If we are cutting above average starter talent anyway

[darthseinfeld]

I'm certain that you're not following what I'm saying. DON'T trade anyone on the bubble. Teams know that you'll cut someone on the bubble. If you like a player that you have on the bubble, keep him. Trade an established starter at that position instead. Cut Dunbar with the new running back you get.

But who do you trade?

 

[AzorAhai]

But who do you trade?

This guy

 

[darthseinfeld]

This guy

Im sorry but Im not trading a guy that can throw over a mountain

 

[BotchedLobotomy]

While I can appreciate your optimism, and this roster is indeed on the upswing as far as talent goes, they are still a ways away from cutting "above average" starting talent.

 

[Cowboys22]

There are no above average starters on this team who are anywhere near getting cut. Just because a guy has had some positive press in training camp, that doesn't make him a great player. Haven't we seen that 1000 times before? Am I the only one seeing our 2nd and 3rd teams getting mauled on both sides of the ball? There may be a few players that could return an unproven RB about to get cut from some other team but if we want a starting calibre RB, it will take at least a mid round pick.

 

[Cover 2]

This guy

Why would we trade our second best quarterback?

 

[NoLuv4Jerry]

So a team that quite frankly has looked average is overloaded with talent?

A team playing the first 4 games without McClain and hardy is overloaded with talent?

A team that has lost scandrick for the season is overloaded with talent?

A team that is relying on Sean Lee, Darren McFadden, Anthony Hitchens and Laurence Dunbar to stay healthy is overloaded with talent?

A team with no backup QB is overloaded with talent?

We need everyone we got and a lot of luck to raise the Lombardi this year. We are no doubt in the hunt...but we are not nearly what some of y'all think we are.

 

[DandyDon52]

when was the last dallas trade? they dont do much trading. so probably not happening

 

[tyke1doe]

You can end your hopes for a top notch RB in any trade scenario.
I am putting my hopes in next years draft specifically for Ezekiel Elliott or Derrick Henry.

Man, can you imagine EE running behind this line?
Boom shauk a lauka BOOM!

 

[xwalker]

I think Leary is gone by week by the trade deadline

are we just going to get nothing for him an let him walk as a FA

get something for him

He will be a restricted free agent after the season.

 

[xwalker]

I predict that the Cowboys, who have a fully loaded roster, will make a big trade prior to the final cuts, for a high powered running back. In this situation, there are plenty of quality players who will be released. This is a moment to capitalize on the good young talent we have.

Rather than trying to trade young, unknown players, though, I am hoping that Dallas will trade someone like Terrance Williams, maybe Ron Leary, and Weeden, (if anyone would take him) in a package deal for a premier running back, and possibly another player or draft pick in return. Letting La'El Collins take the LG spot, or Devin Street take Williams spot, will free up an unknown, like Porter, for example to get on the roster.

Adding that final piece to the running game would be a terrific move. Insert your favorite running back here.

It is unlikely that they trade for a RB unless McFadden has a significant injury before the season starts. They like all 3 RBs that they have.

If they did trade for a RB it would like require draft picks to get the deal done. It is unlikely that the team that is willing to trade the RB that the Cowboys need is also the team that needs the players that the Cowboys would consider trading away.

If the Cowboys trade away any players it will likely be for late round draft picks. They are highly unlikely to trade away Leary. Collins is still making a lot of mistakes. Also Collins might eventually be able to play RT. Hanna is unlikely to bring much in a trade. He is probably more valuable to the Cowboys than to another team because he knows the scheme really well and can line up all over the formation. They are definitely not trading Williams. Jerry pointed to WR when asked about the position where he is concerned about depth.

 

[speedkilz88]

BTB reported some speculation being bandied about lately about Lawrence Gibson taking over for Weems at OT. It seems Gibson has been coming on lately. (Just passing it on, not necessarily predicting it will happen.)

I like Gibson but that really doesnt say alot about Weems

That really doesn't say a lot about BTB.

 

[AzorAhai]

He will be a restricted free agent after the season.

I don't understand why people can't remember this fact. It's been said over and above on this website. It's kind of a big deal since if you're trading him its another year of team control. If they keep him they will tender him and have him back as a starter/backup next year for cheap or can trade him then.

 

[Bullflop]

That really doesn't say a lot about BTB.

Vs. San Francisco, he rated an A. It was the highest grade of any of our offensive linemen. In 20 pass plays, he had no faults whatsoever. Sounds like a very good day to me.

 

[UncleOscar]

What about about trading Escobar straight up for one cut runner Terrence West? Assumes Cowboys like Swaim's potential and Cleveland is willing. Cowboys might try Hanna first for West but I doubt Cleveland bites.

 

[John813]

What about about trading Escobar straight up for one cut runner Terrence West? Assumes Cowboys like Swaim's potential and Cleveland is willing. Cowboys might try Hanna first for West but I doubt Cleveland bites.

Why? Escobar has shown he can be effective if the coaches play him or Romo throws him the ball.

 

[speedkilz88]

Vs. San Francisco, he rated an A. It was the highest grade of any of our offensive linemen. In 20 pass plays, he had no faults whatsoever. Sounds like a very good day to me.

It's still dumb if they are speculating anything about him being the swing tackle over Weems. Gibson is an extremely raw developmental guy. They were even afraid to put him out there too soon and sat him against the Chargers.

 

[DFWJC]

Who are these "above average starter(s)" we are discussing?

 

[dogunwo]

Thats Broaddus being Broaddus lol

Broaddus most overused line "the player has some ability"

 

[gimmesix]

I predict that the Cowboys, who have a fully loaded roster, will make a big trade prior to the final cuts, for a high powered running back. In this situation, there are plenty of quality players who will be released. This is a moment to capitalize on the good young talent we have.

Rather than trying to trade young, unknown players, though, I am hoping that Dallas will trade someone like Terrance Williams, maybe Ron Leary, and Weeden, (if anyone would take him) in a package deal for a premier running back, and possibly another player or draft pick in return. Letting La'El Collins take the LG spot, or Devin Street take Williams spot, will free up an unknown, like Porter, for example to get on the roster.

Adding that final piece to the running game would be a terrific move. Insert your favorite running back here.

At this point, I think the running game has to fall apart by injury or poor play for Dallas to make a move. We simply haven't seen enough of either McFadden or Randle with the first team to say they aren't the answer. (However, the fact that we haven't seen enough because of "precautionary" sidelining over injury concerns might tells us all we need to know.)

Dallas is prepared to ride with this until it falls apart, which I hope doesn't happen. If we do end up having to make a move, I think it would happen after the season starts.

If it comes down to a player-for-player trade, I think Leary is the only one we could afford to trade and get value for. Again, I'm not saying a trade will happen, just what I think would be a possibility if the Randle/McFadden/Dunbar combination fails.