Twitter: Per Rainer Sabin: Cowboys Place LB Rivers on Retired/Reserved list

[Stash]

Nzeocha on PUP now, and good chance will go on IR anyway. I had him as a PS at best. But now, who knows.

I was thinking the same thing. I thought they would give him a year on IR to heal up and better learn the game and how things are done in the NFL.

 

[Galian Beast]

And these two will? One is an undersized special teamer and the other is a project who runs fast.

Where's the strongside candidates from that list?

Nzeocha is a strong side candidate. The idea is also for the 3rd best linebacker to play strongside assuming it isn't Brinkley.

I could see Wilber making the team until McClain returns, which will push Hitchens to the strong side.

 

[Aven8]

Maybe he saw Hitch and the dude we got from Minny and said screw this!!

 

[Jstopper]

Bummer. Reports were he looked good at ota

 

[Stash]

Nzeocha is a strong side candidate.

I don't see it. He's way too undersized and way too inexperienced.

The idea is also for the 3rd best linebacker to play strongside assuming it isn't Brinkley.

I could see Wilber making the team until McClain returns, which will push Hitchens to the strong side.

Ideally, I think it works best if it's Hitchens there, but they like him in the middle. And they like Wilson on the weak side.

 

[PA Cowboy Fan]

Who?

 

[erod]

Cameron Lawrence's phone just rang.

 

[speedkilz88]

And these two will? One is an undersized special teamer and the other is a project who runs fast.

Where's the strongside candidates from that list?

Marinelli explained when he came in that the Will and Mike are where the two best LBs line up and the 3rd place guys gets Sam. Sam is also the position that is replaced when the extra DB comes in.

 

[Longboysfan]

Cameron Lawrence's phone just rang.

Get on De Plane.....

 

[DFWJC]

Anyone still questioning all of the other LB additions this offseason?

 

[dallasdave]

Surprising news...as others have said, glad the FO made the decision to stock up on LB's. Who gets that roster spot? Any word on that yet?

Yeah these LB's are dropping like flies.

 

[dallasdave]

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   Rainer Sabin ‏@RainerSabinDMN 4m4 minutes ago
   Cowboys have placed LB Keith Rivers on the reserved/retired list. The former first-round pick signed a one-year, $825,000 deal in March.
   
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Is this going to cost Dallas anything on the cap list ?

 

[erod]

Is this going to cost Dallas anything on the cap list ?

Nope, any money they've paid him has to be returned, and the contract is voided.

 

[dallasdave]

Nope, any money they've paid him has to be returned, and the contract is voided.

Thanks for the info, glad Dallas is not out anything.

 

[Stash]

Marinelli explained when he came in that the Will and Mike are where the two best LBs line up and the 3rd place guys gets Sam. Sam is also the position that is replaced when the extra DB comes in.

Thanks. I know it's a lower priority position in this defense, I'm just concerned that there aren't too many ideal candidates.

 

[lwehlers]

I had a feeling that this guy would not make the team. he did not even make one practice. oh well more time for the young players to play.

 

[dallasdave]

Thanks. I know it's a lower priority position in this defense, I'm just concerned that there aren't too many ideal candidates.

Good thing Dallas was buying LB's by the Dozen !!!

 

[jobberone]

And these two will? One is an undersized special teamer and the other is a project who runs fast.

Where's the strongside candidates from that list?

Not sure who is the depth behind Hitchens. Whoever is there still has to run and cover. They all do these days. Good point.

 

[cowboyschmps3]

Nzeocha on PUP now, and good chance will go on IR anyway. I had him as a PS at best. But now, who knows.

He got hurt during his senior season, could be put on IR this year as a red shirt like Whaley if he gets off list I see him brought in at PS

 

[jobberone]

Finding a LB who can play the run and cover well is not easy.