Making The Dallas Cowboys: A Good Training Camp Performance May Not Be Enough

[waving monkey]

Earlier in the offseason, the NFL decided at the owner’s meeting that the roster cut down from 90 to 75 was pointless and eliminated it altogether. The reason this is important is that in the past teams have had to cut guys they like in order to get through a preseason game. For example, say you like a wide receiver but you need an extra arm at quarterback so you can rest a veteran.


You end up running the risk that they’ll be gone for good while that quarterback is cut the following week. So now it’s a straight cut from 90 to 53, which in its own right will be very difficult for the Dallas Cowboys.

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[Longboysfan]

A good tell on how far we have come this year.

After the last round of cuts.

See how many cut Cowboy players are picked up by other teams.

 

[Stash]

I think in projecting the roster - outside of possible injuries of course - it should be fairly easy to make logical assumptions.

They've invested heavily in defensive backs in the draft, therefore we should believe that they will go long there. Likely 10 players there.

They also invested in the defensive line and they could have some roster turnover expected there next year. Lawrence's contract is up, as is Paea's one year deal (if he makes the team this year) and they could potentially cut Cedric Thornton if he proves to not be what they had hoped. That would seem to be good reason why they would also go long here. Probably 10 guys as well.

The offensive line is the backbone of the team and I think they know that. Despite how good they are, the team looks to be continuing to strengthen the group. And given the changes at two positions, I would expect them to keep a healthy number of options on hand if one of their projected starters isn't up to the task. I would keep 9 guys this year.

To make up for going long at these spots, I expect them to go light at quarterback (2), keep 3 running backs and a fullback, 4, but possibly as few as 3 tight ends, and at this point, I see just 5 receivers, with Butler having a good camp and thus far holding off Noah Brown or the other young receivers.

I think the number is 24 on offense to give the defense the ability to go long in two spots with 26 total along with the 3 specialist positions.

Essentially giving up a #3 quarterback and a 6th receiver (who will both very likely be on the practice squad).

 

[Thefeelofcotton]

I am of the opinion that you can never have too much competition at ANY positions. Iron sharpens iron and no player should be comfortable at their position, not even Dak and Zeke.

 

[jday]

Earlier in the offseason, the NFL decided at the owner’s meeting that the roster cut down from 90 to 75 was pointless and eliminated it altogether. The reason this is important is that in the past teams have had to cut guys they like in order to get through a preseason game. For example, say you like a wide receiver but you need an extra arm at quarterback so you can rest a veteran.


You end up running the risk that they’ll be gone for good while that quarterback is cut the following week. So now it’s a straight cut from 90 to 53, which in its own right will be very difficult for the Dallas Cowboys.

link/https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/201...d-training-camp-performance-may-not-be-enough

I suspect there is a link between the truth of how hard it will be to make the Cowboys final 53 this year and how many people showed up to voluntary workouts. The competition this training camp is going to be intense...especially between corners and receivers. Both position groups come equipped with about 3 guys a piece who will not be a Cowboy in September. So the more face time these guys can get with their coaches, the better. They need every snap they can get to make an impression and makes sure it stays there through preseason.

 

[Typhus]

Not having to trim from the 90 will help in keeping the team healthy through the rigors of camp, but also provides a more extensive evaluation now.
Definitely flooding the positional evaluation process, but this extended roster hold is an advantage for the coaches, less knee jerk, and more of letting the best man win.

On a side note, I see the new rule change as an advantage to more talent depleted teams in the league, like the Browns. They can wait around like sharks in the water, and attack a bloated player pool hitting the market all at once.