I Think We Keep 4 Running Backs

[Coogiguy03]

I expected the same for Miles but it seems he may not be as bad as we thought.

I didn't think that, seeing him play in Philly he was someone I had my eyes on, glad he's here hope he can be big for us

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

I didn't think that, seeing him play in Philly he was someone I had my eyes on, glad he's here hope he can be big for us

Philly Miles is ok. Carolina Miles is what I thought we were getting.

 

[jazzcat22]

My suspicion is Luepke is getting snaps because they are trying to figure out how he can fit into the offensive future of the team.

He is a guy on the bubble IMO and they need to run him there this camp and pre-season to make sure they make the right decision on him.

These aren't practice reps he is getting. He is playing for his roster spot.

Good points, and a different perspective.
I believe they done this in the past come to think of it. Gave certain players a few more reps than expected to see where they stand. And what direction they can take.

 

[big dog cowboy]

I didn't think

 

[Ring6]

I think Luepke makes the team - can play 4 downs in different roles. Mafah seems like practice squad, just wondering how he went all 4 years with no TDs in college.
Blue makes the team for sure, of course.
As for Sanders/Williams, wait till the pads come on. Same for Deuce, need to see him in pads with this new staff.

I'd say they keep 3 RBs, plus Luepke. Mafah on PS. Maybe one of the vets also on PS.

 

[darthseinfeld]

I think we end up keeping 4 backs.

My best runners are Sanders, Blue, Williams and Mafah.

But special teams will also play a role in who makes the 53.

In an emergency, Mafah or Luepke, if he makes it, can play TE. I think we only end up keeping 4 TEs.

What makes you think Mafah can play TE even in an emergency?

 

[thunderpimp91]

I suspect we keep 3RBs + Luepke as a utility player.

My only true concern there is simply that the Cowboys might be better off using that roster spot for a 4th back on another position. DL, OL, WR all have a ton of depth at the positions that could require some very difficult decisions. CB could also be one we want to go long on if Diggs/Revel aren't fully ready for week 1, but not projected to be out long enough to go on the PUP/IR.

 

[Chuck 54]

3 RBs (Williams, Sanders, Blue) + Loepke at FB, so 4. Mafa, unless he shines in preseason goes to the PS.

4 TEs (Ferguson, Schoonmaker, Spann-Ford, +1 from among Fant, Stephens) Fairweather and/or Neville go to PS.

 

[OmerV]

I think we keep 3.

I'm certain Blue stays....

I think we keep 2 of the rest......
Sanders, Williams,Mafah, Luepke.......

As of now i'll say its Sanders, Williams and Blue....

The tight end situation is gonna determine how many we keep.

Imagine 4 because I think either Mafah or Luepke will stay as a FB who can also serve as a RB in a pinch, but neither will be who the team wants to rely on at RB for multiple games if injuries dictate going to the 3rd string guy. Ability to play special teams will be important to the FB

 

[OmerV]

3 RBs (Williams, Sanders, Blue) + Loepke at FB, so 4. Mafa, unless he shines in preseason goes to the PS.

4 TEs (Ferguson, Schoonmaker, Spann-Ford, +1 from among Fant, Stephens) Fairweather and/or Neville go to PS.

This seems to me to be a very reasonable viewpoint

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

Imagine 4 because I think either Mafah or Luepke will stay as a FB who can also serve as a RB in a pinch, but neither will be who the team wants to rely on at RB for multiple games if injuries dictate going to the 3rd string guy. Ability to play special teams will be important to the FB

If they keep 4 tight ends that’s where I see Luepke not making it. If they keep 3? I can see it.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

3 RBs (Williams, Sanders, Blue) + Loepke at FB, so 4. Mafa, unless he shines in preseason goes to the PS.

4 TEs (Ferguson, Schoonmaker, Spann-Ford, +1 from among Fant, Stephens) Fairweather and/or Neville go to PS.

Seems like 4 players in that tight end room including Luepke seems like a position too long.