Stephen Jones comments 2/28

[waldoputty]

Looks like the pass rush will be terrible again. I have no faith that the Cowboys can even draft good pass rushers. Seems like the ones they do draft don't even pan out.

lets hope he is just doing damage control

 

[Scotman]

I've been as optimistic as anyone. Maybe more so. But these comments concern me.

 

[waldoputty]

We're pretty clearly continuing with the 'build an 8 man rotation' plan like SEA did. Garrett said two offseasons ago that's what we'd be doing, and I don't think he was kidding.

if we had players of the talent of seattle's 8 man rotation, then we dont have a problem.
i may have 1 player (irving) who may be worth of being in seattle's rotation?

 

[waldoputty]

What game changing defensive players are out there?

is bouye available?
perry is 1/2 way worth it.

 

[waldoputty]

I didn't suggest otherwise. I've been complaining about defensive depth for years while everybody else has been blaming the play calling or whatever. But it doesn't change the fact that they came out last year and said the plan was to build a DL rotation through the draft.

by the time we built the defense this way, dez would be retired and zeke's prime would be over.

 

[waldoputty]

Free is no Erik Williams, but he's been solid. He's always healthy and is the leader. That cannot be underestimated here with this group. Crawford is a bum...you're right. Awful.
The team has been hampered by top heavy contracts for years, with mediocre players splashed in between. The Romo's, Wittens, and Wares made us look good on paper, but couldn't carry everything. Bad contracts over and over, Ratliff the 2nd time, Crawford, Miles Austin, etc etc.

I hope thats all changing now.

Free leads in being the turnstile

 

[speedkilz88]

 

[waldoputty]

I don't think Free is a good OT vs. the pass.

But what about the other half of the equation?

Quite frankly I think Free is one of the better RT's when it comes to run blocking.

how many of Dak's fumbles were due to Free?

 

[speedkilz88]

how many of Dak's fumbles were due to Free?

How many times did he get Romo hurt? I don't want to see that continue with Dak no matter how sturdy we think he may be.

 

[Risen Star]

Not going to defend him because I think he is a bum. But no more than Church. And Crawford.

But it is interesting how Free is a total bum that needs to be cut tomorrow, but yet, these others, well, they are just valuable.

The thing that is a problem with this team is that bums are allowed to hang around.

That is a talent evaluation issue. This organization has rewarded mediocrity and has avoided conflict (read: cutting players) if they can.

Mediocrity is accepted.

It is just funny how fans pick and choose the whipping boys.

Free needs to go because the Cowboys have 5 excellent offensive linemen on the roster that can all play next year and into the future.

We don't have those quality options along the DL or S. That's why you see a movement against Free. There's a better option on the roster.

This isn't going to happen but it should happen.

 

[Risen Star]

 

[Stash]

Unless you have a complete grading comparison of all RT's in the NFL this conversation isn't going to go anywhere.

I've provided the numbers on how poorly Free performed in pass protection numerous times. If you haven't got anything to show us about run blocking, you're very right that this conversation isn't going to go anywhere. There's nowhere else it can go.

 

[Alexander]

Free needs to go because the Cowboys have 5 excellent offensive linemen on the roster that can all play next year and into the future.

We don't have those quality options along the DL or S.

This isn't going to happen but it should happen.

This small glimmer of hope that they intend to play Collins at RT has got you a little off balance. I understand and I am here for you.

 

[HardHittin'Witten]

I keep waiting for the day where the say "the brace is off" OR "the brace is no longer needed".

Give him Tim Duncan's Punisher knee brace. He'll play until he's 40.

 

[speedkilz88]

 

[Stash]

And there they are yet again for anyone who covered their eyes the first 20 times they were shown.

Embrace the horror!

 

[waldoputty]

Free needs to go because the Cowboys have 5 excellent offensive linemen on the roster that can all play next year and into the future.

We don't have those quality options along the DL or S. That's why you see a movement against Free. There's a better option on the roster.

This isn't going to happen but it should happen.

I may even take Cleary ove Free.

 

[MichaelWinicki]

I've provided the numbers on how poorly Free performed in pass protection numerous times. If you haven't got anything to show us about run blocking, you're very right that this conversation isn't going to go anywhere. There's nowhere else it can go.

The Cowboys think he's still playing at an acceptable RT level.

I guess that is the end of the conversation.

 

[waldoputty]

I think he is doing damage control.
Either from disappointment of the DEs being franchised.
Or trying to set expectations of lack of expenditure.

And we may have to live with Free the turnstile.

 

[Stash]

The Cowboys think he's still playing at an acceptable RT level.

I guess that is the end of the conversation.

If it is for you, have a great night.
I'd rather talk about the fact that it's a mistake.
But if you want to ignore facts about his poor performance, that's your prerogative.
Nobody's going to cover my eyes to it.