Sturm’s The Morning After (Cowboys 21, Texans 14): A note to La’el Collins’ critics and a Lucky Whit

[waving monkey]

There. Done and dusted. We have all survived preseason of NFL football for another season and can now discard all of those thoughts and memories of watching the best players stand on the sideline for an entire month of glorified practice games.

Honestly, there is more to the preseason than that, and the exercise of a team selecting each of the 53 parts carefully is fascinating on its own level, but I remain staunchly set on my opinion that this exercise could be done in 21 days instead of 40 and two preseason games instead of four. Really, the story here is that once upon a time (before 1977), the NFL thought they should play six preseason games. Six!

Regardless, the calendar has turned to September, the rosters have been cut to 75, and by tomorrow that number will be 53. From there, the players will take a day off, take their team picture, and by Tuesday, the first NFL work week will begin as the preparations for the Sunday night meeting with the New York Giants will be started. Fantastic news.
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[Aven8]

I'm with Sturm on Whitehead. Just give him the position of KR/PR and don't look back.

I like what he said about Gus taking Dmac's job as well, although they just cut him loose.

 

[Staubacher]

I'm with Sturm on Whitehead. Just give him the position of KR/PR and don't look back.

I like what he said about Gus taking Dmac's job as well, although they just cut him loose.

Agree on Whitehead. The guy just has an "it" factor. When I saw him come off the field after a decent return and the first two guys to run up and greet him were Dez and Romo, I knew he has earned a special place in the heart of this team.

As to keeping Gus and cutting Dmac, Sturm is on crack there.

 

[CATCH17]

- By the way, some fans need to relax on La’el Collins. Some emailers have even asked me if he is a bust and want to know why he hasn’t taken over the guard spot as was suggested in this space. Listen, the Cowboys already believe that A) Ron Leary was part of a great offensive line in 2014 and has done nothing to lose his spot and B) it is a healthy thing to make a rookie earn his promotion and to wait his turn. I have no problem with either, but that doesn’t make me think for a second that Collins isn’t the better player. He is. And it really won’t be close when it is said and done. Leary is solid. Collins was the best OL prospect in the 2015 draft. His ceiling is much higher, but the Cowboys are going to let things develop at their natural speed. I have no problem with that at all. What a luxury to have.

If you want to project this then fine.. Be my guest.. I might even agree with you.

But Leary is one heck of a player and is better than a lot of NFL guards, including Collins, right now.

 

[btcutter]

I'm with Sturm on Whitehead. Just give him the position of KR/PR and don't look back.

I like what he said about Gus taking Dmac's job as well, although they just cut him loose.

I rather Gus take Dunbar's job. What has Dunbar done that Dmac hasn't already actually done?

 

[Risen Star]

Collins is far more talented than Leary. It's not even remotely close. I'd start him immediately and watch the growth throughout the season.

 

[Risen Star]

Lucky Whitehead.

Reminds me of the time I missed that blind date with the town floozy because of a bout of acne.

 

[popp1234]

Lucky Whitehead.

Reminds me of the time I missed that blind date with the town floozy because of a bout of acne.

So you had a "Blackhead"? Sorry, couldn't resist.

 

[PJTHEDOORS]

Collins is far more talented than Leary. It's not even remotely close. I'd start him immediately and watch the growth throughout the season.

And Leary held onto the starting spot. Guess it's more than just talent.

 

[jobberone]

Collins is far more talented than Leary. It's not even remotely close. I'd start him immediately and watch the growth throughout the season.

Who cares what Garrett says, huh? If you don't think that is worthwhile then the why didn't he beat out any of the OL starters? He probably has more athletic and physical talent but he doesn't have the experience, knowledge or technique yet.

And he might yet be thrown into the fray due to injuries where he can learn on the job.

 

[burmafrd]

Leary has worked very hard to learn his craft over the last 3 years. Experience might not be everything but most of the time its the most important thing. Especially on the O line. However I think its a given that Collins will be the starter next year as we let Leary go- because if Leary has another year like last year his price will be up there pretty good and Collins will be so much cheaper its not funny.

 

[Manster68]

Collins is far more talented than Leary. It's not even remotely close. I'd start him immediately and watch the growth throughout the season.

Actually, I am more patient in giving Collins time to develop. Last season, Dallas could not afford to let Zach Martin develop. There was no one close to his level. This year is different. I am all for starting Collins when he is ready. With Leary playing well, there really is no need to throw him out there at this time.

I'll place my trust in this coaching staff.

 

[Sydla]

Agree on Whitehead. The guy just has an "it" factor. When I saw him come off the field after a decent return and the first two guys to run up and greet him were Dez and Romo, I knew he has earned a special place in the heart of this team.

As to keeping Gus and cutting Dmac, Sturm is on crack there.

Bingo on both points.

Gus over DMac? Insane and I am not even a big DMac guy either.