Surprise Cut... Who Do You Think Might Be?

[mmohican29]

oh and whoever posted that Marion Barber could be a surprise cut- wash your face, and please put the paint back in the shed where it belongs.

 

[Zaxor]

Because I think that Quincy Butler will shine I am going to say A. Glenn

 

[ddh33]

I didn't read the whole thread, so I hope I'm not late with the joke, but I'll go ahead and say Al Singleton

 

[Matt]

Terrell Owens.


Nah, just wishful thinking.

Why TO? Where would our offense be without him? Seriously.

 

[dogunwo]

Two of the last 3 years the surprise cut has been a QB. There is a precedent.

You sure last years surprise wasnt Pettiti?

 

[junk]

Or if Proctor gets cut? Probably not.

I'd be a little surprised by that one actually.

 

[ZeroClub]

Just wondering, if Brad Johnson got cut who would be our backup? If Romo got hurt we'd be starting either a undrafted rookie (Bartel or Moore) or a practice squad QB (Baker). I don't think we would enter the season with either or those guys as the backup.

Yeah, I think you are right about that.

Brad Johnson would have to look woefully inadequate and (I'd guess) that that another veteran journeyman QB (not currently on the Cowboys roster) would have to become available in order for the Cowboys to cut Johnson.

I'd be a bit surprised to see it happen, but ....

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I'll float another name, already mentioned by some, that would qualify:

Greg Ellis

It'd be surprising and perhaps a little sad (given the injury angle), but:

You've got a lot of talented linebackers on this team already. It is possible that guys like Burnett, Carpenter, and Glymph could all take a huge step forward in camp. Ellis has been disgruntled and irritated some in the organization. Most importantly, Ellis is coming off of a major injury and may struggle to return to form.

It'd be surprising, but it could happen.

 

[superpunk]

Watkins. We have a bit more of a financial obligation to the other half of the "Worst safeties in the league" tandem (Davis) - so I'll go with Watkins getting the boot.

 

[Alexander]

I'd be a little surprised by that one actually.

I wouldn't. That is my choice: Cory Proctor.

We drafted two players who could be backup guards. Free might also get a look at center I believe. We have Joe Berger also.

 

[DallasEast]

Keith Davis.

Oh, please, please, please, let it (finally!) be Keith Davis. ray:

 

[Alexander]

Keith Davis.

Oh, please, please, please, let it (finally!) be Keith Davis. ray:

If we intended on forcing him at FS once again, I would agree.

But as a SS backup, he might finally be in his element and could be useful. We already know he can do the job on special teams.

 

[eduncan22]

Something has to give at WR. Owens Glenn Crayton Hurd Stanback Austin Rector CFL Kid. Only will keep 5

Stanback is not a true WR.

He played WR some in his freshman year.

He's a QB.

 

[Alexander]

Stanback is not a true WR.

Neither was Patrick Crayton.

 

[ZeroClub]

I'd be really surprised if Stanback were cut. The organization seems excited by his potential, there must be some understanding that it'll take Stanback some time to make the transition to WR (and possibly PR), and if Stanback doesn't appear to be 100% healthy - the Cowboys will want to keep him around to see what he can do when healthy.

So, that said, if he were cut, he'd be a surprise cut.

 

[DallasEast]

If we intended on forcing him at FS once again, I would agree.

But as a SS backup, he might finally be in his element and could be useful. We already know he can do the job on special teams.

Party pooper. I'll have to put my faith in the hope that Abram Elam will surplant him on the depth charts and take up residence behind Roy Williams. Anyone or anything to get Mr. Keith "I attract bullets in the early hours" Davis out of Big D.

please.

 

[eduncan22]

I'd be really surprised if Stanback were cut. The organization seems excited by his potential, there must be some understanding that it'll take Stanback some time to make the transition to WR (and possibly PR), and if Stanback doesn't appear to be 100% healthy - the Cowboys will want to keep him around to see what he can do when healthy.

So, that said, if he were cut, he'd be a surprise cut.

Why would you want Stanback to be a PR, when Newman is already a top tier PR in the NFL? I don't see that happening.

If anything, someone gets hurt, and Stanback shows enough to get a 5th WR spot.

Doubtful.

 

[DallasEast]

Stanback is not a true WR.

He played WR some in his freshman year.

He's a QB.

Your whole argument hangs on the word "true". He already has demonstrated the speed and moves necessary to play the position while at the University of Washington. If he can prove that he can run routes and catch passes both well and consistently, your argument is dead in the water.

 

[DallasEast]

Why would you want Stanback to be a PR, when Newman is already a top tier PR in the NFL? I don't see that happening.

If anything, someone gets hurt, and Stanback shows enough to get a 5th WR spot.

Doubtful.

Why would you want to see your team's number one defensive back running back kicks? The potential for injury in that capacity should merit a more cautious take on that option, imo. If Stanback can prove to be a reliable punt returner, why not allow him to do so? The risks to your fifth wide receiver would be much less than to your number one defensive back, right?

 

[Vintage]

Why would you want Stanback to be a PR, when Newman is already a top tier PR in the NFL? I don't see that happening.

If anything, someone gets hurt, and Stanback shows enough to get a 5th WR spot.

Doubtful.

Newman finished 10th in yards per return last year. Its not like he is invincible back there. If Stanback can do it better, why not let him?

Also, there's the injury concern. I'd rather have Stanback back there than Newman if Stanback can do it as well as Newman can.

Obviously, he has to prove that...but that's why we are trying to develop him as a WR.

As for the whole Stanback is a QB crap.....the coaching staff is playing him at WR. They obviously think he has the ability to do so. You disagree.

Convince me why I should believe your opinion over those who do this kind of stuff for a living?

 

[dogunwo]

Uh no.....

Because he fumbled in 3 of his 8 regular season game on kickoffs...

I wouldnt want him toting the rock in crunch time if he cant hold on to the ball. One play doesnt make you a star. Especially in a game you lose. Just like 5 games don't make you the next Troy Aikman.

What do zero games and a training camp holdout make you?