Swaim, Hanna Updates

[big dog cowboy]

Keep an eye on Blake Jarwin. A 'blocking' TE that didnt get much opportunity as far as receiving goes, but I hear it's not bc he can't catch. I think this guy has a strong chance to join the long list of UDFA to make the team, based solely on the injury concern of Hanna.

I am! There is no question another TE will make the 53 to replace Hanna if he is done and it could be Jarwin.

 

[StarBoyz83]

Good gosh, their recoveries have taken forever

All Cowboys Injuries take longer than they say is expected

 

[chagus]

Swaim and Hanna won't make the 53. Mark it down, you heard it here first.

Just who will replace these TWO PROVEN TE's? Pray tell, so I can mark it down.

 

[FuzzyLumpkins]

How the heck does Hanna have the combine numbers he has? Their insane. He's better in every single category than OJ Howard, which is ridiculous.

James Hanna
40 time - 4.49
bench - 24 reps
vertical - 36 inch
broad - 122 inch
3 cone - 6.76
20 yard - 4.11
60 yard - 11.43

OJ Howard
40 time - 4.51
bench - 22 reps
vertical - 30 inch
broad - 121 inch
3 cone - 6.85
20 yard - 4.16
60 yard - 11.46

It certainly does not translate to the field. He is the opposite of explosive coming out of breaks.

 

[xwalker]

Cowboys coach Jason Garrett said tight ends Geoff Swaim and James Hanna, who are recovering from foot and knee surgeries, respectively,will not see much or any time during the organized team activities and June minicamp. The plan is to have them ready for the start of training camp in July. Their rehab will give Rico Gathers more snaps in practice to potentially earn a spot.

http://www.espn.com/espn/now?nowId=21-0654849100340007220-4

Standard operating proceedure under Garrett is to wait for training camp with players returning from significant injuries.

 

[Bullflop]

I'm fairly sure that Swaim will make a successful comeback -- not so sure about Hanna, though. That bone-on-bone knee is serious.

 

[Jarv]

Swaim and Hanna won't make the 53. Mark it down, you heard it here first.

With all due respect, I have heard that before

None the less, they are both hard workers and were good solders during their time here. If one of the two can make it back, I think it would be for the better.

 

[CCBoy]

I'm fairly sure that Swaim will make a successful comeback -- not so sure about Hanna, though. That bone-on-bone knee is serious.

The team can use a guard/tackle to block outside, and start some plays with six offensive linemen.

 

[jazzcat22]

Keep an eye on Blake Jarwin. A 'blocking' TE that didnt get much opportunity as far as receiving goes, but I hear it's not bc he can't catch. I think this guy has a strong chance to join the long list of UDFA to make the team, based solely on the injury concern of Hanna.

I had Jarwin in one of my mock drafts in the 7th.
Swaim had the same rep coming out of college, I think. It was that he could block, but not much opportunities to catch the ball, or maybe it was he could catch, but needed to work on his blocking. LOL. Anyway, he was in the same situation. And he and Dak seem to have a good rapport last year.

 

[jazzcat22]

I'm fairly sure that Swaim will make a successful comeback -- not so sure about Hanna, though. That bone-on-bone knee is serious.

I fully expect one of these but most likely both will start TC on PUP.
History has shown, whenever Dallas has players in this situation. And even if they say they will be ready by TC, or expected to be. They go on PUP. Or at least held out of practices doing sideline work for several weeks. But never have a full TC at all.

Not saying this to sound too negative, but in most cases , it turns out to be true.

now for Swaim, yes he will be back, but I feel he will miss a good part of TC, as this they need to be cautious with. Not rush him back too soon as they did with Dez.

 

[PhillyCowboysFan]

Like I said during the draft, we are really thin at TE...

It's five TE currently on the roster with all five scheduled to be in camp. How many do you want?

 

[Hardline]

It was a huge mistake not taking Jake Butt in the draft. If you are going to allow a Tight end to recover from injury it might as well be a first round talent one.

 

[WillieBeamen]

It's five TE currently on the roster with all five scheduled to be in camp. How many do you want?

And how many are healthy?

And are you going to pretend that Hannas injury isnt career threatening?

 

[Deep_Freeze]

It was a huge mistake not taking Jake Butt in the draft. If you are going to allow a Tight end to recover from injury it might as well be a first round talent one.

Well I was thinking we would take him instead of Switz, but I figured we would take a receiver there either way.

Looks like we are all in on Rico.

 

[waldoputty]

It was a huge mistake not taking Jake Butt in the draft. If you are going to allow a Tight end to recover from injury it might as well be a first round talent one.

he had not 1 but 2 acls, i believe...

 

[waldoputty]

The team can use a guard/tackle to block outside, and start some plays with six offensive linemen.

dont think that worked too when last year in the playoffs.

 

[waldoputty]

I'm fairly sure that Swaim will make a successful comeback -- not so sure about Hanna, though. That bone-on-bone knee is serious.

not sure why swaim would not come back.
hanna on the other hand...
does switzer/beasley talk signify a shift in paradigm?

 

[ShiningStar]

I think we can survive. TE play wasnt our bane last year, wont be our bane this year.

Some of you forgot we have the next best thing after the last best thing before the future best thing, so Rico got this, hes a army ranger, navy seal, black ops agent, CIA assassin, IRS tracker, all rolled into one. Hes got this.

 

[MileyDancer]

Good gosh, their recoveries have taken forever

Exactly what I thought.

 

[Cowboys22]

Keep an eye on Blake Jarwin. A 'blocking' TE that didnt get much opportunity as far as receiving goes, but I hear it's not bc he can't catch. I think this guy has a strong chance to join the long list of UDFA to make the team, based solely on the injury concern of Hanna.

I think he has a chance because of his position flex. He has blocked out of the backfield and can line up out wide as a WR. He could be the FB, 4th TE, and redzone WR all in one roster spot. That allows you to keep an extra player somewhere, maybe Noah Brown.