We'll need a Center this year, No bones about it

[DeaconBlues]

Sorry Cowpoke for the late response, but this is EXACTLY what I was looking for in my original message. I love the discussion but what you disclosed here is what I wanted to know. It is 100% pertinent to our situation. They are going to have to start looking into this.

Pretty sure TreeBeard notified the team before his tweet. However, I believe Looney will start the first few games; he knows the blocking schemes and OL calls. Whomever they sign will need time to catch up.

In Looney we trust. *Fingers Crossed*

 

[DeaconBlues]

Not really. Sweezy is on the Seahawks roster. He signed back with them August 1st.

So he missed . . . 1? Still more names than I could produced in a week.

Excellent.

 

[stiletto]

Pretty sure TreeBeard notified the team before his tweet. However, I believe Looney will start the first few games; he knows the blocking schemes and OL calls. Whomever they sign will need time to catch up.

In Looney we trust. *Fingers Crossed*

I really didn't hate what I saw in Looney in the first two pre-season games. that doesn't mean I won't hate as this goes a long. LOL

 

[buybuydandavis]

It’s a safe bet the OL has peaked.

I don't think so at all.

The Pro Bowlers are just hitting their prime years. If we lose Frederick, that's something else, but we don't know yet.

Collins and Williams are should be improving for years to come.

I haven't heard much about Tyron's back this year. Hoping that no news is good news.

 

[Alexander]

I would probably do this trade:
Cowboys send Charles Tapper to Bears for Hroniss Grasu
The interior offensive line of Dallas has taken some serious hits of late. Zack Martin is out with a knee injury while Travis Frederick was diagnosed with Guillain-Barre syndrome. They desperately need depth help as the losses mount. The Bears have some to spare with Hroniss Grasu, their former 3rd round pick who has experience at center. In return, the Cowboys can afford to send over Charles Tapper, their former 4th rounder. Chicago is in desperate need of pass rush help and Tapper is unlikely to see much playing time on a suddenly crowded Dallas defensive line.
https://nflmocks.com/2018/08/25/2018-nfl-preseason-5-minor-trade-possibilities-before-final-cuts/

 

[AbeBeta]

We signed Looney to backup at C and G. He's an average player - look around the league though. You simply don't have great OL as backups anywhere

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

Phil Costa is just a phone call away.

 

[Alexander]

Phil Costa is just a phone call away.

So is Clay Shiver.

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

So is Clay Shiver.

I'd never call Shiver unless I rang Al Johnson first.

 

[Cowboy Brian]

Where is Phil Costa when you need him.........

That dude just chilled for like 5 years on the roster

Honestly, I'm not a typical doomsayer around here, but if we lose TF for the season, I am betting 8-8 or worse. Our O-Line was this teams crown jewel.

 

[Cowboysfan917]

I’m sure Phil Costa, Cory Proctor or Andre Gurode are waiting

How many footballs were snapped over Romo’s head with these clowns? Wow we have been spoiled

 

[Alexander]

How many footballs were snapped over Romo’s head with these clowns? Wow we have been spoiled

Center has usually historically been a worry-free position.

Mark Stepnoski, Ray Donaldson, Andre Gurode, Travis Frederick.

When we ignored it, disaster.

Clay Shiver, Phil Costa etc.

Outside of LT, it is the most important position on the OL.

 

[xwalker]

Can the Cowboys put Fred on the NFI? If so can do they get that cap space back?

They would not even if they could.

 

[xwalker]

can you put a guy on IR for an I jury not related to football?

Good question.

Yes, the NFL does not force teams to keep players on the 53 that can't play.

It must be an issue that Doctors project to cause the player to miss half the season or more. Teams can't just stash a developmental player on IR due to a minor injury.

 

[Blake]

Class clown. They're amusing to have around but are prone to getting their *** beat when bullets start flying.

 

[links18]

So is Clay Shiver.

We already have Clay Shiver back. He goes by the name Connor Williams now.

 

[Bigdog]

but but but, we have Chaz Green!!

Try to say that without laughing.

 

[jobberone]

We'll see. Williams and Martin can play C. It's easier to find an OG than a C.

 

[Buzzbait]

Arent we going into Carolina the first game? That will NOT be easy. And Zeke is typically rusty his first game out after no preseason.

Zeke may not be the only one rusty. Dak normally would've had playing time in this game, but they're holding him out as well. Our guys are normally expected to play in this game, and now they have to go into that Carolina game ........you might almost say cold turkey.
Rusty. I really don't like it when they do that to our guys. They should play our guys for the 1st half.

 

[jobberone]

Zeke may not be the only one rusty. Dak normally would've had playing time in this game, but they're holding him out as well. Our guys are normally expected to play in this game, and now they have to go into that Carolina game ........you might almost say cold turkey.
Rusty. I really don't like it when they do that to our guys. They should play our guys for the 1st half.

They get to play in practice although they aren't in pads now.