jbooma Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 Chad Eaton is a cowboy now just reported by espnradio.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funkyalligator Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 hmmm.......role player? He is old but still usable..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveakl Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 crapola, where was the thread saying we should have signed him for the vet min.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scskin Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 We should have signed him for the Vet minimum!! Think I'll start a thread on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbooma Posted August 25, 2004 Author Share Posted August 25, 2004 I don't think he played last year and we released due to cap reasons, so don't know how healthy he is. This might be more of a sign of how thin Dallas is at DL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 Eaton certainly was a productive player for a number of years. Not sure where he is health-wise, but this seems like a sound move for Dallas as they have horrible defensive tackles to line up with Glover. Signing Eaton is a sign the Cowboys are not pleased with the progress of the guys they have left there. If he's healthy I won't be surprised to see him starting at some point. If not, he's still probably reliable in reserve. This is a fairly good move for the Cowboys in a tremendous area of weakness. Now if they can just address all the other areas of weakness they'll be pretty dangerous . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. S Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 yeh, i was thinking of signing Bratzke or Eaton back in march, but that never happened. I also figger that we really dont have people up front that are much worse than Eaton, not as good as Eaton, but not that bad either. I think the office just wants to take a grass roots approach to the line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TODD Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 Originally posted by Art Eaton certainly was a productive player for a number of years. Not sure where he is health-wise, but this seems like a sound move for Dallas as they have horrible defensive tackles to line up with Glover. Signing Eaton is a sign the Cowboys are not pleased with the progress of the guys they have left there. If he's healthy I won't be surprised to see him starting at some point. If not, he's still probably reliable in reserve. This is a fairly good move for the Cowboys in a tremendous area of weakness. Now if they can just address all the other areas of weakness they'll be pretty dangerous . Most notably, all 11 positions on the other side of the ball Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 Originally posted by Art Eaton certainly was a productive player for a number of years. Not sure where he is health-wise, but this seems like a sound move for Dallas as they have horrible defensive tackles to line up with Glover. Signing Eaton is a sign the Cowboys are not pleased with the progress of the guys they have left there. If he's healthy I won't be surprised to see him starting at some point. If not, he's still probably reliable in reserve. This is a fairly good move for the Cowboys in a tremendous area of weakness. Now if they can just address all the other areas of weakness they'll be pretty dangerous . It is a good move with depth in mind. He will not start. Carson is our starter and Parcells is high on him. Stewart also is a player who will see a good number of snaps this season and Parcells thinks has a tremendous upside. The problem was, we did not have a 4th DT. Last year we had a 4 man rotation that worked very well for us. After we cut Blade, the other guys didn't step up to be a 4th DT. Eaton fills that role now. Oh, and it certainly is strange to hear a Redskins fan call the Cowboys DT situation a "tremendous area of weakness". Isn't that like the pot calling the kettle black? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 Originally posted by Ken It is a good move with depth in mind. He will not start. Carson is our starter and Parcells is high on him. Stewart also is a player who will see a good number of snaps this season and Parcells thinks has a tremendous upside. The problem was, we did not have a 4th DT. Last year we had a 4 man rotation that worked very well for us. After we cut Blade, the other guys didn't step up to be a 4th DT. Eaton fills that role now. Oh, and it certainly is strange to hear a Redskins fan call the Cowboys DT situation a "tremendous area of weakness". Isn't that like the pot calling the kettle black? Actually, no. We have two competent starters in Noble and Griffin and you don't. We also have a bit better depth there though Eaton helps you out a lot. Heck, while I'd currently say you guys have a stronger defensive line in terms of starters than we do, you would appear to have less depth and versatility and if one of our defensive ends actually improves his level of play by the end of the year this is an area you won't even have an advantage in, and it's really the only area we can point to where you are clearly ahead of us right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 Originally posted by Art Actually, no. We have two competent starters in Noble and Griffin and you don't. We also have a bit better depth there though Eaton helps you out a lot. Heck, while I'd currently say you guys have a stronger defensive line in terms of starters than we do, you would appear to have less depth and versatility and if one of our defensive ends actually improves his level of play by the end of the year this is an area you won't even have an advantage in, and it's really the only area we can point to where you are clearly ahead of us right now. \Last I checked, Carson has had two seasons comparable to Noble's best season as a pro. He has started 19 games in this league and now he is not a competent starter? he also is not coming off of a season ending knee injury. In addition, Scouts Inc. would have a major problem with your assertion that the Redskins DTs, let alone DL is better than the Cowboys line. Quick rating that they gave. Glover- 89 Stewart- 68 Carson- 67 Redskins Griffin- 79 Noble- 66 Haley- 62 Saleva'- 60 Now, our third guy is better than your 2nd guy. Our first guy, is light years better than your 1st guy. How do you figure you are better again? Do not make me post the DE position either. You will lose. I could post other postions that we would dominate as well, but I just don't really feel like having that conversation again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirk Diggler Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 Ken, Do you honestly feel that the Cowboys are more talented than the Redskins overall? I'll give you the edge on the Dline but the Skins are better pretty much everywhere else - except possibly TE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 Ken, I find it absolutely adorable you are so in love with Scouts Inc. But, let me break it to you gently that their ratings are about as important to me as, oh, say Madden 2005. Only, I believe Madden's people probably know more . I'm very comfortable with the defensive tackles on the roster of the Redskins. I know you're not very comfortable with the defensive tackles on the roster of the Cowboys. While you will cite comfort supplied to you by Scouts Inc., the fact is, we know you aren't actually comfortable, which is why you're signing players just before the third preseason game to fill that role. And, even if you get brave and offer that you are comfortable, at least we know Parcells and/or Jones weren't and, honestly, they know more than you, or Scouts Inc., don't you think? As I stated, despite having better tackles and depth overall as well as at tackle, I would still rate the Cowboys line ahead of the Redskins line as a starting group. But, as I said, if one of our ends steps up, that won't be the case in January though it is the case in August. And, as I said, this is the ONLY area you can point to and claim a clear advantage over the Redskins in August. Perhaps that's what frustrates you most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skins11 Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 Originally posted by Ken Isn't that like the pot calling the kettle black? That would be fine since pot is green. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobbs Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 Do you honestly feel that the Cowboys are more talented than the Redskins overall? I'll give you the edge on the Dline but the Skins are better pretty much everywhere else - except possibly TE. I'd give the Dallas secondary the edge over Washington's. Newman made the pro bowl in his rookie season (and is now the ranking CB in the division), Williams - we all know about him, and Woodson is still one of the top FS in the league. It almost doesn't matter who else is back there at the other CB because the other three are so good. Consider this: Mario Edwards sucked as a Cb so much that Dallas didn't even try to resign him at the end of the season. Despite his subpar play last year Dallas still managed to lead the entire NFL in pass defense (164 ypg). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sisko Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 Anybody think Parcells saw how much and how well we ran the ball against Miami and said "Holy crap, I'm gonna need some more help on the DL!!" ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denverdan Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 They boys just signed Jeff George and are building a stadium in Oklahoma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denverdan Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 and futhremore, I'm not sure about this Ken character Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 Originally posted by denverdan and futhremore, I'm not sure about this Ken character What do you mean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la73destroyer Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 Originally posted by TODD Most notably, all 11 positions on the other side of the ball LOL...our top 2 QB's sure are struggling with a combined completion percentage of over 70% Julius Jones looks great With a competant QB, our WR's look very very good 4/5 of our OL is set and those 4 look very good TE is a strong point This may come as a surprise, our offense is gonna carry our D until Woody gets healthy, we get better DT play (outside of Glover) and a RCB steps up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la73destroyer Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 Originally posted by Art Actually, no. We have two competent starters in Noble and Griffin and you don't. We also have a bit better depth there though Eaton helps you out a lot. Heck, while I'd currently say you guys have a stronger defensive line in terms of starters than we do, you would appear to have less depth and versatility and if one of our defensive ends actually improves his level of play by the end of the year this is an area you won't even have an advantage in, and it's really the only area we can point to where you are clearly ahead of us right now. Griffin had his best year in the league in '00, his rookie season Noble? a lot of faith for a guy 1 year removed from a grotesque knee injury and now a broken hand Our OL is going to dominate your DL kind sir Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denverdan Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 Well Ken, you list Big Dave Butz as your favorite redskin, but you done spelt his name wrong.:dallasuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 Originally posted by denverdan Well Ken, you list Big Dave Butz as your favorite redskin, but you done spelt his name wrong.:dallasuck My bad. I'm not a skins fan so I get a pass right? I did enjoy watching Butz play and thought it was cool that he often had his kid on the field with him carrying his massive helmet. That image has always stuck with me, but the spelling of his name didn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 Originally posted by denverdan Well Ken, you list Big Dave Butz as your favorite redskin, but you done spelt his name wrong.:dallasuck BTW, I updated my profile out of respect. No wonder no one takes me seriously around here....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoCalMike Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 This may come as a surprise, our offense is gonna carry our D until Woody gets healthy, we get better DT play (outside of Glover) and a RCB steps up [/b] :laugh: That is good to know.............. FOR EVERYONE ELSE IN THE NFC EAST Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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