Signed by Cowboys Safety George Iloka signed

[ShortRound]

The Cowboys have agreed to a one-year deal with safety George Iloka, according to a source. Iloka met with the Cowboys on Friday and was the third safety to meet with the club during the week along with Clayton Geathers and Eric Berry. The Cowboys have concerns about their depth at the position that was manned by Jeff Heath and Xavier Woods last year. Iloka, who has nine career interceptions, can play both safety spots. The Cowboys had some interest in Iloka last year before he joined Minnesota, where he started three games. He is the fourth free agent the Cowboys have come to terms with so far, joining Christian Covington, Kerry Hyder and Randall Cobb.

Todd Archer, ESPN Staff Writer

Nice! ....Right?

 

[QuincyCarterEra]

 

[Techsass]

I don't think FA signings determine our draft picks. We seem to like having a breathing body of some sort at each position before the draft, but it doesn't necessarily mean that's what we'll draft.

 

[Hawkeye0202]

I really like this signing.

We’ve covered all of our needs (granted not elite pickups but you can’t have elite guys at every position)

Still hope they pull the trigger on Quinn now

Think we will.......from what I've heard he's holding out, hoping to attract more interest from other teams. But hell, if that was going happen I think we'd already know. At some point ( within the next couple weeks maybe) I'm guessing Stephen will give him a deadline to either accept their offer or we're moving on. Kinda what the Jets did to Le'Vron Bell.

 

[Rayman70]

meh. One year band aid. Hard to get excited. Need a longterm fix...its been 20 years lol. Draft Savage at 58.

 

[DEMFAN]

I remember folk were mad last year when we didn’t get him. But, now I guess he is just a tad of an upgrade if that ‍ Lol

 

[QuincyCarterEra]

 

[KingintheNorth]

for those or you who (over) value compensatory picks...

 

[MichaelWinicki]

That tells you he wasn't very good in coverage.

 

[Rayman70]

I do like the fact we are signing these guys to 1 year deals...it shows at least we have a plan.

 

[Rayman70]

hes a box safety. We don't need him in coverage. He's a liability.

 

[CowboyChris]

As far as I'm concerned our FA additions are Cobb and crap.

don't sleep on Hyder

 

[Rayman70]

Hes an older Kavon Frazier

 

[DallasMike]

Iloka is a nice stop gap SS. I am sure they will draft one and it does take time for those guys to develop. Most of the time anyway. Iloka is a good tackler. Solid veteran depth added to the roster, again. And without breaking the bank. Sign Quinn and let's get ready for the draft.

By the way...been reading these message boards for quite some time. I registered a while back and was having a problem on my end getting the confirmation email. Glad I finally cleared that up today. The posters here do an excellent job and I enjoy reading everybody's opinions/posts. The MODS to a great job keeping things organized. Guessing it take a few posts before I can start liking posts. Glad to be a member.

 

[CowboyChris]

Heath > Iloka

 

[darthseinfeld]

Guess this makes safety an unlikely selection at 58.......apparently they don't think S at 58 would be an upgrade.

Iloka doesnt change anything draft wise

 

[Hawkeye0202]

I do like the fact we are signing these guys to 1 year deals...it shows at least we have a plan.

LOL LOL and what is that? Do it again next year?

 

[CyberB0b]

We can't go S because of Iloka.

We can't go DT because of Covington.

We can't go DE because of Hyder.

We're pretty much loaded. It's a nice problem to have.

Can't go TE because of Witten.

 

[Little Jr]

Meh. Personally, I don't think he's better than Heath but if I concede he his, it's not by much. I think the best thing about this siginng, is they'll compete and competition isn't ever a bad thing .

 

[reddyuta]

that's my thought too. Guy isn't much of an upgrade over Heath IMO. I mean.......meh.

I don't he is at all,Heath is your starter.