Progress Report: Marquise Bell

[jazzcat22]

https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/progress-report-door-open-for-bell-in-2023

They seem to think more on ST's again for 2023, but can work his way into more playing time. But with Kearse, Hooker and Wilson, how much would it be.

I liked what limited time I seen from Bell. But another 2nd year player, as it will be interested to see any improvement even if limited snaps.
We will see a lot in PS games though.

 

[Typhus]

Bell was their priority UDFA signing if that says anything.
He has the full package far as size and speed combo, so the world is his oyster.

 

[Rayman70]

special teamer or PS guy unless we sustain an injury with a starter. Thats the facts.

 

[jazzcat22]

He needs to be developed more this year. Kearse and Hooker are in the last year of their contracts. So he needs to show signs he can take over.
Yes those 2 can be resigned, but we know how that goes on here....cap, cap, cap ... what is the cap hit.

 

[darthseinfeld]

He needs to be developed more this year. Kearse and Hooker are in the last year of their contracts. So he needs to show signs he can take over.
Yes those 2 can be resigned, but we know how that goes on here....cap, cap, cap ... what is the cap hit.

At this point we have zero idea of what he can defensively. 22 defensive snaps and 1 tackle. He had a good preseason, but we still dont know of that will translate to him being more than a Kavon Frazier

 

[dsturgeon]

I think it will be a competition between Kearse and T. Smith to stay healthy, and he could get more playing time through injuries.

 

[CCBoy]

He needs to be developed more this year. Kearse and Hooker are in the last year of their contracts. So he needs to show signs he can take over.
Yes those 2 can be resigned, but we know how that goes on here....cap, cap, cap ... what is the cap hit.

3 years is his window for now...

 

[jazzcat22]

3 years is his window for now...

Yes he has some time and they do not need to rush him along. Develop players like they should.

 

[blueblood70]

https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/progress-report-door-open-for-bell-in-2023

They seem to think more on ST's again for 2023, but can work his way into more playing time. But with Kearse, Hooker and Wilson, how much would it be.

I liked what limited time I seen from Bell. But another 2nd year player, as it will be interested to see any improvement even if limited snaps.
We will see a lot in PS games though.

from the little I've seen him he reminds me of the safety version of Bland. Once he gets his snaps I'm betting he will become a very good player.

 

[Motorola]

Yes he has some time and they do not need to rush him along. Develop players like they should.

3 years is his window for now...

Bell has a couple of secondary teammates that are entering the third year of their "window" -- Joseph and Wright.

 

[CCBoy]

Bell has a couple of secondary teammates that are entering the third year of their "window" -- Joseph and Wright.

3 is realistic to know what does or does not work for your team...

 

[big dog cowboy]

We will see a lot in PS games though.

That's what I'm waiting for. Really it's all he needs. He should be ready to make some plays. I'd like to see his improvement be enough that he can get some snaps in the regular season.

 

[DanA]

Worst case scenario is he become a core ST player IMO. This will likely replace Gifford as we are short linebackers.

Best case scenario is he plays a couple of hundred snaps and shows enough to be our 2024 box safety.

 

[America's Cowboy]

At this point we have zero idea of what he can defensively. 22 defensive snaps and 1 tackle. He had a good preseason, but we still dont know of that will translate to him being more than a Kavon Frazier

It's very hard to know how good Bell could become if he's not given the practice reps or playing time.

 

[Bullflop]

The Cowboys are and have been somewhat conservative about utilizing their free agent signings. Here's hoping to see more of him in 2023.

 

[Fla Cowpoke]

HE will be the in house solution for when one of these guys gets hurt or is up for a deal. He has at least this year and next.

 

[AsthmaField]

What I like so much about Bell is that he hits like a linebacker. When he hits a guy… he goes down. It looks like when Donovan Wilson hits a guy. Just explosive.

If he can get his coverage to where it needs to be, he would be ideal to eventually take over Kearse’s role. Bell is a better tackler than Kearse though.

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

I can see the staff trying to develop Bell into the heir apparent to Kearse in his role. Whether that comes to fruition will be interesting.

 

[Mr_437]

DQ is looking at a couple SS in this draft, so Bell could get leapfrogged if a Skinner, Overshown or Mape is selected....good news for Bell they rarely draft Safeties.

Great opportunity to develop and learn some nuances of the position for Bell, and be ready if his number is called. 2024 starters at S could be:
SS - Wilson
FS - Mukuamu
RV - Bell

Also, interested in the 2nd year jump of J. Thomas as a S. Good size (6'1, 212), speed (4.55) and was a kick returner. I can see Thomas playing the SS or Rover positions to compete with Bell.

 

[quickccc]

https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/progress-report-door-open-for-bell-in-2023

They seem to think more on ST's again for 2023, but can work his way into more playing time. But with Kearse, Hooker and Wilson, how much would it be.

I liked what limited time I seen from Bell. But another 2nd year player, as it will be interested to see any improvement even if limited snaps.
We will see a lot in PS games though.

And Israel (Izzy) too.

.. unless Bell really impresses and stands out on special teams in preseason .. i can see it being hard for him to get on the playing field, much less be game active.

But Noah Brown and Luke Gifford are gone now, so there will be some openings for one proving his special teams value.