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I'm going to start these thought's with a player most people probably aren't thinking about rigt now and thats, CedricThornton. In a recent mailbag on DC.com the brought up a comment he made last yr that says alot about this coaching staff. He said "they expect you to come in, in shape". In said mailbag Broaddus says that seemed to be his hold back in 2016. But says he was working out at Frisco way before OTA's and its showing in practices. Says he's already in there with the starters with noticeable difference from 2016. Thornton was always a problem for this OL because he's so strong while he was with the eagles. Looking forward to seeing him with the pads on at TC.
Nolan Carroll and the CB situation. I think Dallas values veteran experience, as we saw even last yr Collins, Irving, and Mayowa didnt really get significant amounts of snaps until Crawford and Lawrence bodies broke down. So i think one of these CBs are going to be have to be significantly better to replace him in the lineup.
Broaddus and others at VR seem to be talking more and more about Awuzie switching positions at some point. He was a low RD2 guy so he's not really a guy who is a lock for any one set position. He's agressive and he's a tackler but he just doesnt seem as fluid as they might like at CB. KInda like what Byron Jones showed when they played him at CB. Couldn't really handle the quickness some WR's showed. Awuzie and Jones do look to have the same type of skillset. So Awuzie going in and playing centerfield when Jones drops down to cover TE's would be smart.
Collins im going to call it now will be starting at RT in 2016, and its going to be Cooper starting at RG with Green playing the swing T. And im not complaining one bit because this team will continue to have depth with Green, Looney, Cleary, Bell and Skipper incase of injuries. This team has made life really easy for Dak and Elliot.
I think Butler might be in trouble. With Switzer already becoming a favorite of Dak and the coaching staff, he's going to take snaps away from Butler. But the danger doesnt really come from Switzer because i dont think he could go into a game and be a outside guy on every play incase of a a injury to Dez or TW. The danger comes from Andy Jones an Noah Brown as they been catching coaches eyes during OTAs and minicamp. They been improving and doing the little things. If they can make noise during TC and show it in preseason i have no doubt Butler would get cut.
Collins is getting alot of attention from DC.com lately, but they need to hold on. This team isnt going to kick Crawford aside unless his body just cant go. And if he's healthy they shouldn't. When Crawford is healthy the guy is a beast. Always in the backfield. He did really good last for a guy basically playing with 1 arm. Collins is the future 3tech but at present it's Crawford's job to lose IMO. I dont like that philosophy as im loving how these young guys are playing. But thats reality with this team. If Crawford can go he's the starter with Collins coming in on the 3rd series.
One player i dont think will ever come back is Demarcus Lawrence. His back is taking a Romo-like turn. But its good Dallas didnt neglect the spot, as they have Mayowa, Tapper, and Moore who can man the spot. I didnt mention Charlton because i dont think Irving will win his appeal and he will be gone atleast until week 6. He's suspended 4 games but he will most likely need 2 more weeks to get back in game shape.
Word is Hitchens is showing some really good play, granted without pads. But he has a lion looking over his shoulder named Jaylon. If Jaylon shows enough in TC and preseason Hitchens might be headed to ST ace. I dont think Jaylon will start the yr as the starting MIKE, but at some point this yr i think he will replace Hitchens. And it will be Jaylon and not Hitchens in on nickle downs.
This LCB will end up being either Brown or Lewis. Scandrick will be the slot as most teams run the majority of the game with 3 WR's anyways. MY preference is Lewis as i think he has the best ball skills and cover skills then any of the CBs on this team. He get's a little handsy but IMO he played to the rules of College. But its not like he didnt show the ability to just be a magnet on a WR and shut him down. These Depth problems at WR CB and S are a great thing for this team to have.
Im one who think s this team still needs to bring in a QB. Not comfortable with only Moore as the backup. I dont think any of the undrafted guys will be on this team long.
There are some questions on this team, but not any really glaring needs. People will point to DE and pressure. But like i have been saying since last yr. Dallas finished the yr as one of the better sack and pressure front 7 in the last 6 weeks of the yr when they were forced to get their young guys in there playing significant snaps. They will be without a big one in Irving to start the yr IMO. But they added guys who should be able to fill the void. IMO the real question is the inside. Dallas needs Crawford to get healthy, Collins to keep improving and Thornton and Paea to fill the middle and get some pressure aswell.
I like this teams chances this yr, anything else than a superbowl appearance for me this yr is a really big dissappointment. It's time, they have the depth and they have the core to dominate the NFC. Its time to take that next step and bring back them 92-93 feelings. Enjoy the ride.
Nolan Carroll and the CB situation. I think Dallas values veteran experience, as we saw even last yr Collins, Irving, and Mayowa didnt really get significant amounts of snaps until Crawford and Lawrence bodies broke down. So i think one of these CBs are going to be have to be significantly better to replace him in the lineup.
Broaddus and others at VR seem to be talking more and more about Awuzie switching positions at some point. He was a low RD2 guy so he's not really a guy who is a lock for any one set position. He's agressive and he's a tackler but he just doesnt seem as fluid as they might like at CB. KInda like what Byron Jones showed when they played him at CB. Couldn't really handle the quickness some WR's showed. Awuzie and Jones do look to have the same type of skillset. So Awuzie going in and playing centerfield when Jones drops down to cover TE's would be smart.
Collins im going to call it now will be starting at RT in 2016, and its going to be Cooper starting at RG with Green playing the swing T. And im not complaining one bit because this team will continue to have depth with Green, Looney, Cleary, Bell and Skipper incase of injuries. This team has made life really easy for Dak and Elliot.
I think Butler might be in trouble. With Switzer already becoming a favorite of Dak and the coaching staff, he's going to take snaps away from Butler. But the danger doesnt really come from Switzer because i dont think he could go into a game and be a outside guy on every play incase of a a injury to Dez or TW. The danger comes from Andy Jones an Noah Brown as they been catching coaches eyes during OTAs and minicamp. They been improving and doing the little things. If they can make noise during TC and show it in preseason i have no doubt Butler would get cut.
Collins is getting alot of attention from DC.com lately, but they need to hold on. This team isnt going to kick Crawford aside unless his body just cant go. And if he's healthy they shouldn't. When Crawford is healthy the guy is a beast. Always in the backfield. He did really good last for a guy basically playing with 1 arm. Collins is the future 3tech but at present it's Crawford's job to lose IMO. I dont like that philosophy as im loving how these young guys are playing. But thats reality with this team. If Crawford can go he's the starter with Collins coming in on the 3rd series.
One player i dont think will ever come back is Demarcus Lawrence. His back is taking a Romo-like turn. But its good Dallas didnt neglect the spot, as they have Mayowa, Tapper, and Moore who can man the spot. I didnt mention Charlton because i dont think Irving will win his appeal and he will be gone atleast until week 6. He's suspended 4 games but he will most likely need 2 more weeks to get back in game shape.
Word is Hitchens is showing some really good play, granted without pads. But he has a lion looking over his shoulder named Jaylon. If Jaylon shows enough in TC and preseason Hitchens might be headed to ST ace. I dont think Jaylon will start the yr as the starting MIKE, but at some point this yr i think he will replace Hitchens. And it will be Jaylon and not Hitchens in on nickle downs.
This LCB will end up being either Brown or Lewis. Scandrick will be the slot as most teams run the majority of the game with 3 WR's anyways. MY preference is Lewis as i think he has the best ball skills and cover skills then any of the CBs on this team. He get's a little handsy but IMO he played to the rules of College. But its not like he didnt show the ability to just be a magnet on a WR and shut him down. These Depth problems at WR CB and S are a great thing for this team to have.
Im one who think s this team still needs to bring in a QB. Not comfortable with only Moore as the backup. I dont think any of the undrafted guys will be on this team long.
There are some questions on this team, but not any really glaring needs. People will point to DE and pressure. But like i have been saying since last yr. Dallas finished the yr as one of the better sack and pressure front 7 in the last 6 weeks of the yr when they were forced to get their young guys in there playing significant snaps. They will be without a big one in Irving to start the yr IMO. But they added guys who should be able to fill the void. IMO the real question is the inside. Dallas needs Crawford to get healthy, Collins to keep improving and Thornton and Paea to fill the middle and get some pressure aswell.
I like this teams chances this yr, anything else than a superbowl appearance for me this yr is a really big dissappointment. It's time, they have the depth and they have the core to dominate the NFC. Its time to take that next step and bring back them 92-93 feelings. Enjoy the ride.
