Roster projection: pretty clear at this point

[joseephuss]

LINEBACKERS - 7
Sean Lee
Bruce Carter
Ernie Sims (I think he starts over Durant; great camp from Sims)
Justin Durant
Alex Albright
Devonte Holloman
Brandon Magee


SAFETIES - 5
Barry Church
Will Allen
JJ Wilcox
Matt Johnson (oy, dude, this is your last chance)
Eric Frampton

I think they keep 6 linebackers and 4 safeties.

But you can't play him. Doesn't cover kicks, and he's the fifth reciver at best. Wasted gameday roster spot.

He played last year. He is probably better now than he was last year.

 

[Zimmy Lives]

He will have to be on the field to "move the chains". How many snaps will he get as the 5th WR on a team that plans to emphasize the 2 TE set?

I'd respond but your question has been eloquently answered by other posters.

I believe that five receivers will make the team for certain and that all will play. I also believe that Beasely is one of the top five receivers. If I am wrong, I will give you your props for being so adamant about Beasley's lack of value to this team.

 

[erod]

You were one of those guys down playing Danny Amendola when everyone wanted to keep him, too. Werent you? Dont lie... =)

Amendola played special teams.

 

[erod]

Anyone who thinks cole Beasley won't make the team . Doesn't really know much about Cowboys football . He is a LOCK

Oh, I know he's a lock, but he isn't as good as Armstrong because a No.5 receiver has to DO SOMETHING on Sundays.

What is Beasley going to do? Play 2-3 plays? If that? And if he ever does see significant time, he's going to get broken in half.

He's a very skilled guy, but I don't see how he can get on the field and stay there.

 

[Tabascocat]

Oh, I know he's a lock, but he isn't as good as Armstrong because a No.5 receiver has to DO SOMETHING on Sundays.

What is Beasley going to do? Play 2-3 plays? If that? And if he ever does see significant time, he's going to get broken in half.

He's a very skilled guy, but I don't see how he can get on the field and stay there.

So, from your first post, he doesn't make the team. Now, you know he is a lock but don't think he can stay healthy due to his size. Pick a side and stick to it

Not as good as Armstrong only because of ST's? Cole is a better WR and his ability to get open and actually catch the ball is a needed asset on this team. Who cares if he doesn't play special teams, I don't want him too. There will come a point when we have a couple of receivers banged up, that is inevitable. Beasley will step right in at the slot and do just fine. Can we say the same for Armstrong? I sure don't want to have to depend on him.

Just because someone is small, does not mean they are weak. He could have strong bones, tendons, ligaments and the like. I have seen much bigger guys go down on things as simple as running or cutting.

If Dallas does not keep 6 WR's, Armstrong is probably the odd man out and has zero chance to take Cole's spot IMO.

 

[cowboys1985]

Oh, I know he's a lock, but he isn't as good as Armstrong because a No.5 receiver has to DO SOMETHING on Sundays.

What is Beasley going to do? Play 2-3 plays? If that? And if he ever does see significant time, he's going to get broken in half.

He's a very skilled guy, but I don't see how he can get on the field and stay there.

I have seen nothing from training camp to lead me to believe that Armstrong is the BETTER wr when comparing to Beasley. Faster? yes of course. Better? I don't think so.

 

[blindzebra]

QB: Romo, Orton (2)

RB: Murray, Dunbar, Randle, Tanner (4)

TE: Witten, Escobar, Hanna, Rosario (4)

WR: Bryant, Austin, Williams, Harris, Beasley (5)

OT: Smith, Free, Parnell, Weems (4)

OG: Leary, Bernadeau/Waters, Kowalski/Livings (4)

if we sign Waters Livings is gone

C: Frederick (1) Bernadeau and Kowalski are back-

ups

Offense: 24

DE: Ware, Spencer, Wilber, Selvie (4)

DT: Ratliff, Hatcher, Hayden, Lissemore (4)

DL: Bass (1)

MLB: Lee, Magee (2)

SLB: Durant, Albright, Holloman (3)

WLB: Carter, Sims (2)

CB: Claiborne, Carr, Scandrick, Moore, Webb (5)

S: Church, Wilcox, Johnson, Allen, Hamilton (5)

Defense: 26


LS: Ladouceur

P: Jones

K: Bailey

ST: (3)

 

[coult44]

He's short and white. Therefore, he's got to be our version of Wes Welker.

This comment is ignorant.....Make the same comment about guys of a different race and it would be deleted, and you'd have a big R label attached to your name. Beasley is a player. Guys have been fired because they made remarks about African Americans playing Quarterback. They shouldn't have those comments just like you shouldn't make your comment. What, because a guy is white, and small he shouldn't make a team as a receiver? Should he only be able to play other positions and not skill positions? Your an IDIOT!! It's doesn't matter what color he is or how big he is...Regardless of what you thing about him being a "small, white guy", the coaches and his teammates love him...Romo, Witten, and Dez talk about him all time. If those three guys like him, and want him around, then it doesn't matter what any of us think...And beyond those facts, the bottom line is he makes plays...He quick, get's open, and catches the ball. Other than him being "short and white", why shouldn't he make the team???

 

[conner01]

i think there is a good chance mccray could be cut with frampton playing well. not only is he expensive but he is a liability on the field. he is a great st player and i value that but frampton could replace him and be a better player on the field.

 

[Staubacher]

This comment is ignorant.....Make the same comment about guys of a different race and it would be deleted, and you'd have a big R label attached to your name. Beasley is a player. Guys have been fired because they made remarks about African Americans playing Quarterback. They shouldn't have those comments just like you shouldn't make your comment. What, because a guy is white, and small he shouldn't make a team as a receiver? Should he only be able to play other positions and not skill positions? Your an IDIOT!! It's doesn't matter what color he is or how big he is...Regardless of what you thing about him being a "small, white guy", the coaches and his teammates love him...Romo, Witten, and Dez talk about him all time. If those three guys like him, and want him around, then it doesn't matter what any of us think...And beyond those facts, the bottom line is he makes plays...He quick, get's open, and catches the ball. Other than him being "short and white", why shouldn't he make the team???

Thank you. Well said. I called out the racism too and you did it even better. No place for it. Either a player is good enough or he isn't. Beasley by all accounts is.

 

[erod]

So, from your first post, he doesn't make the team. Now, you know he is a lock but don't think he can stay healthy due to his size. Pick a side and stick to it

Not as good as Armstrong only because of ST's? Cole is a better WR and his ability to get open and actually catch the ball is a needed asset on this team. Who cares if he doesn't play special teams, I don't want him too. There will come a point when we have a couple of receivers banged up, that is inevitable. Beasley will step right in at the slot and do just fine. Can we say the same for Armstrong? I sure don't want to have to depend on him.

Just because someone is small, does not mean they are weak. He could have strong bones, tendons, ligaments and the like. I have seen much bigger guys go down on things as simple as running or cutting.

If Dallas does not keep 6 WR's, Armstrong is probably the odd man out and has zero chance to take Cole's spot IMO.

I'm saying, no, he should not make the team over Armstrong, but I know they'll keep him because of this strange fascination with the guy.

Beasley looks to me like a guy that will be very seriously injured one day. Hope I'm wrong, but he so's tiny out there. He's small for a high school receiver, let alone an NFL wideout.

But they'll keep him because of the "Amendola" fear of letting a guy go prematurely.

 

[erod]

I have seen nothing from training camp to lead me to believe that Armstrong is the BETTER wr when comparing to Beasley. Faster? yes of course. Better? I don't think so.

Armstrong is vastly more accomplished as an NFL player, and he plays special teams. He's more useful.

Beasley will stand on the sideline with his helmet in his hand except for 4-5 plays.

 

[Tabascocat]

I'm saying, no, he should not make the team over Armstrong, but I know they'll keep him because of this strange fascination with the guy.

Beasley looks to me like a guy that will be very seriously injured one day. Hope I'm wrong, but he so's tiny out there. He's small for a high school receiver, let alone an NFL wideout.

But they'll keep him because of the "Amendola" fear of letting a guy go prematurely.

They will keep him because of his upside potential. He is small but I stood next to him a few times at camp, he is not a skinny, frail fellow. He has good tone and structure in person. On camera, he does look like an 8th grader but he is not a dead-man-walking IMO. Someone will get a lick on him and I think he can bounce right back, as long as nothing breaks

 

[cowboys1985]

Armstrong is vastly more accomplished as an NFL player, and he plays special teams. He's more useful.

Beasley will stand on the sideline with his helmet in his hand except for 4-5 plays.

Armstrong was also on the scrap heap. Plus what he has done previously has no bearing. I'm basing my opinion on what I've seen in camp. I personally think they will find a way to keep both WRs.. But if they had to chose, Beasley has proven more so far in camp.

 

[Verdict]

I don't see Escobar being inactive on game day.
The questions are down to:
4th RB (it appears that they will keep 4)
5th/6th WR (Armstrong and/or Beasley, 5 or 6)
9th/10th OL (9 or 10, who is affected if they sign Waters, could Livings be put on the designated for return IR or cut despite the guaranteed salary)
9th DL (8 or 9)
7th LB (6 or 7)
5th Safety (Frampton, McCray or a rookie like Hamilton)
4th TE (is 4 definite, is Rosario really a lock)

Players like Selvie, Armstrong and Frampton could probably be cut and re-signed after a game or two when a roster spot inevitably opens up.

I think you are right about the issues presented. I have a hard time believing Selvie would still be around if we cut him. I am sure he would probably prefer playing for the Cowboys, but a guy like him would probably sign with the first team that offers him a 53 man roster spot if we cut him. I really don't see us keeping and paying McCray if we have any reasonably close alternative. McCray's salary is starting to get up there high enough that it could be better used to pay a position player, or resign a more important positional player roster.

 

[erod]

Armstrong was also on the scrap heap. Plus what he has done previously has no bearing. I'm basing my opinion on what I've seen in camp. I personally think they will find a way to keep both WRs.. But if they had to chose, Beasley has proven more so far in camp.

Based on what? Armstrong is having a really nice camp.

 

[Verdict]

Frampton was the Special Teams ace while he was with the Vikings. He is basically a similar special teams player to McCray. Also, Frampton's salary is about half of McCray's (750K vs 1.3M). Frampton is a better Safety than McCray.

This is an important factor, for sure. It may not be outcome determinative, but it definitely weighs on the decision of whether to keep McCray, or another player.

 

[Verdict]

I'm not sure that Armstrong or Beasley would be picked up by another team. Both are somewhat solid, but so far unspectacular.

 

[coult44]

Armstrong is vastly more accomplished as an NFL player, and he plays special teams. He's more useful.

Beasley will stand on the sideline with his helmet in his hand except for 4-5 plays.

I'm saying, no, he should not make the team over Armstrong, but I know they'll keep him because of this strange fascination with the guy.

Beasley looks to me like a guy that will be very seriously injured one day. Hope I'm wrong, but he so's tiny out there. He's small for a high school receiver, let alone an NFL wideout.

But they'll keep him because of the "Amendola" fear of letting a guy go prematurely.

Yep, just like Drew Brees, Darren Sproles, Ray Rice, Steve Smith, MJD.....I could go on and on....Your covering up your bias...

 

[cowboys1985]

Based on what? Armstrong is having a really nice camp.

I'm not saying Armstrong doesn't deserve a roster spot. He's played well and I think Dallas will keep both Beasley and Armstrong. But I think Beasley has been more impressive. He's been showing up more from most practice reports. He also had that nice TD vs Oak. So, if Dallas does decide to keep only 5 WRs, i think it will be Beasley over Armstrong.