Rookies that are ready and should play in 1st game

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100%. I'm happy with all of them, but in the brief time I saw Overshown I was pretty impressed. He's gonna live up to the reputation he came in with.
With LVE on a 2-year deal and last year's pick Cox slow to get up to speed by some accounts, could Damone Clark (MLB at 6'2" 240 pounds) and Overshown (WLB 6' 3" 230 pounds) be Dallas' starting 2 LB's of the near future (if Parsons plays more at DE)? Interesting question as this could be a surprising position of strength for Dallas this year and beyond.
 

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This is early, I know. I count 4 that should contribute and play in the 1st game of the season.
1. Mazi Smith
2. Luke Schoonmaker
3. Overshown
4. Deuce Vaughn
But let them continue to play a decent amount of snaps in the remaining two preseason games to:
1) Get further acclimated to the speed of the NFL game;
2) Increase their conditioning and stamina to perform as well as possiblexwhen getting on the field;
3) Become much more comfortable in handling their assignments on all plays.
 

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That awkward moment when someone thinks the "predicted" win total they saw means jack squat.

Too funny

What means something is your wrs and qb. Yall will suck, point blank. Don't take my word for it, Vegas has spoken.
 

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Note to self: Packers predicted win total for 2023: 7.5

Everyone knows yall suck. Worry about your own.
His team is so good, he's over here on our board.

If that doesn't tell you how truly pathetic Packers Nation is....You guys are missing it. This guy IS special.
 
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When I get a few mins to kill, I post on several different teams fan forums. Nothing special about this forum. Sorry to burst your bubble.
Well then, I guess this means you will become a regular poster on this site. Since the requisite set out by you is having time to kill and looking at your team's future this season.
 

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I think that Stephens might be a better version of Hendershot. We will see how that develops. McKeon might make the team. He can be used as a fullback and plays special teams.
Hendershot can also play the H-back role. I was calling for it last year, and they finally did it.
 

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I think McKeon is the better H-back option.
You may be right. But we'll see. McKeon is OK. I just think Hendershot is a better overall player, more shifty, and still underrated in the passing game.
 

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Hendershot can also play the H-back role. I was calling for it last year, and they finally did it.
Would rookie Schoonmaker be considered in that role given his blocking prowess and pass catch ability? Still early but does Dallas keep 4 TE's (Ferg, Hendershot, Schoon, and McKeon)? I think they kept 3 for final cuts last season.
 

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The Cowboys have owned the Giants in recent years. Prescott is 8-2 against them.
True but we can admit the Giants have stepped up recently in terms of adding talent. They were an absolute mess for several years but they, like Philly (Washington still not there yet given their HC and QB depth) are stepping up recently.
 

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You may be right. But we'll see. McKeon is OK. I just think Hendershot is a better overall player, more shifty, and still underrated in the passing game.
I can see that. But my opinion is that McKeon is a more versatile, well-rounded player. But something else to consider is years remaining under contract.

Who knows how things will turn out, but it’s nice to have a ‘numbers problem’ at the position.
 

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Correct!

After the Cowboys get a decent lead I expect Jalen Brooks to get some snaps.
he will probably be 6th on the depth chart if he makes the team and probably inactive on game days. he didn't do much in PS to garner any play time when real bullets start to fly
 
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