Opening Day 53 Man Roster Predictions **merged**

[xwalker]

So if we cut Berny, who is the back up center?

I don't see Bern getting cut. The other backup center is an undrafted rookie.

I think the backup backup Center might be Martin. He might even be the gameday backup option. If Collins and Leary compete for the LG spot, the one that is not the starter would be inactive if Bern is active.

 

[xwalker]

I'm going to guess that if the injury to center is for any extended time..

Martin might be moved there and Collins moves to RT and Free goes to RG.

I think C is so important to the run and pass game..you have to put your next best guy there.

That's Martin hands down as you don't move Smith.

And Romo has to have a mauler in front of him to keep the middle of the defense from destroying the passing game.

The rookies on the OL move up all around.

If Bernadeau is still here..surely he becomes a swing guy playing G and OT.

Somewhere last year I seem to remember Martin played some C when they were moving him around the OL

It is highly unlikely that Free would be a Guard. It is much more likely that Collins would play Guard than Free.

Bern will not be the backup OT. That will be one of Weems, Collins, Green or Martin.

 

[Redball Express]

It is highly unlikely that Free would be a Guard. It is much more likely that Collins would play Guard than Free.



Bern will not be the backup OT. That will be one of Weems, Collins, Green or Martin.

Normally..

I'd probably agree with you about Free and Collins..

except I think Free has injury issues at RT and they would put the younger Collins there and let him get his experience.

Letting Free see how he would last at G next to Martin at center.

The question posed was who backs up center.

And as I recall Free started at LG when he came into the NFL under Parcells.

So G is something he can do.

Maybe not his best position..but possibly.

We all know the OL is going to be carrying a big load this year and injuries are going to happen.

We'll see.

Callahan being in Washington is going to have an effect on the OL, too.

How much is unclear right now.

I think many are downplaying his departure but I think it may not be pretty early on until things jell with the new running game and players settle.

 

[blindzebra]

Normally..

I'd probably agree with you about Free and Collins..

except I think Free has injury issues at RT and they would put the younger Collins there and let him get his experience.

Letting Free see how he would last at G next to Martin at center.

The question posed was who backs up center.

And as I recall Free started at LG when he came into the NFL under Parcells.

So G is something he can do.

Maybe not his best position..but possibly.

We all know the OL is going to be carrying a big load this year and injuries are going to happen.

We'll see.

Callahan being in Washington is going to have an effect on the OL, too.

How much is unclear right now.

I think many are downplaying his departure but I think it may not be pretty early on until things jell with the new running game and players settle.

Free was at LT not LG, and there are two possibilities for back up center, McDermott and Bernadeau backing up guard and center or the loser of Leary and Collins at LG as back up guard with Martin moving to center.

 

[JoeKing]

Training camp will make the selection process for this roster much easier, whether it be thru injury or poor performance it will take it's toll on these players. It's one of the reasons training camps exists, granted todays cup cake camps don't compare to the days in Wichita Falls when we were molding champions. The hype that the OP would have you believe is not the reality of this years roster selection. It's a process so let it happen and it will take care of itself. BTW, I'm praying Sean Lee is not one of those casualties to injury. We need that dude!

 

[xwalker]

Normally..

I'd probably agree with you about Free and Collins..

except I think Free has injury issues at RT and they would put the younger Collins there and let him get his experience.

Letting Free see how he would last at G next to Martin at center.

The question posed was who backs up center.

And as I recall Free started at LG when he came into the NFL under Parcells.

So G is something he can do.

Maybe not his best position..but possibly.

We all know the OL is going to be carrying a big load this year and injuries are going to happen.

We'll see.

Callahan being in Washington is going to have an effect on the OL, too.

How much is unclear right now.

I think many are downplaying his departure but I think it may not be pretty early on until things jell with the new running game and players settle.

Free did not play Guar

Normally..

I'd probably agree with you about Free and Collins..

except I think Free has injury issues at RT and they would put the younger Collins there and let him get his experience.

Letting Free see how he would last at G next to Martin at center.

The question posed was who backs up center.

And as I recall Free started at LG when he came into the NFL under Parcells.

So G is something he can do.

Maybe not his best position..but possibly.

We all know the OL is going to be carrying a big load this year and injuries are going to happen.

We'll see.

Callahan being in Washington is going to have an effect on the OL, too.

How much is unclear right now.

I think many are downplaying his departure but I think it may not be pretty early on until things jell with the new running game and players settle.

Parcells last year was 2006. Free was drafted in 2007. The only time Free was ever at Guard was for about 1 quarter in a preseason game. His weakness is lack of upper body strength. He overcomes it with well above average foot quickness for his size. That would be a bigger problem at Guard. It is the opposite with Collins. He is very powerful but has limited quickness in terms of playing OT. Playing Guard would magnify is best asset which is power.

Frank Pollack, the OL coach is in his 3rd year with the Cowboys. He was the primary OL coach in 2013 when Callahan was calling plays according to an interview I saw with Frederick. I would be concerned if they were bringing in a new coach from outside the organization, but that is not the case. They have 3 All Pros plus a 9 year veteran in Free. It should not be too difficult to coach them. Collins and Weems are probably the guys that will get most of his attention in TC. Weems seemed to be in the lead for backup OT job coming out of the OTAs.

 

[dallasdave]

And kick Field Goals.

And be the punter

 

[xwalker]

Bold - Makes the 53 man roster for game 1.

Vaughan as the #2 QB is what I prefer, but is probably not a high probability.

There will likely be some injuries before Hardy and R. McClain return. If not, then a DL and LB would need to be cut at that time.

Dunbar could be considered as a 5th/6th WR instead of RB. I'm basing that on comments Garrett made during OTAs. He could be the KR and has practiced PR. I'm considering Lucky Whitehead as the returner for now.


It's too early to worry about the practice squad.

QB
QB Romo, Tony
QB Vaughan, Dustin
QB Weeden, Brandon
QB Showers, Jameill

RB
RB Randle, Joseph
RB McFadden, Darren
RB Dunbar, Lance
RB Williams, Ryan
RB Seastrunk, Lache

FB
FB Clutts, Tyler
FB Agnew, Ray

WR
WR Bryant, Dez
WR Williams, Terrance
WR Beasley, Cole
WR Street, Devin
WR Whitehead, Lucky (If he is the primary returner)
WR Jenkins, A.J.
WR Farmer, George
WR Greenberry, Deontay
WR Goodley, Antwan
WR Dunn, Reggie
WR Harwell, Nick

TE
TE Witten, Jason
TE Escobar, Gavin
TE Hanna, James
TE Swaim, Geoff
TE Hamilton, Ray

OL
OT Smith, Tyron
OG Leary, Ronald
OC Frederick, Travis
OG Martin, Zack
OT Free, Doug
OG Collins, La'el
OG Bernadeau, Mackenzy
OT Weems, Darrion
OT Green, Chaz (IR)
OT Gibson, Laurence
OC McDermott, Shane
OT Wetzel, John
OT Fortenberry, Reshod
OT Dill, R.J.
OT Miller, Ryan

DL
DE Hardy, Greg (Suspended to start the season)
DE Lawrence, DeMarcus
DE Mincey, Jeremy
DE Gregory, Randy
DT Crawford, Tyrone
DT Hayden, Nick
DT Bishop, Ken
DT McClain, Terrell
DT Whaley, Chris
DE/DT Russell, Ryan
DE/DT Gardner, Ben
DE/DT Crawford, Jack
DT Coleman, Davon
DE Boatright, Kenneth
DE Edwards, Lavar
DE Obada, Efe

LB
LB Lee, Sean
LB McClain, Rolando (Suspended to start the season)
LB Hitchens, Anthony
LB Brinkley, Jasper
LB Gachkar, Andrew
LB Wilson, Damien
LB Rivers, Keith
LB Nzeocha, Mark (PUP)
LB Wilber, Kyle
LB Baggs, Donnie
LB Lawrence, Cameron
LB Jackson, Justin

DB
CB Scandrick, Orlando
CB/S Jones, Byron
CB Carr, Brandon
S Wilcox, J.J.
S Church, Barry
CB/S White, Corey
CB Claiborne, Morris
CB Patmon, Tyler
S Heath, Jeff
S McCray, Danny
CB Wilson, Jason
CB Steeples, Robert
CB Ross, Joel
S Vinopal, Ray
S Scott, Tim

ST
K Bailey, Dan
LS Kreiter, Casey
LS LaDouceur, L.P.
P Hornsey, Tom
P Jones, Chris

 

[Longboysfan]

or trades....

 

[xwalker]

BTW, I'm praying Sean Lee is not one of those casualties to injury. We need that dude!

I would just hold Lee out until game 1.

A rusty Lee is far better than not having him.

 

[dallasdave]

And kick Field Goals.

And Goal line QB

 

[chris1995]

I wonder who will be on the 53 man roster at WR ?

 

[Toruk_Makto]

My guess is: Swaim,Bishop,Gardner,Russell makes the cut.
Without consideration of cap: Coleman,Berny do not. My guess looking at your names.
Then there is the stand by TC injury disclaimer

Berny not going to be cut as our primary backup center and general interior position flex.

He was an underrated signing.

 

[waving monkey]

Berny not going to be cut as our primary backup center and general interior position flex.

He was an underrated signing.

That certainly could be right my guess its a long shoot.
But they have moved some real beef in the off season
so we'll see.

 

[sbark]

Normally..

I'd probably agree with you about Free and Collins..

except I think Free has injury issues at RT and they would put the younger Collins there and let him get his experience.

Letting Free see how he would last at G next to Martin at center.

The question posed was who backs up center.

And as I recall Free started at LG when he came into the NFL under Parcells.

So G is something he can do.

Maybe not his best position..but possibly.

We all know the OL is going to be carrying a big load this year and injuries are going to happen.

We'll see.

Callahan being in Washington is going to have an effect on the OL, too.

How much is unclear right now.

I think many are downplaying his departure but I think it may not be pretty early on until things jell with the new running game and players settle.

I think the goal would be to move as few guys as possible.........No way they move, mix and match 3 guys--would destroy the cohesion of the OLine for too long.

 

[5Stars]

I expect at least 9-10 picks in the 7th round next year.

Git-R-Done!

Damn! I forgot all about those picks next year! I hope the Cowboys lose all their games this year. lol By the way this team is getting built, there are some nice players/options that the Cowboys will be able to use.

 

[conner01]

Every year people want free to play guard
If free is playing guard means we had lots of guys injured on the oline
Free is not a guard and is not near physical enough to be one to me

 

[burmafrd]

I think the goal would be to move as few guys as possible.........No way they move, mix and match 3 guys--would destroy the cohesion of the OLine for too long.

yeah you move the minimal number at all times. Bernie is pretty strong so he would be OK at center as regards being the anchor.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

I would just hold Lee out until game 1.

A rusty Lee is far better than not having him.

If he gets hurt again in training camp or preseason I don't see why he won't get hurt during the regular season even if you hold him out.

 

[Vinnie2u]

I see some "phantom injuries" happening and a few players landing on the PUP.. Wr's and LB's