Quick Look at the Current Roster

[Hostile]

Signed and/or Considered on the Roster

Names in red indicate possible Training Camp bodies, Practice Squad guys, or bubble players.​

1. Phil Costa, C
2. Kevin Kowalski, C
3. Brandon Carr, CB
4. Mike Jenkins, CB
5. C.J. Wilson, CB
6. Orlando Scandrick, CB
7. Justin Taplin-Ross, CB
8. Mario Butler, CB
9. Baraka Atkins, DE
10. Kenyon Coleman, DE
11. Marcus Spears, DE
12. Jason Hatcher, DE
13. Sean Lissemore, DE
14. Josh Brent, DT
15. Jay Ratliff, DT
16. Robert Calloway, DT
17. Shaun Chapas, FB
18. Lawrence Vickers, FB
19. David Arkin, OG
20. Bill Nagy, OG
21. MacKenzy Bernadeau, OG
22. Nate Livings, OG
23. Kai Forbath, K
24. Dan Bailey, K
25. Sean Lee, ILB
26. Bruce Carter, ILB
27. Dan Connor, ILB
28. Orie Lemon, ILB
29. L. P. Ladouceur, LS
30. DeMarcus Ware, OLB
31. Anthony Spencer, OLB
32. Victor Butler, OLB
33. Alex Albright, OLB
34. Brashton Satele, OLB
35. Tyron Smith, OT
36. Doug Free, OT
37. Chris Jones, P
38. Tony Romo, QB
39. Kyle Orton, QB
40. Stephen McGee, QB
41. DeMarco Murray, RB
42. Phillip Tanner, RB
43. Felix Jones, RB
44. Barry Church, S
45. Gerald Sensabaugh, S
46. Brodney Pool, S
47. Mana Silva, S
48. Danny McCray, S
49. Jason Witten, TE
50. John Phillips, TE
51. Teddy Williams, WR
52. Dez Bryant, WR
53. Miles Austin, WR
54. Raymond Radway, WR
55. Dwayne Harris, WR
56. Andre Holmes, WR
57. Kevin Ogletree, WR

Left for Sure​

1. Martellus Bennett...Giants
2. Jon Kitna...retirement
3. Laurent Robinson...Jaguars
4. David Buehler...released
5. Terence Newman...released
6. Tony Fiammetta...RFA not returning
7. Chris Griesen...RFA not returning
8. Jesse Holley...ERFA not returning
9. Abram Elam...UFA, not returning
10. Kylie Kosier...released

Still to be Determined Status​

1. Keith Brooking, UFA
2. Bradie James, UFA
3. Alan Ball, UFA
4. Frank Walker, UFA
5. Derrick Dockery, UFA
6. Montrae Holland, UFA
7. Matt McBriar, UFA
8. Sammie Morris, UFA
9. Jermey Parnell, ERFA believed wanted back
10. Clifton Geathers, ERFA believed wanted back
11. Chauncey Washinton, ERFA

Hopefully this gives an idea of holes still to fill and how much "churn" there still is to create.

 

[rabidcowfan]

Signed and/or Considered on the Roster​

Names in red indicate possible Training Camp bodies, Practice Squad guys, or bubble players.​

1. Phil Costa, C
2. Kevin Kowalski, C
3. Brandon Carr, CB
4. Mike Jenkins, CB
5. C.J. Wilson, CB
6. Orlando Scandrick, CB
7. Justin Taplin-Ross, CB
8. Mario Butler, CB
9. Baraka Atkins, DE
10. Kenyon Coleman, DE
11. Marcus Spears, DE
12. Jason Hatcher, DE
13. Sean Lissemore, DE
14. Josh Brent, DT
15. Jay Ratliff, DT
16. Robert Calloway, DT
17. Shaun Chapas, FB
18. Lawrence Vickers, FB
19. David Arkin, OG
20. Kylie Kosier, OG
21. Bill Nagy, OG
22. MacKenzy Bernadeau, OG
23. Kai Forbath, K
24. Dan Bailey, K
25. Sean Lee, ILB
26. Bruce Carter, ILB
27. Orie Lemon, ILB
28. L. P. Ladouceur, LS
29. DeMarcus Ware, OLB
30. Anthony Spencer, OLB
31. Victor Butler, OLB
32. Alex Albright, OLB
33. Brashton Satele, OLB
34. Tyron Smith, OT
35. Doug Free, OT
36. Chris Jones, P
37. Tony Romo, QB
38. Kyle Orton, QB
39. Stephen McGee, QB
40. DeMarco Murray, RB
41. Phillip Tanner, RB
42. Felix Jones, RB
43. Barry Church, S
44. Gerald Sensabaugh, S
45. Mana Silva, S
46. Danny McCray, S
47. Jason Witten, TE
48. John Phillips, TE
49. Teddy Williams, WR
50. Dez Bryant, WR
51. Miles Austin, WR
52. Raymond Radway, WR
53. Dwayne Harris, WR
54. Andre Holmes, WR

Left for Sure​

1. Martellus Bennett...Giants
2. Jon Kitna...retirement
3. Laurent Robinson...Jaguars
4. David Buehler...released
5. Terence Newman...released
6. Tony Fiammetta...RFA not returning
7. Kevin Ogletree...RFA not returning
8. Chris Griesen...RFA not returning
9. Jesse Holley...ERFA not returning

Still to be Determined Status​

1. Keith Brooking, UFA
2. Abram Elan, UFA
3. Bradie James, UFA
4. Alan Ball, UFA
5. Frank Walker, UFA
6. Derrick Dockery, UFA
7. Montrae Holland, UFA
8. Matt McBriar, UFA
9. Sammie Morris, UFA
10. Jermey Parnell, ERFA believed wanted back
11. Clifton Geathers, ERFA believed wanted back
12. Chauncey Washinton, ERFA

Hopefully this gives an idea of holes still to fill and how much "churn" there still is to create.

I think Lemon and Radway rate slightly higher, maybe a "orange" vs a red, but agree with the list overall.

 

[Hagman]

Seriously, thanks for all the work you put into this stuff.

 

[casmith07]

What did I miss about Holley and Ogletree not returning?

 

[Hostile]

I think Lemon and Radway rate slightly higher, maybe a "orange" vs a red, but agree with the list overall.

Radway I am rooting for, but I am a skeptic he can return from that injury.

 

[YosemiteSam]

Phil Costa isn't a bubble guy unless they grab at least 2 centers.

 

[Hostile]

Phil Costa isn't a bubble guy unless they grab at least 2 centers.

Only need to grab one and I remain convinced we're drafting Phillip Blake.

 

[TheSport78]

You don't think Kenyon Coleman is a bubble guy, Hos?

 

[Hostile]

You don't think Kenyon Coleman is a bubble guy, Hos?

Not yet.

 

[RS12]

Keith Brooking, UFA
Abram Elan, UFA
Bradie James, UFA
Alan Ball, UFA
Frank Walker, UFA
Derrick Dockery, UFA
Montrae Holland, UFA
Matt McBriar, UFA
Sammie Morris, UFA
Jermey Parnell, ERFA believed wanted back
Clifton Geathers, ERFA believed wanted back
Chauncey Washinton, ERFA

Keep the three in bold. Everybody else "turn out the lights"

 

[YosemiteSam]

Only need to grab one and I remain convinced we're drafting Phillip Blake.

If the draft Blake (there is never a certainty in the draft), they still need a second player.

 

[Hostile]

If the draft Blake (there is never a certainty in the draft), they still need a second player.

Kowalski

 

[TheSport78]

Not yet.

I hope Geathers pushing Coleman off the roster. I wouldn't be surprised if we went for Fletcher Cox in the 1st round. I don't see a pass rusher in the 1st round because Jerry wants the 1st rounder to play IMMEDIATELY and they wouldn't start over Spencer.

 

[Hostile]

I hope Geathers pushing Coleman off the roster. I wouldn't be surprised if we went for Fletcher Cox in the 1st round. I don't see a pass rusher in the 1st round because Jerry wants the 1st rounder to play IMMEDIATELY and they wouldn't start over Spencer.

I hope Jared Crick at 45 pushes him off.

 

[TheSport78]

I hope Jared Crick at 45 pushes him off.

Who would you rather have in the 1st: David DeCastro or Fletcher Cox?

I think these are the two guys who have the potential to start from day 1.

I think I already know the answer.

 

[Wulfman]

Who would you rather have in the 1st: David DeCastro or Fletcher Cox?

I think these are the two guys who have the potential to start from day 1.

I think I already know the answer.

All other things being equal, between those two I'll take DeCastro.

But that's assuming a legit pass-rusher isn't available, and a D-lineman is NOT going to be that guy in a 3-4 scheme, I don't care how exotic it gets. Give me Ingram or Upshaw if they're available as depth this year and a replacement next year for Spencer and his franchise price tag.

 

[TheSport78]

All other things being equal, between those two I'll take DeCastro.

But that's assuming a legit pass-rusher isn't available, and a D-lineman is NOT going to be that guy in a 3-4 scheme, I don't care how exotic it gets. Give me Ingram or Upshaw if they're available as depth this year and a replacement next year for Spencer and his franchise price tag.

If it wasn't Jerry Jones, I would say yes to the pass rusher. But time and time again, Jerry has said he wants his 1st round pick to PLAY immediately. What would a 1st round pass rusher do week 1? Come in on 3rd downs and rush the passer? Jerry wants a starter in the 1st round right away. I can only see these positions where we need a starter:

defensive end, safety, offensive guard and center (assuming Carter starts or we sign Connor, although I doubt we draft an ILB in the 1st)

Out of those positions, guard and DE have to be the most likely. Cox and DeCastro would be great value at #14. They upgrade the team immediately, and would start immediately. Jerry won't go with Ingram or Upshaw as a part-time pass rusher behind Spencer in their rookie year. Now, a pass rusher in the 2nd round is what I DEFINITELY see happening.

 

[Wulfman]

If it wasn't Jerry Jones, I would say yes to the pass rusher. But time and time again, Jerry has said he wants his 1st round pick to PLAY immediately. What would a 1st round pass rusher do week 1? Come in on 3rd downs and rush the passer? Jerry wants a starter in the 1st round right away. I can only see these positions where we need a starter:

defensive end, safety, offensive guard and center (assuming Carter starts or we sign Connor, although I doubt we draft an ILB in the 1st)

Out of those positions, guard and DE have to be the most likely. Cox and DeCastro would be great value at #14. They upgrade the team immediately, and would start immediately. Jerry won't go with Ingram or Upshaw as a part-time pass rusher behind Spencer in their rookie year. Now, a pass rusher in the 2nd round is what I DEFINITELY see happening.

With all due respect, I think you're falling into the old "starter = who lines up on the first snap of the game" mindset. Jason Garrett, on the other hand, has said time and time again that the league has changed enough that a third corner, a third receiver, and other necessary nickel package players are essentially starters because they're going to be on the field more often than not. A guy who could come in on the nickel and line up in the four-man front opposite D-Ware and put legitimate pressure on the QB from that side would, in my opinion, be perceived as a starter, and would see enough of the field in his rookie season to spend that pick on. Either Ingram or Upshaw look to have the skills to do so.

You're right that Jerry wants an impact player in the first round, and Marcus Spears was just the last to show us that DE is NOT that position in a 3-4 defense. I don't think Cox would fare much better in the scheme, despite his obvious talent.

 

[cowboyeric8]

I wouldn't be opposed to bringing McBriar, Holland, James, Dockery, Walker, and Holley into camp to earn a spot.

So I'm assuming you are thinking McGee stays since he isnt red?

 

[Outlaw7]

Here is the depth chart I have worked out.

Dallas Cowboys Roster


Key
Bold - Starter
Blue - Free Agent Signing

Offense - 25

QB - 3
Tony Romo | Kyle Orton | Stephen McGee

RB - 3
DeMarco Murray | Felix Jones | Phillip Tanner

FB - 2
Lawrence Vickers | Shaun Chapas

WR - 6
Miles Austin | Andre Holmes | Teddy Williams
Dez Bryant | Raymond Radway | Dwayne Harris

TE -2
Jason Witten | John Phillips

LT - 2
Tyron Smith | Jeremy Parnell

LG - 2
Bill Nagy | David Arkin

OC - 2
Phil Costa | Kevin Kowalski

RG - 2
Kyle Kosier | Mackenzy Bernadeau

RT -1
Doug Free |

Defense - 27

DE - 6
Marcus Spears | Jason Hatcher | Baraka Atkins
Kenyon Coleman | Sean Lissemore | Clifton Geathers

NT - 3
Jay Ratliff | Josh Brent | Robert Calloway

OLB - 4
DeMarcus Ware | Alex Albright
Anthony Spencer | Victor Butler

ILB - 4
Sean Lee | Orie Lemon
Bruce Carter | Brashton Satele

CB - 6
Brandon Carr | Orlando Scandrick | C.J. Wilson
Mike Jenkins | Mario Butler | Justin Taplin-Ross

S - 4
Gerald Sensabaugh | Barry Church
Danny McCray | Mana Silva

Special Teams - 4

K
Dan Bailey | Kai Forbath

P
Chris Jones

LS
L.P. Ladouceur

KR
Raymond Radway | Dwayne Harris

PR
Dwayne Harris | Dez Bryant

Total Players: 56/54

Cut/Not Re-signed:
Ball, Alan (CB)
Brooking, Keith (LB)
Dockery, Derrick (G)
Elam, Abram (S)
Holland, Montrae (G)
James, Bradie (LB)
Kitna, Jon (QB)
McBriar, Mat (P)
Morris, Sammy (RB)
Robinson, Laurent (WR) - Signed with Jags
Walker, Frank (CB)
Holley, Jesse(WR)
Newman, Terence (CB)
Bennett, Martellus (TE) - Signed with Giants
Fiammetta, Tony (FB)
Buehler, David (K)
Holley, Jesse (WR)
Washington, Chauncey (RB)
Greisen, Chris (QB)
Ogletree, Kevin (WR)

Re-signed:
Anthony Spencer (OLB) [Tagged]
Clifton Geathers (DE) [Tendered]
Jeremy Parnell (LT) [Tendered]

Free Agents:
Kyle Orton (QB) - 3 year deal
Brandon Carr (CB) - 5 year deal
Lawrence Vickers (FB) - 2 year deal
Mackenzy Bernadeau (OL) - 4 year deal

Draft Picks:
Round 1, Pick 14
Round 2, Pick 45
Round 3, Pick 83
Round 4, Pick 114
Round 5, Pick 145
Round 6, Pick 176
Round 7, Pick 207