News: Is Special Teams Enough for C.J. Goodwin to Stick w/ Cowboys in 2020?

[WoodysGirl]

Is Special Teams Enough for C.J. Goodwin to Stick w/ Cowboys in 2020?

July 1, 2020 - C.J. Goodwin has been the Dallas Cowboys’ best special teams player since joining the team in 2018. That was enough to get him onto the roster last year, but will the influx of new players at cornerback demand Goodwin be more than just a special teams ace?

Goodwin led the Cowboys in special teams tackles in 2019 and took the most snaps of any player. He was a true specialist as he played on less than 2% of the snaps on defense. Even when Dallas was dealing with injuries at CB, they called up Donovan Olumba and gave him playing time over Goodwin.

Dallas thought enough of C.J. to re-sign him to a new 1-year contract this offseason. This was especially positive for Goodwin after the change at Special Teams Coordinator, with John Fassel replacing Keith O’Quinn in January as part of the major coaching overhaul.

But that re-signing came before the 2020 NFL Draft, in which the Cowboys selected cornerbacks, Trevon Diggs and Reggie Robinson. It also preceded Dallas adding Daryl Worley and Saivion Smith in free agency.

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[darthseinfeld]

I doubt it. Robinson is supposed to be a strong gunner. I don't alot of room for Goodwin or Canady to make the roster as ST players. Canady is probably the more useful DB, but we added 3 more to the CB position since we signed him.

 

[JohnsKey19]

I doubt it. Robinson is supposed to be a strong gunner. I don't alot of room for Goodwin or Canady to make the roster as ST players. Canady is probably the more useful DB, but we added 3 more to the CB position since we signed him.

It's a good problem to have. I've heard insiders say some inside the Cowboys building believe Goodwin is a Pro Bowl caliber gunner.

 

[NorthwestDallas40]

Remember there are expanded rosters, so a few extra spots. I think Bones gets the last few at the bottom of the roster and CJ is one of them.

 

[JoeKing]

I like him on ST. I say yes, he has a reserved spot for him there.

 

[Floatyworm]

I'm making space for Goodwin....some guys just have a knack for making plays on special teams...and he's one of the few. Reminds me a lot of Kenny Gant...and what he brought to the table. Moral booster...Can't have enough of those kind of guys.

 

[Pompey-Cowboy]

No

 

[jazzcat22]

Remember there are expanded rosters, so a few extra spots. I think Bones gets the last few at the bottom of the roster and CJ is one of them.

That is not a solid 2 spots. Those 2 spots are for 2 PS players to be brought up each week, then returned to the PS without having to clear waivers. Then they or 2 different players can be brought up the next game.
However, with what is going on, maybe the NFL makes an exception and will make it a permanent 2 spots for this year without cap consequences. Say the 2 lowest contracts do not count. But the NFL FO is not that forward thinking.

However, Canady or Goodwin will make the team, both if they keep 11 DB's. Or if somehow Worley is not all that, and gets released. Or if Lewis is traded, which I doubt happens.

 

[CowboysFaninHouston]

Is Special Teams Enough for C.J. Goodwin to Stick w/ Cowboys in 2020?

July 1, 2020 - C.J. Goodwin has been the Dallas Cowboys’ best special teams player since joining the team in 2018. That was enough to get him onto the roster last year, but will the influx of new players at cornerback demand Goodwin be more than just a special teams ace?

Goodwin led the Cowboys in special teams tackles in 2019 and took the most snaps of any player. He was a true specialist as he played on less than 2% of the snaps on defense. Even when Dallas was dealing with injuries at CB, they called up Donovan Olumba and gave him playing time over Goodwin.

Dallas thought enough of C.J. to re-sign him to a new 1-year contract this offseason. This was especially positive for Goodwin after the change at Special Teams Coordinator, with John Fassel replacing Keith O’Quinn in January as part of the major coaching overhaul.

But that re-signing came before the 2020 NFL Draft, in which the Cowboys selected cornerbacks, Trevon Diggs and Reggie Robinson. It also preceded Dallas adding Daryl Worley and Saivion Smith in free agency.

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lets see how these other players do first...but need I remind us that our special teams sucked last year.....

 

[MiddleStar]

I think there is one spot for him or Canady.

 

[gimmesix]

I doubt it. Robinson is supposed to be a strong gunner. I don't alot of room for Goodwin or Canady to make the roster as ST players. Canady is probably the more useful DB, but we added 3 more to the CB position since we signed him.

I don't think Canady is just a special teams player. It appears that he's also a viable backup corner, which Goodwin has not proven to be.

I think we've got seven corners who can actually play corner in Awuzie, Lewis, Brown, Diggs, Robinson, Worley and Canady, and with some of them also able to play safety (Awuzie, Robinson and Worley), I think we'll keep all seven and just three "true" safeties (Woods, Dix and Wilson).

The interesting players to watch at corner to me (outside of those seven) are Chris Westry and Savion Smith. It gets a little tricky if either of them steps up, but it will all likely sort itself out.

 

[gimmesix]

It's a good problem to have. I've heard insiders say some inside the Cowboys building believe Goodwin is a Pro Bowl caliber gunner.

I just have trouble keeping him with his lack of ability to help at corner or safety. He would have to be a huge standout on special teams compared to the other corners to grab a spot IMO.

 

[charron]

If we can't use him anywhere else on the field he needs to be an ST ace to make the game day roster. Our ST was pretty bad with a horrible ST coach last year so maybe the new coach will elevate all our ST play and we can really see hoe good he is.

 

[GenoT]

As a special-teamer, Goodwin has value. Does that value guarantee a roster spot? Who knows?

Other than STs, he’s a JAG.

 

[fivetwos]

Wow.

I 100% figured I'd read someone making the case for this guy being a special teams ace and a must keep.

He wasnt good enough to get defensive snaps, and I still maintain the special teams mess was simply due to bad football players on it.

We signed so many DB bottom of the roster types that ought to fix that, and I dont see Goodwin on this years roster.

Any Garrett ERA player that's reasonably questionable needs to be gone anyway.