Ro McClain off PUP

[JoeyBoy718]

Ro did just fine last season didn't he? My hope is that he won't have to be the enforcer he had to be last year with a new beefed up Dline and the return of Lee. It will protect him as well.

I remember he was a little rusty the first 2 or so games of the season but then he caught on fire. But then I remember he also flamed out a little toward the end of the season.

 

[lkelly]

McClain and Hardy have hired David Wells as their personal trainer at a rate of $5,000/hr.

 

[Bleu Star]

What do you mean?

He wasn't capable of practicing a month ago...so he was placed on PUP...now he can practice and he's taken off PUP..it's not hard to understand

Man. You guys are a tough crowd.

 

[Plankton]

Hopefully he comes back in some semblance of shape by the time Week 5 rolls around. Conditioning hurt him last season, and could be an issue again this season.

 

[Nightman]

I have 0 expectations from McClain this year.

Anything we get at all will be a bonus. Hopefully after the Bye he is ready to go.

 

[big dog cowboy]

I have 0 expectations from McClain this year.

Anything we get at all will be a bonus. Hopefully after the Bye he is ready to go.

I'm sure we will hear the company line as his suspension winds down. But once he gets on the field we will know for sure if we got a player or a dud. I honestly don't have a clue what to expect when that happens.

 

[CATCH17]

Anyone else find it coincidental that he's healthy now?

No.


I don't find it coincidental that almost every bet RB currently has a "hamstring" I jury either.


Players are trying to sit out of camp.. I'd guess most of the injuries are just made up.

 

[Texas_Pete]

Can't wait to see him and the Kraken bring the pain in tandem.

 

[jazzcat22]

Last year it was worse than this year about Ro. Or was it. Lol. He was signed, he didn't play for what, almost 2 years. All the comments, he is a mental case, he sucks, blah, blah. Quite a few hated the signing. And what did he do, when he played he produced, he produced big. He was a difference maker on the field.
He had some injury issues, and it seemed, and may very well be true, he didn't like to practice. But is that really true.
When he was healthy he produced, when he wasn't, but was on the field, he still had an impact.

So, this year, he had his knee scoped, something many players go through. I question the timing of it. But regardless, it wasn't like he was on PUP to get out of practice, as that was not his decision. Although as I said, the timing of the surgery was strange.

Anyway, we get the same stuff, he won't produce, he won't play, he won't amount to anything. Well, I say the same thing as last year, when he is on the field. With Lee, Hardy, Gregory, Lawarence, we will see that difference even more so than last year.

Last year was understandable of not being in football shape, and it showed. This year he should be ready faster when he returns to be in football shape. I think he gets in the flow pretty quick.

I can't wait to see McClain, Lee and Hitchins together, with Hardy, Crawford, Lawrence and Gregory getting after and attacking some offenses, shutting them down.

 

[rynochop]

I believe 3-1 is realistic oh hell I'm hoping for 4-0

Yeah, at NO is the only one of those first four i could see losing

 

[Fletch]

Now somebody hide all the bongs.

And have the Fire Dept on speed dial. JK

 

[John813]

I don't get the animosity with McClain.

Yea, he seems to dog it in practice, but, when he is on the field he is a difference maker.

Did everyone forget how many plays he made last year? Bonehead or not, the guy can play, and the coaches still want him on the team.

 

[rockj7]

Yeah, at NO is the only one of those first four i could see losing

I think run run run and play sound bend but dont break defense could be the plan for @ NO

 

[tyke1doe]

Last year it was worse than this year about Ro. Or was it. Lol. He was signed, he didn't play for what, almost 2 years. All the comments, he is a mental case, he sucks, blah, blah. Quite a few hated the signing. And what did he do, when he played he produced, he produced big. He was a difference maker on the field.
He had some injury issues, and it seemed, and may very well be true, he didn't like to practice. But is that really true.
When he was healthy he produced, when he wasn't, but was on the field, he still had an impact.

So, this year, he had his knee scoped, something many players go through. I question the timing of it. But regardless, it wasn't like he was on PUP to get out of practice, as that was not his decision. Although as I said, the timing of the surgery was strange.

Anyway, we get the same stuff, he won't produce, he won't play, he won't amount to anything. Well, I say the same thing as last year, when he is on the field. With Lee, Hardy, Gregory, Lawarence, we will see that difference even more so than last year.

Last year was understandable of not being in football shape, and it showed. This year he should be ready faster when he returns to be in football shape. I think he gets in the flow pretty quick.

I can't wait to see McClain, Lee and Hitchins together, with Hardy, Crawford, Lawrence and Gregory getting after and attacking some offenses, shutting them down.

You said what I was going to say.
I don't think some/many Cowboys fans understand how freakishly talented Ro is.
The guy was our best defensive player despite not having participated in training camp and, effectively, not having played a NFL game in more than a year.
So what if he doesn't like training camp - which no one really knows if he does or not? A lot of players don't like training camp, and a lot of players skip some/various portions of training camp. Last I checked, Dez hasn't played in a preseason game yet.
I like the way the Cowboys are handling Ro. They understand he's a special case who brings a special talent and treat him as such. And I think his teammates understand this.
And Ro understands this, which is why he appreciates the Cowboys. He knows he has it good. He knows the Cowboys are his last shot at the NFL. No other team is going to put up with his foolishness. Why do you think he signed his current deal with the Cowboys? He had/has no leverage. But that's okay. So he doesn't participate fully in training camp. There's your trade off.
The Cowboys are getting a steal of a deal - a linebacker with a Ray Lewis-like impact who likely knows this is his last stop. And they're getting him for dirt cheap. And if he doesn't shape up, you cut him, and you really lose nothing. Win/win.
But you keep him, deal with his Roisms and pair him with Greg Hardy, Randy George and Sean Lee?
The only thing that's going to stop Ro is not opposing offenses, but his penchant to puff the Cannabis plant.

 

[tayloner]

Does anyone know when players are able to be placed on the suspended list? I don't think it's at the exact time the final cuts are due, I think it's a couple days later, meaning that if Ro had gone to PUP then we probably would have an extra roster spot when final cuts come due. Now, I think we'll have to cut someone and re-sign them once Ro gets moved to the suspended list.

I could be totally wrong on this, but I think this is what I remember. Given how many guys are vying for a roster spot, I think I would've opted to put Ro on PUP, make him miss 1 one more game and have that extra roster spot at final cuts (if my timing is correct). That 1 extra game he's going to get to play, probably wouldn't hurt to get an extra week of practice before his first game anyway.

 

[Nightman]

You said what I was going to say.
I don't think some/many Cowboys fans understand how freakishly talented Ro is.
The guy was our best defensive player despite not having participated in training camp and, effectively, not having played a NFL game in more than a year.
So what if he doesn't like training camp - which no one really knows if he does or not? A lot of players don't like training camp, and a lot of players skip some/various portions of training camp. Last I checked, Dez hasn't played in a preseason game yet.
I like the way the Cowboys are handling Ro. They understand he's a special case who brings a special talent and treat him as such. And I think his teammates understand this.
And Ro understands this, which is why he appreciates the Cowboys. He knows he has it good. He knows the Cowboys are his last shot at the NFL. No other team is going to put up with his foolishness. Why do you think he signed his current deal with the Cowboys? He had/has no leverage. But that's okay. So he doesn't participate fully in training camp. There's your trade off.
The Cowboys are getting a steal of a deal - a linebacker with a Ray Lewis-like impact who likely knows this is his last stop. And they're getting him for dirt cheap. And if he doesn't shape up, you cut him, and you really lose nothing. Win/win.
But you keep him, deal with his Roisms and pair him with Greg Hardy, Randy George and Sean Lee?
The only thing that's going to stop Ro is not opposing offenses, but his penchant to puff the Cannabis plant.

You can't trust him, period.

Great talent, lots of issues.

He is one joint away from a 10 game suspension and one retirement away from his 3rd.

 

[Sportsbabe]

Amazing! I read it right here yesterday that it was more likely he'd never play another down for the Cowboys.

 

[tyke1doe]

You can't trust him, period.

Great talent, lots of issues.

He is one joint away from a 10 game suspension and one retirement away from his 3rd.

That may be true. But the Cowboys are approaching this issue wisely, IMO.

1. They have replacements for Ro already on the roster. If Ro goes back into puff, puff mode, he's gone. In steps the replacement. Cowboys move on.
2. They're getting Ro dirt cheap.
3. They're getting a Ro who has no leverage. No other team is going to take this guy. The Cowboys know it and, more importantly, Ro knows it. He could have held out for more money, but he'd be in the NFL unemployment line if he did.
4. If they get a Ro who plays anywhere close to his talent, they get a blue chipper in the middle of their defense.
5. They're getting a Ro who may be very appreciative that the Cowboys are willing to work with him and his special brand of craziness. There's a reason Charles Haley still loves Jerry Jones and hangs around Valley Ranch. Some guys - even crazy guys - are fiercely loyal. I think Ro is one of those guys. He checked out with the Raiders and Ravens because he just wasn't with them. I think he honestly loves being a Cowboy and honors the relationship he has with Jones and the team in general. I think he'll reward them the best way he can.

So whatever happens - whether he stays or goes - the Cowboys are still in a win/win situation. Unless, of course, he sets fire to Valley Ranch.

 

[Sportsbabe]

I'm not really counting on him or Hardy to play at a high level until halfway through the season. You can't miss all those games and expect to come in and immediately be ready. They'll need to adjust a little.

I don't see why not... Some expected him to play pro bowl level off his couch last year

 

[Nightman]

That may be true. But the Cowboys are approaching this issue wisely, IMO.

1. They have replacements for Ro already on the roster. If Ro goes back into puff, puff mode, he's gone. In steps the replacement. Cowboys move on.
2. They're getting Ro dirt cheap.
3. They're getting a Ro who has no leverage. No other team is going to take this guy. The Cowboys know it and, more importantly, Ro knows it. He could have held out for more money, but he'd be in the NFL unemployment line if he did.
4. If they get a Ro who plays anywhere close to his talent, they get a blue chipper in the middle of their defense.
5. They're getting a Ro who may be very appreciative that the Cowboys are willing to work with him and his special brand of craziness. There's a reason Charles Haley still loves Jerry Jones and hangs around Valley Ranch. Some guys - even crazy guys - are fiercely loyal. I think Ro is one of those guys. He checked out with the Raiders and Ravens because he just wasn't with them. I think he honestly loves being a Cowboy and honors the relationship he has with Jones and the team in general. I think he'll reward them the best way he can.

So whatever happens - whether he stays or goes - the Cowboys are still in a win/win situation. Unless, of course, he sets fire to Valley Ranch.

I didn't express myself clearly enough. I love the McClain contract.

We have Hitchens, Brinkley and Lee to play the MIKE.

ANYTHING we get from McClain is gravy.

We just can't count on him or plan a future with him.