More Parnell talk

[Bluefin]

Mickey Spagnola should have called in.

He still has a corn cob up his keister regarding Jermey Parnell.

Bryan Broaddus @BryanBroaddus · 15h 15 hours ago
“@jvirrueta3088: @BryanBroaddus you dislike Parnell as much as Mickey does?” I do not.

 

[xwalker]

Darrion Weems was practicing at LT during the off-season before getting hurt early in training camp.

I expect him to be the favorite to become the new swing tackle next year.

I'm surprised Tony Hills has remained on the roster this long after Doug Free healed from his first injury.

He's needed now with Free dinged again.

I'm not expecting Hills to get a contract offer from us this off-season.

Yes, I was surprised that Hills remained after Free returned from the 1st injury. I guess they were concerned about his injury returning. Is his current injury on the same foot/ankle as the original injury?

Yes, I think Weems is likely to be the Swing Tackle. I think Hawkins is an option at OG or OT. Actually, Weems has the build to be an OG also, but I think they just want him concentrating on OT.

They could bring Hills to training camp for the veterans minimum. They need to stay prepared for injuries that occur during training camp.

I wouldn't be surprised to see them draft another OL in the mid rounds.

 

[xwalker]

Bryan Broaddus @BryanBroaddus · 15h 15 hours ago
“@jvirrueta3088: @BryanBroaddus you dislike Parnell as much as Mickey does?” I do not.

It's funny how some media guys just don't like some players. Mickey with Parnell. Mike Fisher with RoMc.

 

[remdak]

Bryan Broaddus @BryanBroaddus · 15h 15 hours ago
“@jvirrueta3088: @BryanBroaddus you dislike Parnell as much as Mickey does?” I do not.

Parnell must give Mickey a hard time in the locker room or something like that. You can tell both Mickey and Broaddus don't like Scandrick on a personal level as well.

 

[gmoney112]

Parnell must give Mickey a hard time in the locker room or something like that. You can tell both Mickey and Broaddus don't like Scandrick on a personal level as well.

Haha yeah, Scandrick is kind of an a-hole. I like those kinds of dudes though. They don't give a flip what anyone thinks, their only concern is attempting to be the best at what they do and being responsible to those around them that actually matter.

I have no doubt that Scandrick has little patience for those he doesn't think matter to his craft, and it comes across in his attitude towards them which is probably why they don't like him. I really doubt he cares though.

 

[xwalker]

Parnell must give Mickey a hard time in the locker room or something like that. You can tell both Mickey and Broaddus don't like Scandrick on a personal level as well.

Yes, I think sometimes it comes down to just one or two bad interactions with a player. Mike Fisher has been hell-bent to stir up and issue with RoMc since he first arrived. Normally, Fisher is a good, balance reporter, but he has some obvious bias with RoMc.

 

[Bluefin]

Yes, I was surprised that Hills remained after Free returned from the 1st injury. I guess they were concerned about his injury returning.

No idea why they kept Tony Hills after Doug Free returned.

They risked losing Ken Bishop and Davon Coleman in that time.

Maybe these rookies will never amount to much but I look forward to seeing what they can do next year after an off-season of NFL training.

I wouldn't have risked either in order to keep Hills.

Is his current injury on the same foot/ankle as the original injury?

It's the other foot.

The new injury is in Free's left foot and involves bones spurs.

The RT broke some small bones in his right foot during the Seattle game.

Yes, I think Weems is likely to be the Swing Tackle. I think Hawkins is an option at OG or OT. Actually, Weems has the build to be an OG also, but I think they just want him concentrating on OT.

The team supposedly really likes Darrion Weems, be nice if he proves to be a keeper.

I do wonder where Donald Hawkins' long term home will be, tackle or guard?

I'd like to try him inside.

They could bring Hills to training camp for the veterans minimum. They need to stay prepared for injuries that occur during training camp.

Certainly possible.

I prefer to go after younger players, though.

I wouldn't be surprised to see them draft another OL in the mid rounds.

I know the defense needs attention, but free agency should help with that and give the team flexibility once the draft arrives.

I'm willing to take a RT at any point and a guard is also on my list, 2015 is the last year of Mackenzy Bernadeau's contract.

 

[xwalker]

I'm willing to take a RT at any point and a guard is also on my list, 2015 is the last year of Mackenzy Bernadeau's contract.

They were going to draft OG Trai Turner in a draft day trade, but he got picked a few spots ahead of that pick. He was one of my pet cats in the draft. He was a RS Sophomore that probably needed 1 year in the NFL to develop, but he had good upside. If they were willing to pick him in the 3rd round, I assume that they will be looked to draft a Guard in 2015.

 

[Bluefin]

They were going to draft OG Trai Turner in a draft day trade, but he got picked a few spots ahead of that pick. He was one of my pet cats in the draft. He was a RS Sophomore that probably needed 1 year in the NFL to develop, but he had good upside. If they were willing to pick him in the 3rd round, I assume that they will be looked to draft a Guard in 2015.

The team's desire to draft Trai Turner brings into question their long term plans for Zack Martin.

Was the initial plan to play Martin at RG for a year and then move him out to RT to replace Doug Free?

Has Martin been so good inside that the plan has changed?

I prefer to keep Martin inside but believe he'd be just as good at tackle.

Dude's a football player.

We need more like him.

 

[jterrell]

No idea why they kept Tony Hills after Doug Free returned.

They risked losing Ken Bishop and Davon Coleman in that time.

Maybe these rookies will never amount to much but I look forward to seeing what they can do next year after an off-season of NFL training.

I wouldn't have risked either in order to keep Hills.




It's the other foot.

The new injury is in Free's left foot and involves bones spurs.

The RT broke some small bones in his right foot during the Seattle game.




The team supposedly really likes Darrion Weems, be nice if he proves to be a keeper.

I do wonder where Donald Hawkins' long term home will be, tackle or guard?

I'd like to try him inside.




Certainly possible.

I prefer to go after younger players, though.




I know the defense needs attention, but free agency should help with that and give the team flexibility once the draft arrives.

I'm willing to take a RT at any point and a guard is also on my list, 2015 is the last year of Mackenzy Bernadeau's contract.

As a note: Tony Hills was considered a far, far better prospect than either guy their entire lives.
I realize Hills is 30 and the others are kids but Hills has a tremendous resume and is far more likely than the other two to actually help you in a football game.

Bishop and Coleman were immediately supplanted by Brent and could never eat into Hayden's PT.

Hills is a nice veteran to have at the bottom of your roster because if injuries hit he can fill in and play.
A lot like Montrae Holland was.

Coleman and Bishop have long roads in front of them.

 

[jterrell]

The team's desire to draft Trai Turner brings into question their long term plans for Zack Martin.

Was the initial plan to play Martin at RG for a year and then move him out to RT to replace Doug Free?

Has Martin been so good inside that the plan has changed?

I prefer to keep Martin inside but believe he'd be just as good at tackle.

Dude's a football player.

We need more like him.

They have consistently stated they'd play Martin at OG because that is where he is best.
I don't see that changing.

I think they'll consider r3 and r4 OL eternally. At that round you can give a guy a year or two to learn and they can use cheap depth.

 

[FuzzyLumpkins]

As a note: Tony Hills was considered a far, far better prospect than either guy their entire lives.
I realize Hills is 30 and the others are kids but Hills has a tremendous resume and is far more likely than the other two to actually help you in a football game.

Bishop and Coleman were immediately supplanted by Brent and could never eat into Hayden's PT.

Hills is a nice veteran to have at the bottom of your roster because if injuries hit he can fill in and play.
A lot like Montrae Holland was.

Coleman and Bishop have long roads in front of them.

Bishop and Coleman were 7th rd/UDFA types. Expectations are about nil at that point as fringe guys and Garrett knows Brent already. I agree they have long roads ahead of them but making the team opening day was a huge step in the right direction.

 

[xwalker]

The team's desire to draft Trai Turner brings into question their long term plans for Zack Martin.

Was the initial plan to play Martin at RG for a year and then move him out to RT to replace Doug Free?

Has Martin been so good inside that the plan has changed?

I prefer to keep Martin inside but believe he'd be just as good at tackle.

Dude's a football player.

We need more like him.

Leary's knee could last 10 years or it could pop tomorrow. Once it pops, he's probably done. I think this issue could be part of the reason they wanted Turner.

I really hope they don't try to move Martin. I'm sure he could manage, but he does not fit into the bell curve of NFL OTs physically with a lack of length and they would have to replace him at OG.

 

[xwalker]

As a note: Tony Hills was considered a far, far better prospect than either guy their entire lives.
I realize Hills is 30 and the others are kids but Hills has a tremendous resume and is far more likely than the other two to actually help you in a football game.

Bishop and Coleman were immediately supplanted by Brent and could never eat into Hayden's PT.

Hills is a nice veteran to have at the bottom of your roster because if injuries hit he can fill in and play.
A lot like Montrae Holland was.

Coleman and Bishop have long roads in front of them.

Tony Hills Draft notes:
Had a career-threatening knee injury in high school that resulted in nerve damage and needed minor surgery later to clean out debris … Coupled with his left leg (fibula) fracture late in 2007, further medical evaluation will be needed to get him a clean bill of health …

Not explosive coming out of his stance and while he is a good position-type blocker, he lacks pop behind his hand punch …

Might be a better fit inside at guard, as he's a bit of a waist bender with some stiffness in his hips that causes him to struggle vs. movement at times …

Has to become more aggressive shooting his hands with force, as his punch won't shock or jolt an oncoming defender … Plays at a even keel tempo, but you would like to see a more "nasty" nature from a left tackle …

Gets good hand placement, but must lock on, grab and drag down defenders with better intent (seems to be going through the motions at times) …

When he gets too erect in his stance, bull rushers have had success pushing him back into the pocket and he needs to hunker down and anchor better (base gets narrow) …

Likes to grab his opponent a lot, but needs to be more discrete when doing so to prevent costly penalties … Not the quickest in recognizing defensive schemes and will be late off the X's …

Has problems moving laterally to handle the edge rushers and needs to be more forceful shooting his hands on reach blocks …

Can handle the short pull, but his timed speed fails to translate when he has to move to the second level (looks sluggish moving long distances) …

Better working in-line and must do a better job of staying square in his kick slide, as defenders have had success getting past him with good club moves on his outside shoulder …

Must stay with his blocks longer moving upfield and has to take better angles when looking for second-level targets to hit.

Compares To: JONATHAN SCOTT-Detroit … Like the player he replaced in the Texas starting lineup, Hills is very effective blocking in-line, and if he can show more urgency on the pulls and traps he might be a better fit at guard than at tackle. He lacks the loose hips and strength to shock and jolt vs. the bull rush, but does a good job of widening the rush lanes, thanks to good hand placement and long arms. He can be pushed back to the pocket vs. a strong bull rush, as he has a marginal anchor. His injury problems are a concern, as it could impact his quickness, which is adequate at best.

 

[Bluefin]

They have consistently stated they'd play Martin at OG because that is where he is best.

I don't see that changing.

The team can say whatever it wants publicly and then do something completely different.

Jeff Sullivan certainly opined that Zack Martin is the RT of the future during a story he did in October.

With Doug Free out for three or four weeks, Jermey Parnell will be inserted at right tackle. Don't see moving Martin at this point and putting Mackenzy Bernadeau at guard. The plan all along was for Martin to move to right tackle during the offseason, and he's dominating at guard right now, so why change that dynamic? Also, then Free returns and Martin has to change yet again. As a rookie, that just doesn't make sense.

The team trying to trade back into the third round this year to select LSU guard Trai Turner plays hand in hand with Sullivan's thoughts.

Martin has been so good inside, maybe the plan has changed since the Turner trade didn't materialize.

Or maybe it hasn't.

 

[jterrell]

The team can say whatever it wants publicly and then do something completely different.

Jeff Sullivan certainly opined that Zack Martin is the RT of the future during a story he did in October.



The team trying to trade back into the third round this year to select LSU guard Trai Turner plays hand in hand with Sullivan's thoughts.

Martin has been so good inside, maybe the plan has changed since the Turner trade didn't materialize.

Or maybe it hasn't.

And Jeff Sullivan can speculate all he likes. None of that changes anything.
Zach Martin is a pro bowl caliber Guard who most NFL folks thought was best suited for that position.

Martin is your best interior OL and it would seem rather silly to move him outside messing with what works.

Doug Free has been very good this year and that right side has been arguably better than the left.

Dallas liked Trai Turner last year long before they drafted Martin.
If Dallas was trying to trade back into round 3 for Turner after selecting Martin they didn't try very hard.
Trai only went 4 picks before the end of the tradable portion of the round.

 

[big dog cowboy]

No idea why they kept Tony Hills after Doug Free returned.

They risked losing Ken Bishop and Davon Coleman in that time.

Maybe these rookies will never amount to much but I look forward to seeing what they can do next year after an off-season of NFL training.

I wouldn't have risked either in order to keep Hills.

Amen. I didn't like or understand any of that. Unless Hills has shown something not being reported.

 

[Bluefin]

And Jeff Sullivan can speculate all he likes. None of that changes anything.

Or maybe it just doesn't fit your agenda?

Jeff Sullivan has worked at Valley Ranch for years, you're very quick to dismiss his point of view for some reason.

Zach Martin is a pro bowl caliber Guard who most NFL folks thought was best suited for that position.

Martin is your best interior OL and it would seem rather silly to move him outside messing with what works.

I prefer to leave Zack Martin inside.

That doesn't mean Dallas didn't have the idea all along to slide him out to RT in 2015.

He is an option at RT if Doug Free and Jermey Parnell leave during free agency.

Having this option is a good thing.

Doug Free has been very good this year and that right side has been arguably better than the left.

All the more reason for Free to to entertain offers on the open market.

He took a $7M pay cut last year to stay in Dallas, maybe he wants to make that money back.

This is Free's last chance to make some money.

Dallas liked Trai Turner last year long before they drafted Martin.
If Dallas was trying to trade back into round 3 for Turner after selecting Martin they didn't try very hard.
Trai only went 4 picks before the end of the tradable portion of the round.

All that matters is the Cowboys liked Trai Turner and attempted to trade in order to select the guard.

They were reportedly willing to use their 2015 second round pick to complete that deal.

Sounds like trying to me.

 

[Bluefin]

Jerry Jones snippets from his appearance on 105.3 the FAN yesterday courtesy **click-bait**.

radio link

WHERE IS PARNELL COMPARED TO FREE? – Well, physically Jeremy Parnell has maybe the biggest punch on the team as far as his punch. He’s got those long arms, and being a basketball player and principally a basketball player in his young years, he’s might have some of the very best feet. He’s always had the issue of staying consistent, being consistent. And you need that badly obviously in the offensive line because it just takes one inconsistency at the wrong time and you can impact the game on that one play, that one mistake. But I like him. I don’t think anybody has a better swing, backup tackle, because he can play both tackles. I don’t think there’s a better backup situation in the NFL.

IS THERE A POSSIBILITY THE LINE PERFORMS BETTER WITH PARNELL THAN FREE? – Well, I think that’s too far, but certainly I think there’s times we’re on par. And there have been times. They’ve had a competition all year, and last year though, it was more pointed competition. Frankly, it wouldn’t have surprised anybody to have won out on that. It turns out he did not, but that’s another day. It doesn’t mean it’s not possible in the future. So, you could get better. Parnell is very capable of getting better because he’s at that stage. He hasn’t played a lot of football.

 

[Kaiser]

Those weights are rarely accurate, IMO. They've had Josh Brent listed at 320 since he returned to the 53 man roster but we know directly from comments by Garrett that he was closer to 340 when they first activated him.

I wish the NFL would require teams to keep accurate weights for players. They weigh in every week during the season but the listed weights rarely ever change.

The Texas Rangers had a minor league reliever named Wilmer Font that was 6'4" and at least 250 pounds. He has always listed as 180 pounds in the press listings and someone finally asked him about it a year ago. He said he was 180 when he signed as a free agent out of Venezuela when he was 16 years old and they had never changed it. When I googled him just now he was listed at 265.