Will Matt Johnson be cut this week

[Hoofbite]

He did hurt himself most recently break up a pass on the sideline. Irony at its finest.

Or chasing a guy from behind.

 

[CyberB0b]

What rope has he been given? It's not like he's stuck around on the roster for a few years (or even two). I guess the team should have just cut him on the spot the first time he got injured in training camp?

He has been on the roster for 2 off seasons and has only practiced a few times and played in 2 preseason games. All from a late 4th round prospect. He was basically given the job this year, all he had to do was get on the field, which of course, he wasn't able to do.

 

[durrrr]

He has been on the roster for 2 off seasons and has only practiced a few times and played in 2 preseason games. All from a late 4th round prospect. He was basically given the job this year, all he had to do was get on the field, which of course, he wasn't able to do.

So being one of 90 players in camp this year is in your eyes giving him more rope than you have ever seen? Give me a break.

 

[theebs]

I sure hope not.

 

[CyberB0b]

So being one of 90 players in camp this year is in your eyes giving him more rope than you have ever seen? Give me a break.

Bill Nagy was a similar guy, who actually got to see the field and was given his walking papers a year later.

 

[durrrr]

Bill Nagy was a similar guy, who actually got to see the field and was given his walking papers a year later.

Not sure what your point is. But there has been no reason to cut Matt Johnson to this point.

 

[StarBoyz83]

Not sure what your point is. But there has been no reason to cut Matt Johnson to this point.

Heath after one preseason game > matt johnson year and a half

 

[durrrr]

Heath after one preseason game > matt johnson year and a half

Okay?

 

[FuzzyLumpkins]

I dont my hope is that by saying yes the guy would shut up..but then you chimed in

SO then what do you hope for when you say

I can only hope so

or do you not consider Johnson getting cut a failure on his part? If you do not want to stand by what you say then I can understand. I wouldn't want to be associated with that sentiment either.

If you want me to 'shut up' then you can 'shut up.'

 

[Manwiththeplan]

Bill Nagy was a similar guy, who actually got to see the field and was given his walking papers a year later.

Bill Nagy was injured and was going to miss a significant portion of the season, and dallas was hoping to stash him on IR. Matt Johnson, unless something has changed and I missed it, will not miss too much time (barring another injury).

 

[RamziD]

Like I've said earlier, I think MJ will go to the IR and be ready to play mid-season. We don't need to give up on him just yet as he's shown some good ability in the little preseason action we've see. We could still even carry 5 at safety on Sep. 8th if we wanted to bc he won't take up a roster spot on the IR.

 

[StarBoyz83]

Okay?

Dont know why it quoted you. I just meant to post it

 

[CyberB0b]

We don't need to give up on him just yet as he's shown some good ability in the little preseason action we've see.

I guess he really made those 2 tackles count, huh?

 

[RamziD]

I guess he really made those 2 tackles count, huh?

Not that I remember every snap he played in the HOF game, but I came away with the impression that he hits pretty hard and runs to the ball well. I personally don't see Dallas letting him go if they think he can play sometime this season, as they obviously think a lot of him. Do you think they will cut him?

 

[Yakuza Rich]

If he says on Monday he can't practice and won't be ready for the Texans game, does Garrett cut him since

1) he won't have proven his worth

2) send a message to players like Ratliff and Spencer that not being on the field will get you cut after the season.

Spencer is going to leave for greener pastures.

Ratliff is more or less a goner because of his age and health.

I think a lot of it depends on what they think the corners can do on special teams coverage. I'm against cutting him because he's a 4th round pick and is only in his 2nd season. His injuries have been legitimate. But, if he can't recover quickly enough, we need to put him on I-R or the PUP list or the temporary I-R list.





YR

 

[Vintage]

Spencer is going to leave for greener pastures.

Ratliff is more or less a goner because of his age and health.

I think a lot of it depends on what they think the corners can do on special teams coverage. I'm against cutting him because he's a 4th round pick and is only in his 2nd season. His injuries have been legitimate. But, if he can't recover quickly enough, we need to put him on I-R or the PUP list or the temporary I-R list.





YR

Hatcher could be gone next year, too.

We may be replacing 3 starters on the DL next offseason.

 

[CooterBrown]

Hatcher could be gone next year, too.

We may be replacing 3 starters on the DL next offseason.

This is one reason some of us didn't understand the Escobar pick. If Crawford can come back next season, that will mean they only need to draft two starters for the DL next year. And that is a lot easier said than done.

 

[Vintage]

This is one reason some of us didn't understand the Escobar pick. If Crawford can come back next season, that will mean they only need to draft two starters for the DL next year. And that is a lot easier said than done.

Maybe we will get lucky with Bass. Either way, I think a lower priced vet DL will be brought in to start next year with a rookie, Ware, and Crawford.

 

[CooterBrown]

Okay. Now I'm stuck with a quandary. I said they ought to keep Heath and cut Johnson, and keep McCray just for special teams.. I just read Broaddus article on the Cowboys site and he said the same thing. So, my quandary is this: because I never put any stock in Broaddus' player evaluations, should I now say that Broaddus is smarter than I thought? Or, does that mean that, since I don't believe he knows anything more than the average fan, should I reverse my position and advocate keeping Johnson and cutting Heath? Hmmm, decisions....decisions.

 

[DFWJC]

I actually think Matt Johnson has great potential.
But if you can't stay on the field, then it's only fair that those more reliable get priority.

I feel completely certain that he will play in the NFL for someone, just ay be not Dallas.

Sounds like they may keep two of these three: McCray, Heath, Johnson.