TE Connor Hamlett Out For The Season

[CT Dal Fan]

Hamlett broke a fibula on Dallas' last gasp drive last night. He was buried on the Cowboys' depth chart at tight end, but I still feel bad for the guy.

http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/10952/connor-hamlett

 

[big dog cowboy]

That stinks for him. Dream over.

 

[reddyuta]

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

Lool

 

[Plankton]

It didn't look good the way he was bent backward on the last play.

Looks like he has an injury settlement in his future.

 

[Kaiser]

You hate to see anyone injured but this actually could be a lucky break for him, no pun intended. He has absolutely zero chance of making the roster and was probably behind Blake Jarwin for a Practice Squad spot. With this situation (assuming they want to keep him) they can keep him on IR all year as a season that essentially a Practice Squad year.

All of that assumes he earned a PS spot of course.

 

[Yuma Cactus]

That stinks for him. Dream over.

In reality it is probably the best thing for him. He had a good camp but wasn't likely to make the team, maybe not even the PS. Now he will be released and revert to IR where he'll make a little more than a PS player and get to rehab at The Star. Dallas will hold his rights and he can then begin this journey again next year.

 

[Avery]

Wasn't going to make the roster, at least he'll get a nice down payment on a house out of it.

 

[RoboQB]

Not Hamlett!?! No!!!!

This is the worst news yet!

(Sarcasm disclaimer for those required to wear a helmet at all times.)

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

You hate to see anyone injured but this actually could be a lucky break for him, no pun intended. He has absolutely zero chance of making the roster and was probably behind Blake Jarwin for a Practice Squad spot. With this situation (assuming they want to keep him) they can keep him on IR all year as a season that essentially a Practice Squad year.

All of that assumes he earned a PS spot of course.

You totally intended that pun!

 

[The Quest for Six]

HAMLET.....
To be, or not to be--that is the question:
Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer
The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune
Or to take arms against a sea of troubles
And by opposing end them. To die, to sleep--
No more--and by a sleep to say we end


.......oh, never mind, different Hamlett

 

[TwoCentPlain]

I felt bad for him. Gets hurt on one of the last few plays of a meaningless preseason game. Even though he had a broken fibula, he still hopped off on his own trying to save the team a timeout. He was having a decent camp. Probably would have been on the PS with the Cowboys or another team.

 

[Section446]

That sucks for him, but if there was ever a position where an injury isn't a big deal, TE is it.

 

[GORICO]

That stinks for him. Dream over.

Big Dog--it does stink...your whole young life you dream about the NFL and then its happening...and then in an instant it could be over

 

[GORICO]

That sucks for him, but if there was ever a position where an injury isn't a big deal, TE is it.

and finally it is someone at bottom of depth chart instead of star players

 

[waldoputty]

swaim and hanna contracts end after 2018.
witten could retire at any time.
IR would not be bad.

 

[tyke1doe]

Not Hamlett!?! No!!!!

This is the worst news yet!

(Sarcasm disclaimer for those required to wear a helmet at all times.)

 

[gimmesix]

and finally it is someone at bottom of depth chart instead of star players

I really hate saying that was my first thought as well. Players are going to get hurt, part of the game, and I certainly prefer that it not be ones we are relying on.

 

[Bullflop]

Chances are likely overwhelming that Conner Hamlett wouldn't have made the team. Yet, it's unfortunate for him that he couldn't have remained healthy and possibly latch on with another team. I would expect Blake Jarwin to have a much better shot of remaining a Cowboy, even if it's only to be on the practice squad. It's a tough deal for Hamlett but that's pro football for you. An injury settlement should offer him some comfort, though.

 

[erod]

No offense to Connor, but if I had to pick a guy on the roster......