News: Per Eatman: Josh Brent placed on Retired/Reserved List

[Alexander]

Knowing this before the draft would have been nice.

Which is why I hope this was a shock to the team and not something they knew was coming.

 

[jazzcat22]

If known prior to the draft, it could have inversely affected the draft, as to,the way it fell. They may have reached for a DT, and we may not have got Greagory and / or Jones. Those 2 are so much more than a DT we could have got at the time we were picking.

 

[Zekeats]

Sign Terry Williams ECU

 

[Alexander]

If known prior to the draft, it could have inversely affected the draft, as to,the way it fell. They may have reached for a DT, and we may not have got Greagory and / or Jones. Those 2 are so much more than a DT we could have got at the time we were picking.

What about that vaunted discipline that kept them from reaching for a running back?

 

[Alexander]

Sign Terry Williams ECU

He is getting a minicamp tryout with the Bears.

Another thing about that video, Gibson did okay. I have no idea who the ECU DE is.

 

[MichaelWinicki]

1Techs aren't going to put up big sack numbers. Cowboys would probably like a guy like Brandon Mebane. McClain could be that guy if he can stay healty. Maybe even Ken Bishop.

It's not just about sack numbers. It's holding the fort vs. the run. And with being 2nd to last in rushing TD's allowed– it's not happening.

 

[MichaelWinicki]

Brockers maybe? Would love to steal Shelton from the Browns somehow.

Brockers is ho-hum IMO. He's a 4th round guy.

 

[MichaelWinicki]

Knowing this before the draft would have been nice.

I would bet the Cowboys had an inking there was an issue. But like RB, they didn't have a DT drop to them who represented a good value.

 

[Zekeats]

He is getting a minicamp tryout with the Bears.

Another thing about that video, Gibson did okay. I have no idea who the ECU DE is.

I read that but he still is not signed......pull a fast one Jerry

 

[Idgit]

Almost lost us the game against the Lions...

Yeah, he did.

 

[BAZ]

I would bet the Cowboys had an inking there was an issue. But like RB, they didn't have a DT drop to them who represented a good value.

I dunno, timing is a little strange for me.

 

[rynochop]

Im betting recent probation violation

 

[jazzcat22]

What about that vaunted discipline that kept them from reaching for a running back?

Good question...different rules for different positions I guess....LOL

 

[RS12]

Thank god the Brent experiment is over. 1) good news this wont be a distraction during training camp. 2) Jerry should be on the phone with Les Snead trying to get Brockers for a mid rounder right now

 

[GimmeTheBall!]

And this guy Brent wasn't near the talent of the new ruffians we half added to the team recently.
Just go to prove that jerra is an equal-opportunity employer who hires the talented and untalented.

 

[slick325]

Didn't read every post in this thread so have no clue if there was an explanation as to why he retired. However, the way all knowing Rod treats the 1tech position it shouldn't matter who rotates in there...someone off the street can fulfill the duties of the 1tech. So no worries Cowboys fans...we can find depth or a starter there off the street.

 

[Toruk_Makto]

The dude is an alcoholic. My gut is, he can't get it under control.

Besides, I don't think he was going to make the team with the way things are shaking out.

McClain, Crawford, Whaley, Hayden, and Bishop. Number crunch.

Because you drove drunk (terrible decision with tragic consequence to be sure) doesn't mean you're an alcoholic.

Judge much?

 

[tyke1doe]

A little bit harsh there...what's with the holier than thou attitude.

It didn't sound holier than thou to me.

 

[Toruk_Makto]

If Jerry was going to spend next years first round draft pick, this is the real need area.

We are not going to draft a 1 tech in the first unless he's a monster like Suh.

And if we're in a position to draft a monster like Suh. Things went horribly wrong for us.

 

[adamknite]

Because you drove drunk (terrible decision with tragic consequence to be sure) doesn't mean you're an alcoholic.

Judge much?

http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas/cowboys/post/_/id/4702748/devastated-josh-brent-had-dui-history

Unless you think the only two times he ever got drunk he was pulled over and/or killed his friend, he kinda has a history of being drunk.