Nick Ralston Is Sticking Around

[CT Dal Fan]

The Cowboys signed fullback Nick Ralston to the active roster from the practice squad. Ralston was elevated and returned to the practice squad the past three weeks. But if the Cowboys did that again he would have been subject to waivers on Monday, so now he's on the 53.

He also got a two year deal. I like this since he has worked so hard since he's gotten here and from what I've heard he's always wanted to be a Cowboy!

 

[T-RO]

With all the pressure on the 53-man roster w/so many players poised to return...I never would have guessed they'd add an undrafted fullback.

 

[dsturgeon]

Good. The cowboys should be at the top of the league for team rushing, and be doing play action passes the the FB

 

[CT Dal Fan]

With all the pressure on the 53-man roster w/so many players poised to return...I never would have guessed they'd add an undrafted fullback.

The coaches were really praising him after last week. He's becoming one of the best special teams guys on the roster.

 

[Beaker42]

The coaches were really praising him after last week. He's becoming one of the best special teams guys on the roster.

How’s we make room for him.

 

[CT Dal Fan]

How’s we make room for him.

There was an open roster spot anyway, plus tackle Brandon Knight was waived. Dallas also signed TE Jeremy Sprinkle to the 53, but somebody else needs to go Monday when La'el Collins returns from suspension.

 

[Techsass]

The coaches were really praising him after last week. He's becoming one of the best special teams guys on the roster.

So we can still look forward to McGovern's chances at scoring TDs? Cool

 

[jazzcat22]

McGovern lines up as a TE. Ralston at FB and McGovern comes in to block and Zeke pounds it through. Great short yardage and goal line situations.

 

[Mr_437]

Good for Ralston, ready to see what he can do for the run game.

 

[JW82]

Maybe they need a new FB because McGovern is moving to center.

 

[America's Cowboy]

If one had to pick between using Ralston or McGovern as FB during goal line situations, I would definitely take McGovern. Plus, when has a FB even been used all year, besides at the goal line?

Cowboys have at least 5 players coming back after the bye week. Using a much needed 53 team roster spot for a FB who the Cowboys never use, especially with 5 players ready to come back in a few days, makes absolutely no sense.

Nothing against Ralston. I like him, but...which player is going to get cut to make room for a FB whom the Cowboys have yet to use at all in our Offense after 5 weeks?

 

[MoistMayonnaise]

Not sure what is trying to be accomplished with this move. I can't see him on the 53 after the bye week. Hope he plays well tomorrow though.

 

[Zman5]

If they feel Grier has learn the offense enough, they can always release Rush and move him to the PS. I doubt any team will claim him now.

 

[speedkilz88]

Not sure what is trying to be accomplished with this move. I can't see him on the 53 after the bye week. Hope he plays well tomorrow though.

Ralston is playing STs.

 

[gimmesix]

If one had to pick between using Ralston or McGovern as FB during goal line situations, I would definitely take McGovern. Plus, when has a FB even been used all year, besides at the goal line?

Cowboys have at least 5 players coming back after the bye week. Using a much needed 53 team roster spot for a FB who the Cowboys never use, especially with 5 players ready to come back in a few days, makes absolutely no sense.

Nothing against Ralston. I like him, but...which player is going to get cut to make room for a FB whom the Cowboys have yet to use at all in our Offense after 5 weeks?

Right now, it looks like it's mainly a special-teams move since McGovern has been playing fullback.

 

[gimmesix]

If they feel Grier has learn the offense enough, they can always release Rush and move him to the PS. I doubt any team will claim him now.

I agree with this move. Not sure McCarthy will do it, but that would be one of my cuts.

 

[AKATheRake]

Might be a sign McGovern is getting closer to starting on the o-line and won't be able to fill the FB role he's been filling on running plays.

Furthermore, Ralston helps ST's which we can use a boost and helps the running game.

I am happy to have a FB on this team.

 

[rambo2]

Maybe they need a new FB because McGovern is moving to center.

They just like him as a football player. He can do a lot on special teams. That gives them 12 rookies that can come out of this class for the future.

 

[BAT]

Ralston best not get too comfortable.

Or make himself more indispensable than just specials.

 

[DanA]

If I had to guess I would say Farniok, Anae, Fehoko, Turner, Nsekhe, and Gifford shouldn’t get comfortable. Gallimore, Hill, Joseph, Mckeon, and D-Law aren’t too far away.