MYSA Blog: Will Cowboys draft an edge rusher?

[WoodysGirl]

By
Tom Orsborn on Apr 24, 09 01:59 PM

There's been speculation the Cowboys will target edge rushers in this weekend's draft, but Jerry Jones dismissed that notion yesterday, saying he'd rather leave it to Wade Phillips to develop what's already on the roster.

"When I was visitng with Dan Reeves, Dan Reeves said the best he's ever seen in his entire coaching career at creating and getting your player or his to be a pressure play is Wade Phillips," Jones said. "So I don't feel pressure to get him a top pressure player, because I feel like he will adapt and will get pressure with what we ultimately do end up with or with our veterans."

In other words, Jones wants Phillips to bring out the best in Anthony Spencer, the team's 2007 first-round pick who was expected to have a big season last year but was hampered by injuries.

 

[Hypnotoad]

Sounds like hes trying to rationalize not wanting to spend a high pick on an edge rusher. eg 'Wade will bring out the best in the 6th round pick we plan to spend.'

 

[Chocolate Lab]

Bye Greg.

 

[cowboyjoe]

Sounds like hes trying to rationalize not wanting to spend a high pick on an edge rusher. eg 'Wade will bring out the best in the 6th round pick we plan to spend.'

yeah but like mac engel said the other day; jerry would say one thing then contradict himself with something else

because remember when jerry jones we want players with big motors, heart, intensity

 

[Shinywalrus]

Translation:

"Gee, New England and Miami, it sure would be swell if you guys could forget you ever heard of Larry English."

 

[DBOY3141]

Sidbury, Williams, or Vekuine(kid from Hawaii) will be a Cowboy by Sunday night

 

[Bluefin]

Bye Greg.

What about Justin Rogers?

Is special teams ability alone reason enough to keep an outside 'backer on a 3-4 team who doesn't sniff the field otherwise?

Specials are important, I know, but does Rogers have any upside on defense or is he a lifer in the third phase only?

 

[BAT]

Veikune in the 4th!!!

 

[Monster Heel]

What about Justin Rogers?

Is special teams ability alone reason enough to keep an outside 'backer on a 3-4 team who doesn't sniff the field otherwise?

Specials are important, I know, but does Rogers have any upside on defense or is he a lifer in the third phase only?

Looks like he's a lifer in the 3rd phase. I've seen and heard nothing to suggest that they even consider him as a backer.

 

[Bluefin]

Looks like he's a lifer in the 3rd phase. I've seen and heard nothing to suggest that they even consider him as a backer.

And if the coaches feel like that, that is exactly the type of player we need to be trying to replace.

If we bring in prospects and they don't show enough to make the roster, so be it, then Justin Rogers can stay, but we need to be constantly striving to find rushers for our defense.

We didn't even place one on the practice squad last season after the Saints signed Tearrius George.

 

[big dog cowboy]

At some point Greg's replacement needs drafted.

I'd rather that happened this weekend.

 

[Bluefin]

I'm all for adding two new rushers with potential if we can can find them at the right spots.

 

[WoodysGirl]

At some point Greg's replacement needs drafted.

I'd rather that happened this weekend.

They've tried twice..

Almost 0-2, if Spencer doesn't turn the corner.

Yeah he'll be the starter this year, but he has to actually produce.

 

[Bluefin]

Yeah he'll be the starter this year, but he has to actually produce.

While avoiding injury if at all possible and showing up for treatment if something should happen.

 

[TonyRomo#9]

i like whats been seen of spencer..
i think people saw Ware become an Instant Worldbeater, so we wonder why Spencer Didn't.

Spencer will have a big year.

 

[Hypnotoad]

I haven't given up on Carpenter. I have a feeling that this will be his break out year...



... to break out of this roster

 

[Rush 2112]

Translation:

"Gee, New England and Miami, it sure would be swell if you guys could forget you ever heard of Larry English."

There are only two guys in this draft who were one man wrecking crews off the edge in this draft......maybe 3.....I mean guys who brought it every game.

1) Larry English

2) Everette Brown

3) Brian Orapko

Lawrence Sidbury is intriguing becasue of the measurables but not nearly consistent enough vs. that level of competition.

I'd be shocked if we didn't try to trade up for English.

Possibly EB if he falls to within range.

Return to NIU where we got Free.

There is a UVA connection between Mike London Richmond HC and John Garrett (concerning Sidbury).

If anyone can make Sidbury a NFL caliber pass rusher it's Wade and his scheme. Sidbury is apparently very smart.

 

[DallasDomination]

Anthony spencer...season 3....Make or break.

 

[Randy White]

What about Justin Rogers?

Is special teams ability alone reason enough to keep an outside 'backer on a 3-4 team who doesn't sniff the field otherwise?

Yes, and it's not the first time the Cowboys have done that before. As a matter of fact, it started with Jimmah Jenius. Players like Bobby Abrams, Tommy Agee, Mickey Pruitt, Joe Fishback, Derrick Gainer, and Elvis Patterson were kept on the roster exclusively because of special teams.

 

[Monster Heel]

Yes, and it's not the first time the Cowboys have done that before. As a matter of fact, it started with Jimmah Jenius. Players like Bobby Abrams, Tommy Agee, Mickey Pruitt, Joe Fishback, Derrick Gainer, and Elvis Patterson were kept on the roster exclusively because of special teams.

Rogers isn't really what I'd call a standout on ST though.