Pet Cat Nominations

[dallasdave]

One of my favorites! Pet Sematary.

Hey, is that Melon ???? @waldoputty

 

[Ranching]

he's such a pet cat that you spelled his name wrong??? lol....I kid, I kid....he is also at/near the top of my list - if he is a phenom at 30 years old, then this team will be very good...if the offense stays on the field more, scores, gets ahead, then a rested defense will Tee off against opponents that have to pass more, now that we have pass-rushing bookends....

KeyLime M

Your 1st pet cat is Putty, and don't forget about your head coach

My head coach or my head, coach?

 

[dallasdave]

KeyLime M

My head coach or my head, coach?

WAs talking about Carrot Top

 

[kskboys]

no.

Not sure why you'd say that. Those were the reports coming out of camp. Denial doesn't equate to a fact.

 

[KingintheNorth]

Not sure why you'd say that. Those were the reports coming out of camp. Denial doesn't equate to a fact.

show me the articles, tweets, or any actual evidence of Wilson outplaying Gallup in camp and I will apologize.

 

[gimmesix]

show me the articles, tweets, or any actual evidence of Wilson outplaying Gallup in camp and I will apologize.

I don't remember where he was outplaying Gallup. All I remember was that he was a quick learner, which is what this article points out:

https://sportdfw.com/2018/08/01/dallas-cowboys-good-news-wr-cedrick-wilson/

 

[KingintheNorth]

I don't remember where he was outplaying Gallup. All I remember was that he was a quick learner, which is what this article points out:

https://sportdfw.com/2018/08/01/dallas-cowboys-good-news-wr-cedrick-wilson/

this is what he said...

He was outplaying Gallup before he got hurt.

I said no, because he was not outplaying Gallup. He was having a good camp though. Again, how well Gallup performed did not impact how well Wilson performed. But by no means did he outperform Gallup as he said in the first post.

 

[Bullflop]

I'm not 100% ready to declare Cedrick Wilson my "pet cat" yet -- but I'll hold high hopes for him to become one, as TC begins.

 

[Cattle_Rancher]

One of my others is Mike White. At present, the game's a bit too fast for him. However, that is true of most rook QB's. I hope we're smart enough to play him a ton in preseason, that's the only way we'll ever know.

He could really benefit from playing in a development league

 

[Pompey-Cowboy]

That Fred Beard fella, I reckon he has potential.

 

[buybuydandavis]

I think you mean Jon Kitna!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Either way, it gives me much hope. We have been subpar at developing players up to now, and I'm hoping that changes w/ the Kitna/Moore combo.

I can suspend disbelief on Moore being the boy genius of X's and O's. Could be.

But no way I believe he's a competent QB position coach. He was never a competent NFL QB, and didn't get too many years to try to become one. He never coached anyone either.

Moore as QB coach was Cowboy dysfunction in action. And then the clown show of Moore acting as the go between for Linehan and Dak, even down to the plays being called. What kind of clowns would burn pre-snap clock like that? Our kind of clowns.

And this was after a season in which Dak, our presumed franchise QB, had seriously regressed. Fixing Dak should have been our #1 offseason priority. But, Clown Team.

I have confidence that Kitna at minimum has useful experience to share.

Seemed like there was lots of weirdness going on with Linehan. We sign Olawale and Austin. Then we don't really use either of them, despite our obvious need at the skill positions, and our JV squad at TE. And now they're back this year. I don't see how to read that as anything but Linehan being out of step with the rest of the staff.

 

[buybuydandavis]

One of my others is Mike White. At present, the game's a bit too fast for him. However, that is true of most rook QB's. I hope we're smart enough to play him a ton in preseason, that's the only way we'll ever know.

I'm pulling for our Aspie QB. Show us the magic, Rainman. Get in the Zone.

Cooper looked like crap too. Despite looking great his rookie season. Maybe the offense as a whole just wasn't prepared to play? Certainly should have expected lots out confusion out of the gate with a boatload of new WRs and a JV squad of TEs.

 

[buybuydandavis]

Jarwin is my pet cat. I think he has something. I hope Witten coming back doesn't affect his progression.

I'm hoping Witten doesn't keep us from using 20 personnel with Olawale and Austin.

 

[buybuydandavis]

I have selected my pet cat for this offseason. And the winner is.

Wide Receiver Devin Smith
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Devin Smith is a former 2nd round pick, #37 overall by the New York Jets from the 2015 NFL Draft. He's had some really bad luck with injuries, which have so far derailed his NFL career. The former Ohio State Buckeye tore his ACL in November of his rookie season, and then spent most of his 2nd season on the PUP list while recovering from knee surgery. Before the draft in 2017, it was revealed that Smith had torn the same ACL, and the Jets waived him on May 22, 2017, and he spent the year on injured reserve. Then he was cut in early 2018. He's spent the last two seasons out of football getting his knee well.

This situation reminds of another high pick in 2002 - OT Marc Colombo, selected 29th overall in the 1st round by the Chicago Bears. Like Smith, he tore up his knee in November of his rookie year, and spent the next two seasons on injured reserve, being cut by the Bears in September 2005. The Cowboys took a flyer on him in late November of 2005. He played a little on special teams, but never got a chance to play Tackle until 2006 - 4 years after being drafted by the Bears. He then went on to play 5 years as the Cowboys starting Right Tackle.

I'd love to see Devin Smith recover like Colombo did, and give the Cowboys 5 good seasons as a slot receiver. He's certainly talented, and now that his knee has had two years to recover, I'm curious to see what he can do. I don't expect him to beat out Randall Cobb. But it wouldn't hurt my feelings for him to beat out Tavon Austin and Allen Hurns as the backup to Cobb, and then take over the starting slot receiver role in 2020.

Here is the scouting report on Smith coming out of college in 2015:

6'-0". 196 lbs, 4.44s 40 yard dash, 6.83s 3-cone,

STRENGTHS
Smooth speed merchant with instant gas off the line. Has outstanding body composure and an effortless stride. Electrifying foot quickness. Game-breaking speed with necessary feel of a downfield receiver. Tracks the throw over his shoulder and never breaks stride in the chase. Averaged 28.2 yards per catch and 54.5 percent of his catches were for 25-plus yards in 2014. Used outside and from slot. Must be matched by speed on defense or with safety over the top. Uses shoulder dip from inside release to avoid being redirected by slot corner. Speed creates uncontested targets for him underneath. Can snap off dig routes and open immediately. Good luck giving chase to Smith on a crosser or speed-out in the red zone. Might have been the best gunner in college football.

WEAKNESSES
Lacks natural, soft hands. Will double catch and corral throws into body. Tries to catch, turn and run before securing the throw. Shows a lack of patience in his routes. Game too heavily reliant upon speed. Must learn to be effective when deep ball is restricted by defense. Thin hips and frame. Play strength is below average. Can be frustrated by physical corners. Gets jostled and distracted when bodied hard down the field. Desire lacking as run blocker. Often taken off field and replaced when Buckeyes wanted to run out of "11" personnel.

DRAFT PROJECTION
Round 2

NFL COMPARISON
DeSean Jackson

BOTTOM LINE
Smith isn't just combine-fast, he's game-fast and he would have had more than 12 touchdown catches during the 2014 season if he didn't have to slow down and wait on throws so often. Smith has the feet and hips to become much more than a deep-ball specialist and should be able to step right into a gunner spot on special teams. He still needs to learn his craft and improve his hands, but he has rare speed to score from anywhere on the field.

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Great get to snag Devin Smith for the price of a futures contract. The league was asleep.

Similarly with Hyder and Austin.

I'll give credit to McClay and Stephen for seeing the value and getting it for nothing.

So many possible pet cats this year. Olawale as Richie Anderson II. Darius the Great. The GOAT. Rico Suave. Olumba.

I'm pulling for Lee as Comeback Player of the Year. With an 80% Sean Lee our LBs would be ridiculous. But a Sean Lee physically at 90%+ makes our LB corps big time scary.

 

[acr731]

One of my favorites! Pet Sematary.

He's really a nice kitty when he wants to be. You just have to keep feeding him Garrett homers or he gets very cranky.

 

[America's Cowboy]

He's really a nice kitty when he wants to be. You just have to keep feeding him Garrett homers or he gets very cranky.

 

[northerncowboynation]

My pet cat will be Kellan Moore. I can't wait to see what he can do as our OC.

Good one! I think he's the wild card as well

 

[northerncowboynation]

I have selected my pet cat for this offseason. And the winner is.

Wide Receiver Devin Smith
​

Devin Smith is a former 2nd round pick, #37 overall by the New York Jets from the 2015 NFL Draft. He's had some really bad luck with injuries, which have so far derailed his NFL career. The former Ohio State Buckeye tore his ACL in November of his rookie season, and then spent most of his 2nd season on the PUP list while recovering from knee surgery. Before the draft in 2017, it was revealed that Smith had torn the same ACL, and the Jets waived him on May 22, 2017, and he spent the year on injured reserve. Then he was cut in early 2018. He's spent the last two seasons out of football getting his knee well.

This situation reminds of another high pick in 2002 - OT Marc Colombo, selected 29th overall in the 1st round by the Chicago Bears. Like Smith, he tore up his knee in November of his rookie year, and spent the next two seasons on injured reserve, being cut by the Bears in September 2005. The Cowboys took a flyer on him in late November of 2005. He played a little on special teams, but never got a chance to play Tackle until 2006 - 4 years after being drafted by the Bears. He then went on to play 5 years as the Cowboys starting Right Tackle.

I'd love to see Devin Smith recover like Colombo did, and give the Cowboys 5 good seasons as a slot receiver. He's certainly talented, and now that his knee has had two years to recover, I'm curious to see what he can do. I don't expect him to beat out Randall Cobb. But it wouldn't hurt my feelings for him to beat out Tavon Austin and Allen Hurns as the backup to Cobb, and then take over the starting slot receiver role in 2020.

Here is the scouting report on Smith coming out of college in 2015:

6'-0". 196 lbs, 4.44s 40 yard dash, 6.83s 3-cone,

STRENGTHS
Smooth speed merchant with instant gas off the line. Has outstanding body composure and an effortless stride. Electrifying foot quickness. Game-breaking speed with necessary feel of a downfield receiver. Tracks the throw over his shoulder and never breaks stride in the chase. Averaged 28.2 yards per catch and 54.5 percent of his catches were for 25-plus yards in 2014. Used outside and from slot. Must be matched by speed on defense or with safety over the top. Uses shoulder dip from inside release to avoid being redirected by slot corner. Speed creates uncontested targets for him underneath. Can snap off dig routes and open immediately. Good luck giving chase to Smith on a crosser or speed-out in the red zone. Might have been the best gunner in college football.

WEAKNESSES
Lacks natural, soft hands. Will double catch and corral throws into body. Tries to catch, turn and run before securing the throw. Shows a lack of patience in his routes. Game too heavily reliant upon speed. Must learn to be effective when deep ball is restricted by defense. Thin hips and frame. Play strength is below average. Can be frustrated by physical corners. Gets jostled and distracted when bodied hard down the field. Desire lacking as run blocker. Often taken off field and replaced when Buckeyes wanted to run out of "11" personnel.

DRAFT PROJECTION
Round 2

NFL COMPARISON
DeSean Jackson

BOTTOM LINE
Smith isn't just combine-fast, he's game-fast and he would have had more than 12 touchdown catches during the 2014 season if he didn't have to slow down and wait on throws so often. Smith has the feet and hips to become much more than a deep-ball specialist and should be able to step right into a gunner spot on special teams. He still needs to learn his craft and improve his hands, but he has rare speed to score from anywhere on the field.

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Certainly interesting. My pet cat is Cedric Wilson but my real pet cat is Naomi, she isn't very big but she can put the dogs in their place

 

[acr731]

Good one! I think he's the wild card as well

He's not a cat, he's a goat. As in, the next scapegoat to get blamed for Garrett's failures.

 

[northerncowboynation]

He's not a cat, he's a goat. As in, the next scapegoat to get blamed for Garrett's failures.

Shouldn't goat be GOAT? I think you're selling Moore short because of his height. Just get Moore a stool he'll be a'ight, a'ight