ejthedj
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Whew, that was a stinker! Probably the biggest areas of concern are 1) Backup swing tackle 2) backup QB and 3) special teams. The defense looks MUCH improved and hopefully the offense gets enough reps to click early, cause they are still our engine.
I think some people made the roster and some people got booted last night:
1) Davon Coleman made the roster. The guy was making plays everywhere, against first and second teams. This means either Ken Bishop or T. McClain get cut. Bishop likely goes to the practice squad.
2) Ryan Russell made the team. They already wanted to keep him bc of his draft status and potential, but he's flashed in both games. Problem is, Gardner played very well too. I'm thinking we have to keep 10 linemen (DLaw, Hayden, Crawford, Crawford, Mincey, Gregory, T. McClain, Coleman, Russell, Gardner)... then when Hardy comes back, we have to cut a guy with a lot of potential. Unless maybe we cut T. McClain.
3) 10 linemen means NO 3rd string QB. Vaughan is too immobile for the NFL. He lacks touch on short passes. He gets scared when he gets hit. He flashes at times, but I think it's apparent he's nothing more than a mediocre career backup. Don't cut Ben Gardner for him.
4) i'd keep Keith Smith. Outside of Wilson, he has flashed the most. Wilber gets way too much love around here. He sucked at middle linebacker last night. He's only serviceable at strongside and can't play weak cause he's too slow. He's ok at special teams but that's about it. I don't think i'd cut Wilber until after McClain comes back, but he's the one I'd cut before K. Smith. Smith looks like a baller. Did last year too. Plus he seems to have the physical skills. So, we keep Lee, Hitchens, Wilson, Gachkar, Brinkley, Smith, Wilber
5) We only have one RB. McFadden has no vision. Problem is, Randle can't pass block. He might get Romo killed.
6) Cut Weems and sign a backup off the street or move Martin to get some RT reps. Again, this is our biggest weakness
7) Hardy had not shown up or looked special AT ALL. The rust is thick. He needs a lot more reps, esp since he will have to sit again.
I also think:
8) I hate the way we are playing scared this pre-season. Mo needs reps. Lee and Hardy haven't played in 18 months. They need reps. Romo needs reps (all QBs do). The oline needs reps together. How come Garrett won't sit anybody in a meaningless regular season game before the playoffs and he plays scared now, when we have more time to get healthy and the games after aren't as crucial? I think this sends the wrong message.
9) I'm worried that all the intensity we hear about at practice is hype and/or is misdirected. We have looked sloppier and less intense than both teams we have played. We have problems historically dealing with success. The circus comes into town and everyone gets too high on themselves. I'm worried this has happened again.
I think some people made the roster and some people got booted last night:
1) Davon Coleman made the roster. The guy was making plays everywhere, against first and second teams. This means either Ken Bishop or T. McClain get cut. Bishop likely goes to the practice squad.
2) Ryan Russell made the team. They already wanted to keep him bc of his draft status and potential, but he's flashed in both games. Problem is, Gardner played very well too. I'm thinking we have to keep 10 linemen (DLaw, Hayden, Crawford, Crawford, Mincey, Gregory, T. McClain, Coleman, Russell, Gardner)... then when Hardy comes back, we have to cut a guy with a lot of potential. Unless maybe we cut T. McClain.
3) 10 linemen means NO 3rd string QB. Vaughan is too immobile for the NFL. He lacks touch on short passes. He gets scared when he gets hit. He flashes at times, but I think it's apparent he's nothing more than a mediocre career backup. Don't cut Ben Gardner for him.
4) i'd keep Keith Smith. Outside of Wilson, he has flashed the most. Wilber gets way too much love around here. He sucked at middle linebacker last night. He's only serviceable at strongside and can't play weak cause he's too slow. He's ok at special teams but that's about it. I don't think i'd cut Wilber until after McClain comes back, but he's the one I'd cut before K. Smith. Smith looks like a baller. Did last year too. Plus he seems to have the physical skills. So, we keep Lee, Hitchens, Wilson, Gachkar, Brinkley, Smith, Wilber
5) We only have one RB. McFadden has no vision. Problem is, Randle can't pass block. He might get Romo killed.
6) Cut Weems and sign a backup off the street or move Martin to get some RT reps. Again, this is our biggest weakness
7) Hardy had not shown up or looked special AT ALL. The rust is thick. He needs a lot more reps, esp since he will have to sit again.
I also think:
8) I hate the way we are playing scared this pre-season. Mo needs reps. Lee and Hardy haven't played in 18 months. They need reps. Romo needs reps (all QBs do). The oline needs reps together. How come Garrett won't sit anybody in a meaningless regular season game before the playoffs and he plays scared now, when we have more time to get healthy and the games after aren't as crucial? I think this sends the wrong message.
9) I'm worried that all the intensity we hear about at practice is hype and/or is misdirected. We have looked sloppier and less intense than both teams we have played. We have problems historically dealing with success. The circus comes into town and everyone gets too high on themselves. I'm worried this has happened again.
