Cowboys strike deals with three undrafted free agents
by Dave Halprin on Apr 27, 2009 1:00 AM CDT
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PrintThe draft may be over, but the business of signing college players isn't. Now it's time for the undrafted free agents, affectionately known as UDFAs. Remember, Tony Romo was an UDFA. Stephen Jones says he expects 7-9 UDFAs to be bagged by the weekend. They've already started the process with WR Kevin Ogletree out of Virginia (The Ranch Report).
Strengths:
Good size and bulk...Great timed speed...Smooth and a terrific route runner...Excellent hands...Good body control and ball skills...Great leaper...Gets off the line well...Nice instincts and awareness...Very smart...Mature...Tough...Has a strong work ethic...Decent production.
Weaknesses:
Isn't a vertical threat...Doesn't get much separation...Not very elusive and won't do much after the catch...Not real strong...Could be more physical and aggressive...A sub par blocker...Has durability concerns.
They've also inked West Virginia guard Greg Isdaner (The Ranch Report).
Strengths:
Adequate height...Excellent bulk...Strong and powerful...Very smart with great awareness...Understands angles and positioning...Uses his hands well...Technically sound...Good work ethic...Lots of experience.
Weaknesses:
Has short arms...Not stout at the point of attack...Doesn't get a great push in the run game...Not very light on his feet...Stiff and isn't very agile...Substandard balance...Struggles in space...Durability concerns.
Also, the Idaho Statesman notes a deal with WR Julian Hawkins of Boise State.
Wide receiver Julian Hawkins has agreed to a deal with the Dallas Cowboys, he and his agent said.
"This is a total dream," Hawkins said. "It's a dream finally coming true - not just for me, but for my whole family."
A few older stories on Hawkins here and here.
One guy who won't be joining the Cowboys is Missouri QB Chase Daniel, who opted to sign with the Redskins.
After going undrafted this weekend, former Missouri quarterback Chase Daniel studied the depth charts of the four teams that offered him free agent contracts. In the end, after doing some homework, Washington won over Dallas, the team Daniel grew up cheering.
If you know of any others, or stumble across them during the day, add them in this thread and I will do an updated post later.
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Stationed right outside of Boise.. went to a few games last year – saw Hawkins on a few plays – wasn’t bad. I’d be interested in seeing what he could do at the NFL level.
Hooah.
Disappointed
to see Chase Daniel’s go to the Deadskins.
He’s one of those classic overacheivers, like Z.Thomas or Dat Nguyen. I see him like Drew Brees. Good QB who should do well, if ever given the chance.
Although he’s not prototypical, I’d rather have had him as an UFA than McGee as a 4th rounder.
he went where he thought he might have a chance to play
dallas has better players, better depth at QB
idk how much of a shot he'll get
campbell is a good qb just needs a steady system. and skin fans and coaches were pretty hight on Colt? if im not mistaken.
What the French?! Toast!
So high on Campell they flirted with Denver and tried to trade up to draft Sanchez
I think Wash has a problem on their hands right now because they’re exploring alternatives to Campbell and it pisses him off. He’s been in multiple systems but a lot of people think he’s close to maxed out now, not much upside left.
by StillHateTheGiants on Apr 27, 2009 8:31 AM CDT up reply actions
That would be tough.
Growing up a Cowboys fan but making the business decision to join the Skins. Good call, most probably, but boy I’d hate to have to make it.
Yeah, the Skins signed WR Jaison Williams from Oregon--another good UFA.
Trust them...they know what they're doing.
by Aaron Novinger on Apr 27, 2009 2:25 AM CDT up reply actions
I don't see him like Drew Brees at all.
Sorry, I just don’t see it.
He’s a guy who always came off as super cocky, and was majorly turnover prone.
He’s a gamer, but I doubt he even makes the team. He won’t beat out Colt Brennan.
They've done studies, you know. 60% of the time it works, every time.
Isnt Franz Joesph still available? I would like to see him signed.
I thank God everyday i wasnt born a Eagles fan!!!!!!
3 players i wouldn’t mind signing are Keegan Herring (RB from ASU), Dannell Ellerbe (LB from Georgia), and Graham Harrell (QB from Texas Tech)
I swear I saw that Harrel was coming in to sign.
Trust them...they know what they're doing.
by Aaron Novinger on Apr 27, 2009 2:25 AM CDT up reply actions
I saw that as well
but it was on this site, and i have no idea how accurate that list is.
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
I saw it too...
Of course there are a lot of guys I wish we could’ve scooped up, Marcus McClinton, Joel Bell, Joseph, Chris Baker but after reading more I’m excited about the guys we drafted…..we still need a OT, not a swing OT/OG but Brewster has a lot to play for so I’m hoping to turns into a really good player
by nicholas.rodriguez on Apr 27, 2009 8:34 AM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, I got it off of New England's site.
Trust them...they know what they're doing.
by Aaron Novinger on Apr 27, 2009 10:36 AM CDT up reply actions
I heard it at
the scout.com site
Wreck 'em, Tech!
by Tortilla Pirate on Apr 27, 2009 10:50 AM CDT up reply actions
Cool, thanks.
This does look real.
Trust them...they know what they're doing.
by Aaron Novinger on Apr 27, 2009 11:26 AM CDT up reply actions
I regress, maybe not.
Trust them...they know what they're doing.
by Aaron Novinger on Apr 27, 2009 11:29 AM CDT up reply actions
Here's Draft Bible's link
http://www.nfldraftbible.com/Latest/2009_nfl_undrafted_free_agent_tracker.html
I’d like Carolina’s FA’s or Denver’s FA’s
April 25-26 -- NFL Draft
Hmm
Why does every team have multiple FA on there and Dallas has only one? Are we dropping the ball or what?? I realize we’ve signed 3 already but that’s probably just an list that hasn’t been updated since last night. It also means we got schooled on timely URFA signings.
We also drafted 12 players, which I think is more than average
So maybe we aren’t bringing in as many UDFA
"When it's third and ten, you can take the milk drinkers and I'll take the whiskey drinkers every time." -Max McGee
Here's a better site Great Blue North, more up to date
http://www.gbnreport.com/UFAsignings.html
Training Camp '09 = Mega Thunder Dome....80 men enter, 53 men leave.
by APerfectStar on Apr 27, 2009 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Antonio Appleby please
He could come and right in, compete, and become a solid backup on the inside, especially having all his experience with Virginia’s 3-4
Just so we're not discouraged...
by the ‘weaknesses’ of each player, are there scouting reports available on any Cowboys Hall of Famers we can look at? I’d love to see what, for example, someone thought of Troy Aikman or Irvin out of school…
ok....I'm disgusted...It's one thing to have a poor draft overall, but to be completely aloof, and miss out on all the talented urfa....is downright irresponsible..My overall grade goes from C+ to D.....
They draft, (from what I see) 1, possibly two potential starters this season, then procede to sit on their hands while dozens of quality FA are out signing with other teams.. ?…..this is absurd…..Olgtree…you serious ?…this is the best we can attrack to sign with us ??…
I can compile at list of undrafted rookies that’s probably as good or better than our overall draft results….
WR- Guice, WR- J Cherry, WR- Cosby
OT-Cadogan
OG- C Lewis
OC-
OG- R Allen
OT- J Bell
TE-
QB- Reilly, Daniels, Willy, etc. etc. etc. etc….
RB- I Johnson, D Moore
DE- Pedescleaux
NT- Chris Baker
DE- Egboh,
OLB- Julius Williams, Mitch King,
ILB- F Joseph, Beckwith,
CB-
S- Dom Johnson, R Langford
and that’s just a brief glimpse of signed urfa players….sure there’s more out there…….
I think you're overreacting a bit
by StillHateTheGiants on Apr 27, 2009 8:35 AM CDT up reply actions
you think?
They've done studies, you know. 60% of the time it works, every time.
by AirforceBat on Apr 27, 2009 10:19 AM CDT up reply actions
Questions...
Raf or Dave,
I read somewhere that the cowboys decided to go with two kickers this season. Since we all know Folk sucks at kickoffs but he’s money on FGs then I have to agree with the decision but does that give us the freedoom to carry 3 qb’s in our roster? Can we start looking at the final roster and see how this turns out?
It seems to me we wasted a pick on a QB.
I can almost assure thats not a definite yet.
Plus wasnt there some speculation that Folk was told to kick it away and towards the sidelines?
Also you can always have an emergency QB not count against the 53 man roster he just cant go in unless the other two are hurt and out of the game.
What the French?! Toast!
They still count against the 53 man roster
The 3rd QB just doesn’t count on the active game day roster
So pardon my disposition; why should I listen to a system that never listened to me?
What I think
is that they probably will have a S or LB inactive, since all the talk about this PK is that he can run and make tackles (besides his strong leg), allso he was told that they might use him in different packages as well, like cover on KO returns, Punt returns and some of the other ST packages.
Comment from Mickey on the PK
kicker David Buehler, projected to be a kickoff specialist who is so athletic you might see him running down on punt coverage. I kid you not.
Check Out His Bio
He appears to be a football player that happens to be a kicker. He has pretty good measurables.
QB Not A Wasted Pick
I don’t think it’s ever to early to start looking for your QB of the future. After Aikman’s career ended the Cowboys were left flat footed in terms of a QB and that’s played a major part in the Cowboys not winning a playoff game in over 10 yrs.
Now that the wedge has been taken out
I don’t see as many directional kicks.
Everyone is forgetting about
the most important not yet added to our team… the winner of irvins show!!!!
I cant wait hes going to be sick son yea! haha
What the French?! Toast!
I'm not looking for a freakish talent to come out of this
But it’s possible someone makes it onto the team. If the show does well and continues onto additional seasons this could actually serve us well. Not only can we get potential players, we get something to do in the off season.
When’s this thing start anyway?
No NT’s?? Not even an UDFA? Wow, the coaches must really believe that Rat is indestructable or that Anderson and Siavii are gonna be able to handle that spot.
This is how
I see it playing out, if Siavii makes the team, Rat will play on 1st and 2nd downs with Siavii coming in on 3rd down and 1 of the Ends sliding in on a four man front and the 2 OLB on a three point stance up front. Also Siavii coming in on 1 or 2 series a game to spell Rat. with a combination of James/Brooking and Williams as the 2 MLB’s. And hopefuly if one of the outside rushers we got in this draft giving Dware a much needed rest a couple of times a game.
+1
I think were in trouble in the middle this year. Rat is good, but will wear down as we saw last season. The only reason I think Siavii is still around is because there is no alternative. Maybe they experiement with Spears again at NT given this will be his last season. Next year we should push hard for Vince Wolfork, but with Wares contract coming into play I’m not sure how realistic it will be. If next year is a uncapped year I think it’s real possible.
I really thought
they were going after a NT in UDFA, but I haven’t seen anything as of yet. At least create some competition at the backup spot.
Unfortunatly
There weren’t that many true NT’s anyways.
Honestly I don’t think that Dallas in that much of a different boat than last year, because Tank Johnson was very uneffective and super overrated.
I expect them to try out some DT’s in UFA, but I don’t know if you’re going to find many NT’s out there.
They've done studies, you know. 60% of the time it works, every time.
by AirforceBat on Apr 27, 2009 10:47 AM CDT up reply actions
NT was my biggest wish
but they are hard to find. Makes me wonder about the value of a 3-4 if a third of the league is using it. Originally the argument was you could get 3-4 players cheap due to their lack of appeal to 4-3 clubs.
I wouldn’t hold my breath for Spears playing NT – he can’t even hold the line of scrimmage at DE. Remember those Baltimore runs? Spears got pushed back 5 yards into our LB’s and safeties.
Agree on Spears the reason I said this is his last season...
If they didn’t pay Canty, who is a better DE they sure better not pay Spears who is less productive. 3-4 DE and NT will probably be a top priority next off season and the draft.
We signed UTEP TE, Jamar Hunt
From DMN:
Hunt (6-7, 260) caught 31 passes for 367 yards and two TDs as a senior. He turned 26 years old in December.
Trust them...they know what they're doing.
by Aaron Novinger on Apr 27, 2009 10:41 AM CDT reply actions
Early word
Everything I have heard and read (exception of BTB & DC.com) have said this draft is terrible. Very similar to the bad drafts of the mid-nineties. Even if we do not have a ton of holes to fill we still should be drafting the top talent available, not taking fliers on unheard of third rate prospects. A kicker? A QB that will not see the field for at least 3 – 4 years. How different could have our draft board been? If we get 1 or 2 keepers out of this 12 I will be extremely surprised.
Jerry, you do not get extra points for originality.
Whats with Dallas getting both Cincinati U.'s CBs?
They were considered quite a tandem in school
though it’s odd to me both at 4.5 speed guys, not that that’s too slow. Any word about DeAngelo Smith starting at safety in college and what that may mean for the boys?
by AustonianAggie on Apr 27, 2009 10:49 AM CDT reply actions
Their scouts weren't sure who was who, so they burned two picks on them, just in case...
"Well, we didn't block real good but we made up for it by not tackling."
- John McKay, the first coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
From CBSSportsLine
By Clark Judge
Five moves I don’t get
5. Dallas freezing when Seattle took Max Unger and Cleveland chose Mohamed Massaquoi in the second round. The Cowboys wanted them. They weren’t there. So they choked, passing on the pick before trading it away. We measure players by how they produce in the clutch when their options are limited and when something, anything, is demanded. Maybe it’s time we start measuring front offices that way, too.
we, the press, in order to rile you up regarding Dallas,
have bounded together, to make more money, critizing Dallas, for all we’re worth
by AustonianAggie on Apr 27, 2009 11:01 AM CDT up reply actions
Didn't NFL Network
actually say there was a mixup with getting the trade to the table, and we didn’t have to actually “pass” as was claimed. I would swear they said that Saturday.
Tom Grieve is my hero.
Get a grip eightball....
Let them play first before you say they suck. And stop listening to everyone in the press. I wonder how many A graded drafts turned out to be crap? Probably a lot of them.
I still think that draft will be pretty good.
They've done studies, you know. 60% of the time it works, every time.
Brandon Albert played well
I agree with AFB.
"Well, we didn't block real good but we made up for it by not tackling."
- John McKay, the first coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
He should have being a 1st rd pick
just like RW should play well for us this season, he’s our 1st rd pick in this draft.
In Romo we Trust
Isdaner
…was highly regarded after the 2007 season. He was thought to be a 2nd rounder.
"Well, we didn't block real good but we made up for it by not tackling."
- John McKay, the first coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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