What about Tapper?

[Section446]

Bum.

 

[Sydla]

He's not hurt so there's that.

And he's been better than Ealy. So there's that as well.

 

[guag]

I would put Datone Jones in for Ward

I'd put him in for Price personally.

 

[DallasDW00ds0n]

When Tapper has played, he has played well in his role. I wouldnt dump him

 

[Whyjerry]

I had heard he was having a good camp, but lost track of his progress.
Does he have any trade value?
Chances of making the 53 ?

I think the Gregory rumors will dictate what happens to Tapper. If Tapper makes the team I think it is because there is something to Gregory story.

 

[Verdict]

Can never have too many CB's or Defensive ends. We are sky high on Gregory right now but Gregory always comes with a BUT. So it's Tank, Taco, Gregory, Armstrong, Tapper and Ealy. We kept 6 DE's last year on the 53 and I don't see keeping fewer. Tapper is worth more on our roster than he is in a trade. He hasn't played a down of NFL football in 2 years. I say he makes the 53 and we'll all know on Saturday

I don't think Ealy makes the roster as a DE.

 

[Fla Cowpoke]

I'd put him in for Price personally.

Ward has been the invisible Man since they put on pads.

 

[Verdict]

I think there will be some guys released that have some talent but will get caught in the numbers game. Tapper I think is a one of those guy on the bubble

Yeah. He would make the team based on merit. I don't know if he will make the team based on the numbers game.

 

[exciter]

I had heard he was having a good camp, but lost track of his progress.
Does he have any trade value?
Chances of making the 53 ?

He was a college 5tech who ran much better than expected at the combine becoming the quintessential boom or bust player teams begin to look at in the 4th round. He was probably going to need 2 years of development and fan expectations were always overblown. Unfortunately he spent the 2 years he should have been developing on ir. He really doesn't seem to have any pass rush moves other than straight line speed and hasn't seemed to be much more than an afterthought by the coaching staff in preseason games. Outside of injuries, I don't see there being much point in keeping him and don't see him having much trade value. Think they're going to use the extra spot on some oline flyers after cuts!

 

[lukin2006]

The problem with our defensive ends is that 2 of them have some very serious demons and could be out of the league at any moment ... So lets hope Tapper develops and stays healthy, I have high hopes for Taco as well.

 

[xwalker]

I had heard he was having a good camp, but lost track of his progress.
Does he have any trade value?
Chances of making the 53 ?

He has looked OK in the PS games.

He has a chance to make the roster depending on how many DL they keep.

No trade value.

 

[buybuydandavis]

Trade value? Very little. Making the 53? Yes. I believe he can have more of an impact as part of the rotation than anything he would bring on the trading block.

Tapper will bring little in trade, but what he brings as a backup may be less than what that roster spot could bring for another position.

We have more DEs we like than we can get many snaps for.

I'm torn. I see the value in and want to keep Tapper, particularly with Gregory and the possibility of not signing Lawrence, but we've got other needs too.

Loved that play where he chased down a back from behind 40 yards downfield. Loved it.

 

[Chuck 54]

Wave goodbye....there’s no logic to keeping the 5th best DE from camp and preseason. We can not afford to go long on DE or WR. The whole value of being deep and having great competition at those positions is that you don’t need extras. 4 DEs - DLaw, Taco, Gregory, Armstrong (and you still have Crawford and maybe Jones who play both DL spots). Keep 5 WRs only, unless #6 is a special teamer. You don’t need extras. You need extras at positions without proven players...DB, TE, OT.

 

[charron]

Here is why you keep tapster.

DLaw, price, Crawford, collins all have injury issues. DLaw finally played in 15 games and while Crawford usually fights through injuries but we often here his lack of strength comes from shoulder injuries by years end. Add the unknown for Randy and that's 5 guys who could miss time. If nothing else he stays till Irving comes back.

 

[eromeopolk]

Tapper can play both End and Tackle so they will probably keep him.

 

[DanA]

Wave goodbye....there’s no logic to keeping the 5th best DE from camp and preseason. We can not afford to go long on DE or WR. The whole value of being deep and having great competition at those positions is that you don’t need extras. 4 DEs - DLaw, Taco, Gregory, Armstrong (and you still have Crawford and maybe Jones who play both DL spots). Keep 5 WRs only, unless #6 is a special teamer. You don’t need extras. You need extras at positions without proven players...DB, TE, OT.

This is my thoughts exactly.

For the moment I'd pencil Tapper in but it'd be short lived until I find players in positions of need from outside the 90 man roster.

 

[gmoney112]

Keep him.

 

[EPL0c0]

I had heard he was having a good camp, but lost track of his progress.
Does he have any trade value?
Chances of making the 53 ?

He may hav3 missed his window in Dallas.

Trade value is likely zilch bc barring a series of injuries Thursday, he’s not making the 53

Side note: if he can play Thursday, he’ll get a chance to maaaaaaybe earn a spot, but unlikely.

But a good showing & maybe that trade value inches up a tad

 

[Captain43Crash]

Ha...it means I think Gregory has put his demons behind him and is ready to be the qb hunting demon he was born to be

I hope you are right, but what about this recent story non story with Gregory.

 

[jobberone]

I don't think Ealy makes the roster as a DE.

Or a DT.