Imagine this, 1st and goal at the 1

[blindzebra]

Bernie is going to be the backup center and unless they carry 8 olineman on the game day roster, Collins will be inactive
Very rarely do I remember having 8 linemen active
Collins would be the guy if a guard went don't for a period of time

They had Martin playing center and Collins playing at both guard spots, so clearly a plan is in place to get Collins real game reps by making him active and moving Martin to center if Frederick gets dinged in a game.

 

[PJTHEDOORS]

For God's sake, try to keep up. He has spent time at center both this year and last in practice. They are doing that for a reason, like I don't know, maybe they want Collins to get game reps in goal line and that can't happen if he is not active. They also had Collins playing both guard spots in preseason, so that fits into a plan to have him active and Benadeau inactive at some point this season.

lol. Why should I keep up with what you say? I could care less. The official Cowboys depth chart, when coaches determine where a player fits after seeing them in practice and in preseason trumps your opinion.

 

[blindzebra]

lol. Why should I keep up with what you say? I could care less. The official Cowboys depth chart, when coaches determine where a player fits after seeing them in practice and in preseason trumps your opinion.

You should care because it keeps you looking like you know nothing about football.

 

[nathanlt]

And then every olinemsn gets a penalty for going too far from the LOS. Illegal player downfield on every single offensive lineman

wait, wait, wait... is Blandino at the helm in the New York offices??

 

[Risen Star]

Shotgun draw in that situation.

 

[JohnsKey19]

They had Martin playing center and Collins playing at both guard spots, so clearly a plan is in place to get Collins real game reps by making him active and moving Martin to center if Frederick gets dinged in a game.

I believe they had Martin practicing there just in case Bernie was injured. Assuming everyone is healthy, Bernie is the main backup to the 3 interior OL positions.Mills is the backup OT. Collins unfortunately has to sit.

Maybe they go the Parcells route at some point in the season by suiting up Collins and rotate him in for Leary at OG for 15 or so snaps to get him game experience.

 

[TheCount]

I love all the people giving this guy crap about being excited for the opener. If this isn't the time to be giddy enough to make a post like the OP, I have no idea what time is appropriate.

 

[starfrombirth]

lol, 2 of those guys likely won't suit up on sunday

I'm willing to bet all of them do.... but we'll see.

 

[Danger]

The back shoulder fade to Dez is one of the most unstoppable plays in the league. It's an easy 6 every time.

 

[Future]

Not if he isn't active, which was the question at hand. There was a reason Martin was taking snaps at center in practice.

Yea.

If Frederick and Bern both die, then Martin is the C.

 

[John813]

Michael won't be on the active roster until one of our top 3 backs is injured.

So you're saying he'll be active by week 2

 

[Cover 2]

Shotgun draw in that situation.

I'd like to see them pull off the Annexation of Puerto Rico.

 

[AbeBeta]

Michael won't be on the active roster until one of our top 3 backs is injured.

So, potentially week 1

 

[AbeBeta]

They had Martin playing center and Collins playing at both guard spots, so clearly a plan is in place to get Collins real game reps by making him active and moving Martin to center if Frederick gets dinged in a game.

They did that at like one practice

 

[Zekeats]

Michael won't be on the active roster until one of our top 3 backs is injured.

I bet that won't take too long

 

[Doomsday101]

1st and goal at the 1? Dallas should be able to tell the opponent we are going to run the ball down your throat and there is nothing you can do about it. In my view don't jerk around at the 1 you got 3 tries to slam the ball in there and with this line and yes even these RB no reason Dallas should not be able to do that

 

[ufcrules1]

First and goal at the 1? We better run it and be safe. DMC all day from the 1.

 

[MRV52]

I am ashamed of you Cowboys Zone members, the only play on the goaline is a handoff to Clutts.

 

[ConstantReboot]

I want Collins to be active, but there's really no way for him to be.

Why not? They can be creative in using him. Heck, they can put him in as blocking fullback in power situations or even put him as a blocking TE. They just have to be creative thats all.

 

[Wolfpack]

As long as it isn't 5 wide and shotgun, I don't care.