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Just now, Renegade7 said:

Did we jus steal Dallas starting center?

 

Savage.

We were ready to move on. 4th best player on the OL last year 

Two cents on Armstrong and Biadasz 

Armstrong - Solid team player, great on stunts and holds up well against the run. Dont think I’ve seen him beat the tackle on speed rushes often if at all. Should have a lot of success running stunts with Allen and Payne.

Biadasz - Good center, not great. Played decently next to Hall of famer Martin and Tyler Smith. Not great in run blocking but is a solid anchor. 
 

Now just waiting to see you sign Fowler, Kearse, Lewis and Hankins 

7 minutes ago, Skinsinparadise said:

 

 

Can I interest you in one slightly used Mazi Smith as well? We will pay shipping but no returns 

1 hour ago, RWJ said:

We knew that Jerrah was only interviewing RR because of the Rooney Rule.  That's what I think,  Now, hopefully we get the LB coach from Dallas and Harris if Quinn wants to bring them in.  

Aden Durde would have been enough for the Rooney Rule 

5 minutes ago, RWJ said:

I am hoping now that Zimmer is HC of Dallas, if Whitt wants a reunion with Scott McCurley, Dallas's current LB coach it can happen.  

You can have them all except Al!

2 minutes ago, RWJ said:

Could be but still think that Harris is Whitts primary target.  He said he would follow Quinn to the Alaska Bluebirds. LOL.  He'll be here eventually.  Whitt knows what he's doing and he's got this.   

Whitt also said his dream job was DC of the Dallas Cowboys

We saw how that went. Skipped the interview and said no thanks lmao 

44 minutes ago, DWinzit said:

This sucks, I know Harris was a major target. I wonder if they would have allowed the interview if it were with a team outside of the division. 

No chance.

Harris was the maestro behind the secondaries success. Players love him. No way they were going to let him.

The players love him 

30 minutes ago, Ball Security said:

https://sports.yahoo.com/no-space-for-eric-bieniemy-to-return-to-chiefs-thats-fine-he-should-consider-another-high-profile-move-anyway-050454352.html
 

I know we’ll want to move on from the EB talk, but he was listed as OC on the website earlier this week, so it’s not like he’s been gone for awhile. I read this article about him. Does Charles McDonald not know about the trouble he got on Colorado’s campus and he was barred from returning? I know it was a long time ago, but you’d think it would be mentioned in this context.

Go get Kris Richard for DBs coach.

Be weary of Richard.

We thought he was going to do what Al Harris did but wasn’t even close.

33 minutes ago, triggered said:

Mr. Jones being the Keeper of the Crypt.

Lunda and Al were pivotal for our team.

Wells coached up Jake Ferguson to pro bowl level and we saw what Al did with the secondary. Smart moves keeping them 

3 minutes ago, KDawg said:

Okay so now that we have our HC and coordinators, here’s my “grades”

 

Quinn: C

Kingbury: C+
Whitt: B-

 

Everything is… fine. I can’t say I’m excited about any of it. But I’m not mad.

 

Just kind of indifferent. Like I have been. 

I’m sure Whitt signs his contract Tuesday or Wednesday. But he is still interviewing with Dallas tomorrow at 9am

https://twitter.com/toddarcher/status/1754282610476364156

39 minutes ago, bird_1972 said:

 

This is great intel. Thanks for the post. 

 

Just curious, besides the obvious players (Parsons, Lamb), who do you like on the Cowboys roster? From our vantage point, you seem to have an exceptionally talented but underperforming team.

A few guys I feel take another massive step next year are Tyler Smith, Osa Odighizuwa  , DeMarvion Overshown, TJ Bass, Jake Ferguson and Juanyeh Thomas. Smith and Fergs were Pro Bowlers, but I feel they become household names next year.

Bass played really well when he was called to play and Thomas had great numbers when playing. Overshowns injury hurt Quinn’s defense as he was slated for a massive role.

On 2/1/2024 at 3:24 PM, Est.1974 said:

Dorance Armstrong (6 seasons with DAL) The second-leading sack-getter for the Dallas Cowboys in 2023 is due to hit the free agent market as Dorance Armstrong will look to pair his strong year on the field with a sizable contract this offseason. As a pass-rusher that has shown consistency and reliability over the last two seasons, Armstrong could be in line for a payday. In 2023, Armstrong accounted for 7.5 sacks and 38 tackles.

 

Jayron Kearse (3 seasons with DAL) An up-and-down 2023 season makes the Jayron Kearse free agency interesting going into the offseason, especially considering that the front office extended both Donovan Wilson and Malik Hooker before the season. With a few intriguing safety options in the first two rounds of the draft, could the Cowboys look to bring in a replacement for Kearse at a cheaper price? Or do they bring him back to provide reliability in 2024? Another potential factor in his free agency would be a potential Dan Quinn exit.

 

Dante Fowler Jr. (2 seasons with DAL) Speaking of Dan Quinn guys, Dante Fowler Jr. is due for free agency this offseason after two years in Dallas followed up two years spent in Atlanta including one of those with Quinn. Fowler was mostly a rotational piece in the pass rush unit this past season and accounted for just four sacks – his lowest since 2020.

Armstrong is nothing special. A lot of his sacks were coverage sacks or QBs rolling away from Micah. Solid role player but if you sign him to be your starting DE don’t expect much. He started out slow but seems to get better every year. Fowler flashes more than Armstrong

Kearse was a JAG before Quinn. He’s slooooow and gets worked over in coverage. However, he did have a back injury that did slow him down last season. He’s a solid SS option. But much better playing in the box and not in coverage.

Fowler seems to have success only under Quinn. He is the best option here. He puts up good numbers in limited opportunities.

Gilmore is another one like Armstrong. Is he good? Sure. Worth breaking the bank? No. If you bring him to be your 2 he should be ok. But he has lost about 3 steps and it showed when Diggs went down.

Fowler and Kearse are IMO 100% Lock to follow Quinn. Armstrong you can do much better with your cap situation the same for Gilmore.

On 2/2/2024 at 7:42 PM, CapsSkins said:

Give me Tee Higgins over Mike Evans. Similar size but 5 years younger.

 

Center Tyler Biadasz and Stephon Gilmore are the most interesting Dallas FA candidates for us.

 

I'd still take a run at Jonah Jackson to firm up LG.

You don’t want Biadasz. He is just average.

We are happy he is gone and was the second weakest link on the OL. He is also more likely to re-sign in Dallas than hit the market

On 2/2/2024 at 11:39 PM, Conn said:

If we don’t like the price tag on Shultz (the top FA TE’s tend to get overpaid relative to production, but sometimes you can hit—see Engram) then I may support a short, cheaper deal for Ertz if he’s healthy. I know he’s older and half washed up but those old savvy TE’s can really have a decent shelf life and help out a young QB if they can stay on the field. He’ll be finding holes in zones until the day he retires, if his legs stay intact. 

Schultzy is another guy who can be great but just never gets to that level. Horrible in the run game with us and just an average TE. Definitely was force fed by Dak in zones near the end in Dallas .

He is Dorance Armstrong of the defense. The guy the media swears Dallas will miss … they don’t.

I come in peace here regarding Quinn.

Quinn is not the flashy young hire. However players love to play for him. He also brings one of the best young DB Coaches and possible defensive coordinator Al Harris with him.

We don’t care about losing Quinn. Harris leaving hurts. He took Diggs and Bland to another level. I imagine Forbes would make that jump next year.

I imagine he brings some of his guys with him (Armstrong, Kearse, Fowler)

The main problem with the scheme Quinn runs is they are non existent when trailing or you don’t generate turnovers.

20 minutes ago, skinsfan66 said:

Maybe Dallas sucks? He chose Wash. Instead of resigning with the Cowboys.

His feelings were hurt. 
 

But welcome to the 7,000 Cox jokes.

We drafted Jabril COX followed by Josh BALL 

3 minutes ago, FootballZombie said:

We got nothing at LB so I'm good w/ kicking the tires on Jabril.

 

If he plays teams he can work his way up the roster over the course of the season. See if he has anything.

He’s not any good after his ACL.

Was a 4th round pick in 2021 … Dallas chose not to keep him and only has 2 linebackers on the roster (not including Micah)

Looks like Dallas @ Washington again to finish the year. 

Looks like Philly / New York to finish the year.

56 minutes ago, Warhead36 said:

Cowboys are pathetic. They're gonna get trounced by the Bucs in round 1.

That is what they do. Its a revolving door of the same old hype/garbage.

-Offense can be elite at times. But also has a QB that leads the league in picks despite missing 5 games.

- Play to opponents level. (Play up to Cincinnati, Philadelphia etc.) Play down to opponent (Houston).

- Projected to win, they lay stinkers (Washington, Jacksonville).

- They play much better when they have no expectations. This is why they will likely beat Tampa (they are favored by 2.5 now). Then they will turn around and be blown out like they were in 2009.

- Ever since Terence Steele went down they have averaged less than 3.7 YPC.

Either way, one heck of a win for Washington. I remember being at the game in 2007 in the rain and getting stomped 27-6. Nothing but respect and hats off for the butt kicking. Howell has figured out what other QBs have and Dallas has no options at LCB. 

2 minutes ago, sebestian said:

 

Thanks for the insight.  That's unbelievable.  I hope he is ok personally, away from the field.

He’s plenty fine. Went back to Notre Dame and finished his degree, has a successful sunglasses business as well. That’s part of his problem, once he got some fame, it was more about the outside adventures as opposed to football.

He is a great guy, excellent teammate, hell he even cheered for Dallas openly while playing for New York.

Hes a solid rotational player if you need 10-15 snaps per game. But he just isn’t a full time starter anymore 

16 minutes ago, sebestian said:

What do you guys think about taking a flyer on Jaylon Smith.  He played for three teams last year alone.  I just do not understand how someone's play can fall off that much.  Is his knee bothering him again?

 

He is only still 27 yrs old.  I have always liked him.  1 yr prove it deal, maybe?

As a Dallas fan, just say No. dude is done 

1 minute ago, MartinC said:

 

Good! Way too much $$$ for him!

4 minutes ago, RWJ said:

You got it before I did, Andre.   Cowboys clear cap space and get picks.  Now wait and watch them sign Wagner.   

We wish in Dallas

It likely means extensions for Gallup and Kearse.

Their front office isn’t competent enough to do something smart.

1 hour ago, bh32 said:

Cowboys should be the last team to complain about the Refs..They are always getting favorable calls..I watched the Chargers get screwed on three scoring plays that took three touchdowns of the board to give the Cowboys a win..

Goes both ways here though

- No offensive PI on Godwin week 1. Led to FG and we lose 

- Multiple PIs on Brown and bogus one to cost the game 

- Clear fumble not called 

That’s 3 of 5 losses that could’ve swung the other way by simple calls.

I don’t get this “Dallas benefits from the refs” when they are the top 1-2 most penalized team in the league year in and out.

To each their own, they are done in two weeks. Focus has shifted to the draft here soon lol 

Double doh! On the refs lol. This is why I love the NFL. The don’t know what is a fumble or interference anymore.

Hopefully when the Rams or cardinals go to Green Bay they don’t get hosed!

1 hour ago, Simmsy said:

What irritates me the most, is the media is only talking about the whupping we got. They don't mention the short week, they don't mention the injuries, they don't mention the covid outbreak. They just want to crown Dallas the best team ever, going to the SB because they beat an already beat down team. Who cares if they got one of the easiest schedules? I seriously, can't wait until they get destroyed in the playoffs.

The media shows no sympathy for teams. 

Dallas went through it last season. No QB, 4th string tackles, missing half their squad. 
 

They still expect these teams to compete and it’s ridiculous.

Dallas is now the 2 seed.

Means they may win a playoff game. They sure as heck wouldn’t have beat the Rams 

1 hour ago, HigSkin said:

So ya gotta think Dallas has to have something going on given our Dline was blowing, spitting, yelling at last weeks game.  I'm surprised the NFL hasn't gone to enhanced (everyday) testing for all teams.

They did test the entire team and staff.

They had 1 positive. Cedrick Wilson

9 hours ago, No Nonsense said:

I think they cut Elliott next year. 

Lawrence will be gone. Elliott is possible.

They will restructure Dak, Cooper,  Martin, Smith etc.

They are never big spenders in free agency. They will resign a few guys like Gregory. But the cap is typically manageable. Saints were like 40+ over last season and still were able to field a competitive team pre injury.

1 minute ago, Malapropismic Depository said:

 

I take that back.

New Orleans may need to make some Halftime adjustments, by calling Drew Brees down from the booth to the field.

They suggested him moving to another position after how bad they played last week lol