.

 

[gimmesix]

Anderson's definitely the fullback, based on what Phillips has said.

I could see Bright being kept over Holland, esp. if Dallas feels Preston can be the veteran backup to both the guard and center positions. With Proctor on the team, we would need Holland to stay as the guard backup because Proctor can't handle that position, and it would be hard to trust a rookie to be the primary backup.

I don't see Stewart making it over Octavien, who has played better on defense and special teams. I do think Dallas will begin working Octavien inside, though.

And I think Watkins gets another life because of the injury to Hamlin, although I'd love for Willingham to show enough to knock Watkins off the roster.

 

[AsthmaField]

Not bad at all. I also think Anderson makes it at FB though.

Also, I think Holland stays, probably at the expense of Bright (who would likely go to the practice squad).

Stanback might make it, but I'm sort of leaning toward hoping that he doesn't. I will really be upset if we keep Stanback and end up cutting someone who has very good down the road potential like Octavien or Mickens (because I just don't think Stanback has much down the road potential).

As for Ogletree... I think he's pretty much a lock. I would be stunned if he didn't end up making the team.

Watkins time is over, IMO. I think he's had his chances and will never develop if he hasn't already. I'm thrilled to see some of the young guys at the bottom of the roster. There have been some real nice upgrades with Octavien, Curtis Johnson (CuJo is a perfect nickname BTW), Ogletree, Jason Williams, Victor Butler, etc.

The direction the team is heading is awesome.

 

[speedkilz88]

The blocking assignments on that play are odd. Flozel lets him go right by him. But Crosslin did have some good blocks in that game.





You just ruined a good 53.

Only way Stanback survives: Returns a kickoff for a TD and has about 5 catches for positive yards. No fumbles.

Bryan Broaddus said that it was Crosslin, he also said that he didn't play very well. That Anderson is the better FB.

 

[Chuck 54]

I think Watkins makes the final roster.

A distinct possibility...I think it's between WAtkins and Brown...do you go CB/S or do you go Special Teams? Tough call...at this point, Watkins doesn't look like he'll ever be anything more, but that's enough.

 

[Zaxor]

Don't ask me if my opjections equal 53... ...I just see some alternative routes. I DO feel certain on Stanback though...no way we go with only 5 WRs. If he's healthy now, he sticks on the roster....again.

The NYG and NE were very interested in MCgee and would have also drafted them in the 4th...according to Brad & Mickey (listen to Talking Cowboys from yesterday DC.com) and they guess they would really like to pick up McGee for free off waivers

 

[Zimmy Lives]

I think Anderson keeps his job based on his STs work but otherwise, great list!

 

[Chuck 54]

The NYG and NE were very interested in MCgee and would have also drafted them in the 4th...according to Brad & Mickey (listen to Talking Cowboys from yesterday DC.com) and they guess they would really like to pick up McGee for free off waivers

They can't get McGee...he's already signed...we won't waive him for the practice squad...he'll either be kept on the 53 or he'll go IR...on IR, he's untouchable.

I just don't see the value in keeping him on the 53...Kitna will be the backup for at least 2 years.

 

[Everlastingxxx]

Bryan Broaddus said that it was Crosslin, he also said that he didn't play very well. That Anderson is the better FB.

Anderson is better because he has more experience, but he has been injured all preseason. Missed the entire training camp. The Cowboys use alot of FB formations so i believe it is of great importance. Crosslin made some good blocks in that game that resulted in positive runs. He has some promise...i think we keep 2 FBs.

 

[speedkilz88]

I don't want Watkins, I've seen enough of his bone head penalties.

The problem is he's a core STs guy and with the injury to Mike Hamlin there is a need for a backup safety.

 

[speedkilz88]

Anderson is better because he has more experience, but he has been injured all preseason. Missed the entire training camp. The Cowboys use alot of FB formations so i believe it is of great importance. Crosslin made some good blocks in that game that resulted in positive runs. He has some promise...i think we keep 2 FBs.

They don't have room for 2 FBs and they've never kept two. Most of their formations won't even have a FB.

 

[The Quest for Six]

Here's my 53


QB (3)
Tony Romo
John Kitna
Stephen McGee (R)


RB (3)
Marion Barber, III
Felix Jones
Tashard Choice


FB (1)
Dean Anderson


TE (3)
Jason Witten
Martellus Bennett
John Phillips (R)



WR (5)
Roy Williams
Patrick Crayton
Sam Hurd
Miles Austin
Kevin Ogletree (R)


OT (4)
Flozell Adams
Marc Columbo
Doug Free
Pat McQuistan


OG (3)
Leonard Davis
Kyle Kosier
Montrae Holland



C (2)
Andre Gurode
Duke Preston



DE (4)
Marcus Spears
Igor Olshansky
Steven Bowen
Kevin Hatcher



NT (2)
Jay Ratliff
Junior Siavii



LB (9)
Demarcus Ware
Anthony Spencer
Bradie James
Keith Brooking
Bobby Carpenter
Jason Williams (R)
Curtis Johnson
Victor Butler (R)
Matt Stewart



CB (5)
Terence Newman
Mike Jenkins
Orlando Scandrick
Alan Ball
Mike Mickens (R)


S (5)
Gerald Sensabaugh
Ken Hamlin
Mike Hamlin (R)
DeAngelo Smith (R)
Pat Watkins


K (2)
Nick Folk
David Buehler (R)


P (1)
Mat McBriar

LS (1)
L.P. Ladouceur

 

[MichaelWinicki]

No way does this team carry 2 FB's.

On the Brown vs Watkins front... Brown is too soft for safety and he can't cover at corner. Plus he doesn't contribute much on special teams.

I think it's a no-brainer if it comes down to one spot and those two are fighting for it.

 

[RS12]

Holland makes it. They wont keep 10 LB's. I think two waiver wire guys make the team at least one line man.

 

[VACowboy]

TQF6: I think Octavien is a lock. He's been putting it on the field.

Holland will prolly make the team because we burned a pick to get him, but Wade loves Bright. Bright plays multiple positions and has a ton of upside, so it wouldn't surprise me at all to see him in the final 53.

As far as Watkins goes, I think it's about 50/50. But he can't play corner or ILB. Smith is at least as good at FS as Watkins and Stewart is a good special teams guy. We shall see.

I knew better than to list Crosslin, but he's looked really good to me in preseason so far. I'd forgotten Cricket's role on teams, though.

I'd rather keep 10 LBs than five safeties.

 

[Everlastingxxx]

They don't have room for 2 FBs and they've never kept two. Most of their formations won't even have a FB.

Well, it may change in the regular season, but in the preseason MANY of their formations have the FB. I think your comment is a common myth many keep saying. Not sure what offense you guys are watching.

 

[AsthmaField]

TQF6: I think Octavien is a lock. He's been putting it on the field.

I hope so. He sure looks like a keeper to me. He is just the kind of LB that I like the team to be developing behind the starters. Fast, quick, aggressive, mean and loves to play on special teams.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

TQF6: I think Octavien is a lock. He's been putting it on the field.

Holland will prolly make the team because we burned a pick to get him, but Wade loves Bright. Bright plays multiple positions and has a ton of upside, so it wouldn't surprise me at all to see him in the final 53.

As far as Watkins goes, I think it's about 50/50. But he can't play corner or ILB. Smith is at least as good at FS as Watkins and Stewart is a good special teams guy. We shall see.

I knew better than to list Crosslin, but he's looked really good to me in preseason so far. I'd forgotten Cricket's role on teams, though.

I'd rather keep 10 LBs than five safeties.

he had a couple nice receptions, that's about it

 

[Sandman52]

To the OP: cutting both Cricket and Watkins would greatly affect the ST unit, especially with our drafted STers all dinged up.

That said, I hope we keep most of the rookies even if just on IR.

 

[arglebargle]

TQF6: I think Octavien is a lock. He's been putting it on the field.

Holland will prolly make the team because we burned a pick to get him, but Wade loves Bright. Bright plays multiple positions and has a ton of upside, so it wouldn't surprise me at all to see him in the final 53.

As far as Watkins goes, I think it's about 50/50. But he can't play corner or ILB. Smith is at least as good at FS as Watkins and Stewart is a good special teams guy. We shall see.

I knew better than to list Crosslin, but he's looked really good to me in preseason so far. I'd forgotten Cricket's role on teams, though.

I'd rather keep 10 LBs than five safeties.

Problem with that is, as long as Hamlin is injured, you are playing with only three safeties available. Ball's health is the real kicker here. If they are worried about him, they will have to go long on DBs. Now, they also have issues at ILB as well. But they will have to jump one way or the other.