How many LBs make the 53?

[J12B]

I'm guessing 6:

1) Jaylon
2) LVE
3) Lee
4) Joe Thomas
5) Justin Phillips
6) Luke Gifford


This leaves out Christian Covington and Justin March.

Still haven't seen much from him, so I'm betting he can make it to the Practice Squad.

March is most likely gone, but he has been a contributor on special teams.

 

[Stash]

I agree on 6.

Mine would be:

1. Jaylon
2. LVE
3. Lee
4. Joe Thomas
5. Phillips
6. March

I think they do some sort of a stash move putting Gifford on IR for the year.

 

[Pantone282C]

I agree on 6.

Mine would be:

1. Jaylon
2. LVE
3. Lee
4. Joe Thomas
5. Phillips
6. March

I think they do some sort of a stash move putting Gifford on IR for the year.

Agreed. It's a good bunch. And, we know Lee will get injured.

 

[xwalker]

I'm guessing 6:

1) Jaylon
2) LVE
3) Lee
4) Joe Thomas
5) Justin Phillips
6) Luke Gifford


This leaves out Christian Covington and Justin March.

Still haven't seen much from him, so I'm betting he can make it to the Practice Squad.

March is most likely gone, but he has been a contributor on special teams.

They've always kept 7 since moving back to the 4-3; although the 7th was R.McClain on year & he didn't count against the 53 for 4 weeks because he was suspended.

March is likely above Phillips due to scheme experience and readiness to play real games. Phillips flashed in ps games but is a developmental player. Gifford's injury means only 5 could be options for the 46 in game 1.

I think they like Covington but he has had injury issues.

They could move Gifford to IR with eligibility to return for game 9.

 

[Stash]

They've always kept 7 since moving back to the 4-3; although the 7th was R.McClain on year & he didn't count against the 53 for 4 weeks because he was suspended.

March is likely above Phillips due to scheme experience and readiness to play real games. Phillips flashed in ps games but is a developmental player. Gifford's injury means only 5 could be options for the 46 in game 1.

I think they like Covington but he has had injury issues.

They could move Gifford to IR with eligibility to return for game 9.

Wouldn't Gifford have to be on the initial 53-man roster to qualify for a return from IR move?

 

[Pantone282C]

Wouldn't Gifford have to be on the initial 53-man roster to qualify for a return from IR move?

He would. That, or pass waivers.

 

[dallasdave]

I agree on 6.

Mine would be:

1. Jaylon
2. LVE
3. Lee
4. Joe Thomas
5. Phillips
6. March

I think they do some sort of a stash move putting Gifford on IR for the year.

Agree with the first 5, but would go with Gifford for number 6

 

[dallasdave]

He would. That, or pass waivers.

He is too good to chance waivers.

 

[xwalker]

Wouldn't Gifford have to be on the initial 53-man roster to qualify for a return from IR move?

Yes.

Cut Morris. IR Gifford. Re-sign Morris.

 

[Stash]

He would. That, or pass waivers.

That's what leads me to believe he's an IR stash for next year. No place on the roster for him today, but they need him for next year and don't want to risk losing him on waivers.

 

[Pantone282C]

He is too good to chance waivers.

Yeah, I like his play. Hope they find a way to keep him.

 

[Stash]

Yes.

Cut Morris. IR Gifford. Re-sign Morris.

I like that idea.

 

[dallasdave]

He would. That, or pass waivers.

How bad is Luke injured ?

 

[Pantone282C]

I like that idea.

Morris?

 

[Stash]

Morris?

Cutting him and re-signing him as a way to keep a guy you're going to IR for return from being waived, nit so much keeping Morris.

 

[Stash]

How bad is Luke injured ?

I heard it was a pretty bad ankle sprain. The dreaded high ankle.

 

[Pantone282C]

Cutting him and re-signing him as a way to keep a guy you're going to IR for return from being waived, nit so much keeping Morris.

We've done it before. It's a good tactic.

 

[dallasdave]

I heard it was a pretty bad ankle sprain. The dreaded high ankle.

He was doing so good, Hope they keep him on 53 and let him recover. He can be part of the bench Cowboys for a few games.

 

[Pantone282C]

I heard it was a pretty bad ankle sprain. The dreaded high ankle.

Those take a while to heal.

 

[beware_d-ware]

If we're keeping 7 'backers, then LVE, Jaylon, Lee and Joe Thomas are of course locks, so that leaves 3 spots for Gifford, Phillips, March and Covington to compete for.

Gifford seems like the odd man out here. March is an NFL vet with lots of experience on special teams. Covington made the 53 last year despite having pretty much zero playing time, so the coaches seem to be high on him. And beteeen our preseason heroes, Phillips is healthy right now. So I think this will shake itself out pretty easily.