The Wulf Den: Season Preview

[Luther]

* Why is OL Cory Procter still on this team?

This is a question that everyone outside of Procter’s family has asked…and I’m not too sure that some of them haven’t asked it. But enough is enough already. Whether we like it or not, he’s on the team—at least for the time being. That either means that the coaching staff sees something we don’t or that they are more comfortable with him in the back-up center position right now than anyone else. Remember, this is only the roster for Sunday’s game against Tampa Bay, not necessarily for the whole season. But for good or ill, that’s simply the way it is, and whining about it won’t help.

Of course, since he’s on the roster right now, they’re guaranteeing his $1.5 mil salary for the season. That would be an expensive pill to swallow if they let him go now. But don’t think that they won’t do so if OL Duke Preston shows he’s a better option at some point and/or a player becomes available that will be more help for the team, regardless of position.

Gotta wonder if Proctor's contributions on special teams help make him worth keeping. Not sure how many he's on and I'm not able to tell if he's any good at them.

 

[Manster54]

Great post.

I give my own very simple take:

If Cowboys are healthy, limit penalties and Romo improvisional turnovers, they very well might win the NFC East. I get very frustrated when they beat themselves. If they don't take care of the above, they won't be THE Beast.