Tyson Thompson

[jobberone]

I really wasn't impressed with TT returning the ball last night. I thought he looked slow with bad vision.

As for the game, the only time he succeeded was running to the sideline.

We don't know if he can:

Run between the tackles,
Pick up a blitz,
Catch the ball,
or Return a kick.

He's going to have to prove much more before he has a spot on any team BP has control over.

As for other teams picking him up... I doubt it... BP has already basically said that the kid can't learn a Playbook without being walked through every play. It would be real tough for him to get picked up by another team and be ready to play in their offense without some serioius time and coaching.

Agreed

But TT's still as fast as blue blazes. That cat is out of the bag especially as well as the way he ran against Arizona. You can't teach speed and you won't be able to hide him.

All you can do is continue to teach and evaluate him until he proves he can't do all the above.

Last night was Parcells trying to decide if Atrain could do it. I think he showed he could and also why he was cut. He is marginally adequate. He is nothing special and he has the background to prove it.

MB showed he might could run the ball for him if JJ goes down. I thought I saw a little more from him than AT but I also saw more inexperience and mistakes.

So I don't think Parcells got a definite answer as to who is number two. There just isn't any significant difference between those two right now at least as far as I can see in preseason games. Except experience.

Parcells has some decisions to make.

Right now it looks like Polite has the FB position filled. We haven't seen Barnes enough to know if there is any difference but he's not out there and Polite looks good enough to me. So I'd scratch Barnes.

Right now I'd think Parcells has to keep evaluating. Injury may force decisions. If not then I suspect we keep four RBs and Polite.

 

[TruBlueCowboy]

I think Bill knows Tyson has made it. The real battle is between Barber and Thomas.

Yup. I think Parcells used last night's game to figure out if he should cut one of 'em.

 

[trickblue]

Dude, there's no way he is gettting on the practice squad....the only reason he didn't play was because he has already made the team. He's just looking at the other to RBs to see who wants to keep.

Putting Barber back in was for his OWN psyche... Parcells was throwing him back into the fire...

Tyson has made this team already IMHO...

 

[NorthTexan95]

Tonight was about A-Train vs. MB3. Thompson has made the team. BP just needs to know who is #2.

Bingo!

 

[CaptainAmerica]

IMO, Tyson Thompson will end up being nothing more than training camp discussion as this season progresses. I'll predict he makes no impact on this season, if he has made the team. He knows nothing about playing in the real NFL, (not the pre-season version), and he's not ready to play a major role in the offense.

I'm a little intrigued by the guy, but all this hoopla over a guy who looks like he has good speed but average running skills is puzzling.

He was mostly unimpressive as a kick returner as I saw it.

 

[jobberone]

IMO, Tyson Thompson will end up being nothing more than training camp discussion as this season progresses. I'll predict he makes no impact on this season, if he has made the team. He knows nothing about playing in the real NFL, (not the pre-season version), and he's not ready to play a major role in the offense.

I'm a little intrigued by the guy, but all this hoopla over a guy who looks like he has good speed but average running skills is puzzling.

He was mostly unimpressive as a kick returner as I saw it.

I don't think you are wrong about him being unimpressive as a kick returner so far. He is being too tentative.

The problem is you have to give him enough time to declare himself with that speed. He definitely was getting to the corner. You do not find that kind of speed and size very often. Bill has to have time to find out if he has anything there. That is what got him here and will keep him here this year IMO.

But I retain the rights to change my mind over the next few weeks until he's evaluated further.

 

[JonJon]

I say no way Bill cuts Barber, mainly because Thomas is not the long term solution. He is just there basically as a solid backup until Jones proves himself to be reliable. If Jones is able to prove that he is the guy that will carry the load for Dallas for years to come, Thomas is out of there, and Barber will be there as a solid backup. Thomas is just the insurance in case Jones goes down or falters. He is a two-time 1000 yard back that has shown he can carry a team. I only vision Thomas being in Dallas for a year, though. Once Jones lets Bill know that he can carry a team (I believe he will by the end of this year) say bye bye to Thomas. But if Barber gets cut, who else will the Cowboys have to rely on once Thomas is gone? Thompson? Another Aveion Cason? Granted, Thompson shows skills and promise, but Barber is the more esteemed and experienced of the two, and I believe he will be the solid, change of pace backup that Bill is looking for once Thomas is out of the picture.

 

[Chrissyboy]

Believe me guys - having seen him in TC, and having heard about the game in Phoenix..... there is no way that TT does not make this team. He is a keeper. I would be less surprised if A-train was released!

In all probability, MB3 would be the odd man out.

Mark it down - TT makes the team. If it doesn't happen, I'll give a C note to everyone on this team. Er. maybe gone one step too far! (while I'm here, what was Al Michaels on about? A G-note????? Deary me.....)

 

[Chief]

Putting Barber back in was for his OWN psyche... Parcells was throwing him back into the fire...

Tyson has made this team already IMHO...

Yep.

Barber reportedly "hit a wall" in the past 10 days or so and then he fumbles in the game. You could just see Purcells' psychological wheels turning ... he threw the kid back out their to see how he would respond to the terrible mistake he had just made. To Barber's credit, he ran with more authority when he went back in there.

It was all about Thomas and Barber last night.

 

[speedemn]

lol...I cant believe some of you guys on tyson thompson...
did any of you happen to see how poorly he played on ST last night.....

there is one thing a 4th spot RB better be able to do to make the 53 man roster....and that is contribute on ST...My guess is...bill had made up his mind about thompson by the 3rdQ. Why take away snaps from guys that you are keeping...that need it...and give those snaps to a 4thspot guy that give's you nothing on ST?

well, my prediction is: thompson gets cut next week and picked up mid-way of the season to the PS and sent to NFL europe next year....he might have speed, but there's alot more he needs to know to make a roster.....

 

[Chuck 54]

I think Parcells was letting A-Train and Barber battle for the 2nd RB job while the loser gets potentially cut. (The loser will be on that bubble of 20 guys for 10 spots)

TT is gonna be here IMHO as a kick returner/ST and his running plays will be few if any this season. He also showed enough to know he can run.

Like with Romo going 3rd and some other guys playing very little it was about making specific decisions.

If you think BP would cut Barber over Thompson based on whether he wins the #2 spot, well...I don't think so.

A-Train IS the #2, clearly...Barber will make the team because he has a lot of potential...he's not exactly a 4th round draft choice that went bust in one training camp...we have the pick and money invested...we'd be fools to cut the guy. I hope Thompson makes it as well, but if he gets cut, he'll probably clear waivers, especially if BP doesn't showcase him big time.

Believe me, an undrafted rookie who rushes for 60 yards in a preseason game isn't going to have all the other teams salivating and cutting their vet. backups and draft choices.

 

[Chuck 54]

I think the 2nd RB is still up for grabs, they both had there highlights. AT had a few nice runs, but for the most part got stuffed. He seemed to have a switch, that he would turn on/off. MB had a nice game but he's not very big and seems to dance in the hole too much and with his two fumbles, I don't know. I liked what I saw more from AT last night. If MB loses anymore fumbles I'd say PSqd. for sure. Honestly I think we need to look at Tyson Thompson more, he flashed for sure but that was one game, his first against 2nd teamers. Yeah, he has great speed but has a history of fumblitis. Let's see how he does next time out and how handles more carries, everyone knows who he is now and they'll be looking for #28 next time.

ON the other hand, MB3 would definitely never pass through waivers....with rookies, it's not all about a couple of preseason games, guys.

 

[Catch-22]

I can't help but shake my head at all the people saying that TT has already made the team.

 

[junk]

I don't think you are wrong about him being unimpressive as a kick returner so far. He is being too tentative.

The problem is you have to give him enough time to declare himself with that speed. He definitely was getting to the corner. You do not find that kind of speed and size very often. Bill has to have time to find out if he has anything there. That is what got him here and will keep him here this year IMO.

But I retain the rights to change my mind over the next few weeks until he's evaluated further.

Agreed. He looked way to tentative on kick returns. He has the wheels, lets see them. He is definitely big enough. Did he do it in college at all or is this a new adventure for him?

I wasn't a huge ReShard Lee fan, but I did love the way he hit those KO returns. He was moving. Thats what Thompson needs to do.

I did laugh about how put out Madden and Micheals were that Thompson wasn't playing since they worked so hard to get those HS clips. They still showed them though!

 

[MinnesotaCowboy]

If you think BP would cut Barber over Thompson based on whether he wins the #2 spot, well...I don't think so.

A-Train IS the #2, clearly...Barber will make the team because he has a lot of potential...he's not exactly a 4th round draft choice that went bust in one training camp...we have the pick and money invested...we'd be fools to cut the guy. I hope Thompson makes it as well, but if he gets cut, he'll probably clear waivers, especially if BP doesn't showcase him big time.

Believe me, an undrafted rookie who rushes for 60 yards in a preseason game isn't going to have all the other teams salivating and cutting their vet. backups and draft choices.

Good post, Wayne.....my thoughts exactly except I am not sure the A-train is clearly the #2 man.....I still like Barber!

 

[ghettogandhi]

A train is my odd man out in the mix- we should keep Julius, Barber, thompson and politte at the back positions with 2/3 tes for goaline assistance and a fb on the practice squad