Weaknesses

[firehawk350]

Nice points. Adams is the key. We need him healthy. McQuistan gives us a viable option. I think we have something with him. He could play right tackle for us easy if Columbo goes down. He can play LT; he just doesn't have the real game experience. He could be the future LT. I think he will be. The 2005 Cowboys had no options at the tackle spots. We don't want Free playing this year. Marten could play RT or Leonard Davis if needed.

Henry is a solid and good player. He will give up a few big plays, but he makes some as well. He shouldn't have played in the New Orleans or Atlanta games last year. When he is healthy, he is good. Health has been an issue for Henry. I see your point here. Glenn can still get it done in the nickle or start if Henry goes down. Corner is an area where the depth can get better.
Dallas will draft some corners next year, and look for them to take one in round one or two.

Whoa there on the McQuistan thing. RT is one thing, but LT is a whole other ball game. The DEs are usually better pass rushers and the spot is inherently more difficult, even all things equal.

If a DE speed rushes a RT, the QB can identify it, move up into the pocket and let the RT push the DE wide. If a DE speed rushes a LT, the QB most likely isn't going to see it and therefore won't move to help the LT and you got a sack.

Let's see what he does in preseason before we say, oh, it's okay if our starting tackles go down, Pat Mac is all good baby!

 

[5Stars]

Let's see what he does in preseason before we say, oh, it's okay if our starting tackles go down, Pat Mac is all good baby!

And then you come back with the "Mr. Obvious" thing! Yeah, now you are trolling for a fight!

Get lost!


:dissskin: And, what is this "we" stuff? This is a Cowboy forum, not a trash dump from were you come from!

 

[sago1]

I'm not worried about the scopes both Adams and Colombo had. Adams played all of last year after just coming off a major knee injury. Colombo's scope wasn't on the same knee which had a major hurt back in 02. Agree that McQuistan is the primary backup OT this year but think he'll be in a battle with Doug Free for the starting LT job in 08, but both these young players need game experience in any case to get them ready for the next step.

 

[28 Joker]

Whoa there on the McQuistan thing. RT is one thing, but LT is a whole other ball game. The DEs are usually better pass rushers and the spot is inherently more difficult, even all things equal.

If a DE speed rushes a RT, the QB can identify it, move up into the pocket and let the RT push the DE wide. If a DE speed rushes a LT, the QB most likely isn't going to see it and therefore won't move to help the LT and you got a sack.

Let's see what he does in preseason before we say, oh, it's okay if our starting tackles go down, Pat Mac is all good baby!

Firehawk,

I've seen him dominate Erasmus James at LT in the preseason. He played very well last preseason. He blocks Demarcus Ware every day in practice. Parcells believed he was the future left tackle, and he has all the tools. Parcells said that he would have no problem playing him last year, if needed. McQuistan wouldn't have lasted a day on our practice squad. He just needs experience. He has all the tools to be a LT in the NFL. He is stronger than he was last year, and he is gaining experience every day now with Adams out. He's better than Torrin Tucker. I bet he wouldn't cough up 5 sacks to Phillip Daniels if he played against him.

I'm just saying that the Cowboys have a viable option at both tackle spots. McQuistan should be able to easily swing tackle for this team.

 

[28 Joker]

I'm going with Parcells on this one. I'm rooting for McQuistan to be the LT in 08, and I would like to see him start at RT this year. Then, you could slide him over to LT in 08. Free is talented, and I'm glad we have him to.

They may both be the tackles of the future. Only time will tell.

 

[Crown Royal]

What?

Unless you have seen a gameplan with this new staff, how could that be a concern?

This is not last year!

I don't have any way of being concerned from training camp - just a general concern. I haven't been a fan of our offensive strategy in the last two years, and Sparano is still the one constant present. I am hoping that Garrett will change some things.

 

[eduncan22]

I think cornerbacks and offensive tackles have to be the biggest concerns so far this camp. Both Colombo and Flozell needing knee surgeries before camp is not a good sign, considering the knee problems they've had recently. I expect McQuinstan to have to fill in for Flo or Colombo for at least a good portion of the season, and I doubt the rookies will be ready to play this year.

I'm not a Henry basher, but the fact is being a bigger bodied CB on the wrong side of 30 is not good combination. This is the age when you start losing a step, and I'm not sure Henry ever had a step to lose. Especially when you've gone back to back seasons with debilitating injuries around mid-season. It wouldn't be such a concern if our #3 CB wasn't also 36 and who's body is showing signs of breaking down as well.

What's most troubling is that other than QB, perhaps no other positions can hijack your season faster than problems at OT and CB. Forget WR.

Amen Brother!

I have been saying them same since last season.

Keep the faith.

 

[AbeBeta]

Amen Brother!

I have been saying them same since last season.

Keep the faith.

Have you? I hadn't noticed.

 

[big dog cowboy]

I was trying to think of who has been the worst or most inconsistant this training camp

As far as a individual player, I'm uncertain.

If you want to speak to the weakness of our team that's another story. It's clearly the lack of a sustainable pass outside of Ware.

 

[FuzzyLumpkins]

Depth in the middle of both lines is an issue with nothing behind Big Ferg and Andre.

Punt returner. i dont like Newman back there and the rest are at best unproven.

Depth at OLB until Ellis gets healthy. Seeing Glymph get 40 snaps a game doesnt make me feel exactly giddy.

i really like our starters and dont see any real weaknesses. We may not have probowlers at every spot but we have solid starters or better at each spot.

this is a far cry of Keith Davis, Pettitti, Tucker, Noble, Scott, Nix, Page, Larrimore, Mills, and a whole of other scrubs we have had in the past.

Whos our weakes starter now? James? Hamlin? Hoyte? Ill take those three guys over the Nixs and Tuckers of the world.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

I was just thinking about the cowboys training camp long and hard last night, and I was trying to think of who has been the worst or most inconsistant this training camp, all I could realy think of was anthony henry, I wanted to know if you guys think I missed anybody

I'm not really worried about Henry, he was getting abused his 1st TC here, Henry is a feast or famine type of CB, you always have to expect him to bite on double moves and give up big plays, but he'll make some plays too, hopefully the pass-rush will lessen the amount of time receivers have to put some moves on him and the QB to find them

I'm more worried about Leonard Davis, I thought moving him to RG, and having him in a confined area, would alleviate alot of his trouble playing in space, but it looks like he's going to be needing some help this year in pass-protection, w/ him having trouble playing in space, and w/ Kosier's strength issues, I'm not too happy about the interior of the line in pass-protection

and hopefully Glenn isn't going to be bitten by the injury bug this year

but other than that, I'm not too overly concerned about our roster

 

[1fisher]

Posters from Walnut MS

"Why is erry-body always pickin' on me"..............:laugh2:

 

[Bob Sacamano]

Whoa there on the McQuistan thing. RT is one thing, but LT is a whole other ball game. The DEs are usually better pass rushers and the spot is inherently more difficult, even all things equal.

If a DE speed rushes a RT, the QB can identify it, move up into the pocket and let the RT push the DE wide. If a DE speed rushes a LT, the QB most likely isn't going to see it and therefore won't move to help the LT and you got a sack.

Let's see what he does in preseason before we say, oh, it's okay if our starting tackles go down, Pat Mac is all good baby!

Pat's issue isn't speed and mobility, or lack thereof, it's strength

 

[FuzzyLumpkins]

I'm not really worried about Henry, he was getting abused his 1st TC here, Henry is a feast or famine type of CB, you always have to expect him to bite on double moves and give up big plays, but he'll make some plays too, hopefully the pass-rush will lessen the amount of time receivers have to put some moves on him and the QB to find them

I'm more worried about Leonard Davis, I thought moving him to RG, and having him in a confined area, would alleviate alot of his trouble playing in space, but it looks like he's going to be needing some help this year in pass-protection, w/ him having trouble playing in space, and w/ Kosier's strength issues, I'm not too happy about the interior of the line in pass-protection

and hopefully Glenn isn't going to be bitten by the injury bug this year

but other than that, I'm not too overly concerned about our roster

He gets beat in one on one situations but in 11 on 11 he looks fine.

 

[Awakened]

QB concerns me - I like Romo, but I too want to see less Favre, more touchdowns.

Do what?!?!

Rank Player TD Passes
1. Dan Marino 420
2. Brett Favre 385
3. Fran Tarkenton 342
4. John Elway 300
5. Warren Moon 291
6. Johnny Unitas 290
7. Joe Montana 273
8. Vinny Testaverde 268
9. Dave Krieg 261
10. Sonny Jurgensen 255

 

[burmafrd]

Why don't you also post the lists of those with lots of INTS. You will find Favre up there as well.

 

[dogunwo]

Amen Brother!

I have been saying them same since last season.

Keep the faith.

You and McCoordsville are both very entertaining in a sad sort of way.