TLH: Did The Cowboys Find Another Diamond In The Rough?

NeonDeion21

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First it was Tony Romo back in 2003. Next it was Miles Austin in 2006. Then Dan Bailey and Barry Church in 2010, and last year it was Ronald Leary, Cole Beasley and Lance Dunbar. Every year the Dallas Cowboys find a few undrafted players that make the squad against long odds and produce. Could safety Jeff Heath be the next diamond in the rough that the Dallas Cowboys have unearthed? They might be on their way.

An undrafted player out of Saginaw Valley State University, Jeff Heath wasn't anywhere near the draft radar for many experts and analysts. CBS Sports NFL Draft Expert Dane Brugler had Jeff Heath ranked as the 56th safety in the draft class. And that’s not a knock against Brugler, but more of an indictment of just how under-the-radar Jeff Heath was coming out of SVSU. Heath was signed by the Cowboys after the draft as a prospect who if he performed well in practice and in the games, could possibly find his way onto to the practice squad. And again, Heath shattered expectations.

According to Pro Football Focus, Jeff Heath graded out as the team’s best safety per snap, albeit against second and third teamers. Heath finished the preseason with 16 tackles, one tackle for a loss, and one forced fumble while playing a total of 204 snaps. Jeff Heath demonstrated this preseason that he can be a valuable safety in the run game, with his best performances coming against the Arizona Cardinals and Cincinnati Bengals.

Athletically, Jeff Heath compares very favorably to his competition currently on the roster.


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First it was Tony Romo back in 2003. Next it was Miles Austin in 2006. Then Dan Bailey and Barry Church in 2010, and last year it was Ronald Leary, Cole Beasley and Lance Dunbar. Every year the Dallas Cowboys find a few undrafted players that make the squad against long odds and produce. Could safety Jeff Heath be the next diamond in the rough that the Dallas Cowboys have unearthed? They might be on their way.

An undrafted player out of Saginaw Valley State University, Jeff Heath wasn't anywhere near the draft radar for many experts and analysts. CBS Sports NFL Draft Expert Dane Brugler had Jeff Heath ranked as the 56th safety in the draft class. And that’s not a knock against Brugler, but more of an indictment of just how under-the-radar Jeff Heath was coming out of SVSU. Heath was signed by the Cowboys after the draft as a prospect who if he performed well in practice and in the games, could possibly find his way onto to the practice squad. And again, Heath shattered expectations.

According to Pro Football Focus, Jeff Heath graded out as the team’s best safety per snap, albeit against second and third teamers. Heath finished the preseason with 16 tackles, one tackle for a loss, and one forced fumble while playing a total of 204 snaps. Jeff Heath demonstrated this preseason that he can be a valuable safety in the run game, with his best performances coming against the Arizona Cardinals and Cincinnati Bengals.

Athletically, Jeff Heath compares very favorably to his competition currently on the roster.


Read the rest at: http://thelandryhat.com/2013/09/03/did-the-dallas-cowboys-find-another-diamond-in-the-rough/

So, we've raised the "bar" with Heath?
 

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if he or Wilcox are on the field vs manning I will be terrified.
 

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I dont think Heath is ready at all,he looked lost out there and slow to react.I bet nobody is going to take him if we put him on the PS.
 

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I dont think Heath is ready at all,he looked lost out there and slow to react.I bet nobody is going to take him if we put him on the PS.

I disagree. If he is smart then I see no reason why he could not contribute this season. We know he has speed, instincts, and athleticism. The question is: Can he learn quickly?

You say he looked lost and slow to react? Can it be that he looked lost and slow to react because everyone else on defense was out of position? It is possible that, given the fire drill with second and third teamers, he did get lost in the crowd. Playing with guys that know where they are supposed to be, however, he could just play decent.
 

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I disagree. If he is smart then I see no reason why he could not contribute this season. We know he has speed, instincts, and athleticism. The question is: Can he learn quickly?

You say he looked lost and slow to react? Can it be that he looked lost and slow to react because everyone else on defense was out of position? It is possible that, given the fire drill with second and third teamers, he did get lost in the crowd. Playing with guys that know where they are supposed to be, however, he could just play decent.

this could be said about a lot of players(Tanney for example) who is on the PS now.
 

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this could be said about a lot of players(Tanney for example) who is on the PS now.

True. All the more reason why it is intriguing that he made the final 53. After all, the coaching staff has more film on Health than any of us.
 

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So, we've raised the "bar" with Heath?

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I see what you did! You funny guy!
 

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Remember none of those guys contributed right away they all had time to develop slowly. So maybe they got something in Heath but if they do it won't show for a couple more years.
 
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