Let's talk Jason Ferguson

[Crown Royal]

I think we all liked the way he played, great against the run and good push up the middle, but Ratliff has taken it up a notch. He is effective on the run as well and gets an even better pass rush.

We don't know if this is going to stay this good, or if Fergy would have done the same in this scheme, but I think with the developments in Miami this will be thought of.

How much longer is on his contract, and is there a chance we can do business with a team like Miami? Could he be cut to save cap room? I would personally like to keep him, but with he, Ratliff and Tank all at the same position, I don't know if all that cap is well allocated.

 

[big dog cowboy]

With the $$$ he is scheduled to make next year, I believe he is all but gone.

 

[Cowboys22]

He will start at DT next year with Tank behind him. Ratliff will start at RDE with Spears behind him. Fergy is too good to let go and his salary is not over the top.

 

[Crown Royal]

He will start at DT next year with Tank behind him. Ratliff will start at RDE with Spears behind him. Fergy is too good to let go and his salary is not over the top.

Are you serious? Canty is playing very well - we would sooner bench Spears than Canty.

 

[Cowboys22]

Are you serious? Canty is playing very well - we would sooner bench Spears than Canty.

My bad, I meant LDE in front of Spears.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

*cue Michael Winicki*

but I will say it again, a line of Ratliff, Ferg and Canty would be downright dominating

 

[Crown Royal]

*cue Michael Winicki*

but I will say it again, a line of Ratliff, Ferg and Canty would be downright dominating

Agree, though I ask, who do you take out on passing downs to put in Hatcher? Canty? Move Ratliff inside and put Hatcher back strong side?

 

[Bob Sacamano]

Agree, though I ask, who do you take out on passing downs to put in Hatcher? Canty? Move Ratliff inside and put Hatcher back strong side?

you bring in Hatcher for Canty, like we are doing now

Canty is average rushing the passer

 

[Crown Royal]

you bring in Hatcher for Canty, like we are doing now

Canty is average rushing the passer

When did this start? I was pretty sure I've been seeing Hatcher coming in for spears.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

When did this start? I was pretty sure I've been seeing Hatcher coming in for spears.

I thought Bowen came in for Spears?

 

[theogt]

Bowen comes in for Canty. Hatcher for Spears.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

Bowen comes in for Canty. Hatcher for Spears.

ahhhok

 

[Crown Royal]

Bowen comes in for Canty. Hatcher for Spears.

ahhhok

Either way it shows how effective Canty and Spears are versus the pass.

 

[theogt]

Either way it shows how effective Canty and Spears are versus the pass.

Canty actually stays in on pass-rush personnel packages. This is one of the reasons Hatcher doesn't get much time. The position he backs up (LDE) comes out on those downs.

 

[SuspectCorner]

I'm guessing they keep Ferg to platoon with Tank at NT, move Ratliff to DE opposite Canty, and dangle Spears.

 

[DMOB]

Still, it sure is nice to have depth. Love the different schemes we can drum up.

 

[IndianaCowboyFan]

Still, it sure is nice to have depth. Love the different schemes we can drum up.

Really, how long has it been that we had such quality of depth?

 

[Boysboy]

We'll take a bigger cap hit cutting him than keeping him.

Thankfully, Fergy ISN'T going anywhere next year.

 

[NextGenBoys]

We'll take a bigger cap hit cutting him than keeping him.

Thankfully, Fergy ISN'T going anywhere next year.

Nice. This D is only the beginning. Hell, this TEAM is just the beginning. I feel bad for the rest of the league.

Ok, I'm lying....No I dont. Not at all.

 

[theogt]

We'll take a bigger cap hit cutting him than keeping him.

Thankfully, Fergy ISN'T going anywhere next year.

No, we would save about $2.4 million by cutting him ($5.6 to keep, $3.2 to cut).