Nose Tackle Option - Ian Scott?

by TCBinNYC on Jun 23, 2010 9:41 AM CDT

The Chargers just released NT Ian Scott. Might this be someone the Cowboys should take a look at to back-up Jay Ratliff?

Scott is the same age as Ratliff (will be 29 this season) and goes 6-2, 305. That makes him about 2 inches shorter, but about 10 lbs heavier than Rat. Not the ideal sized NT, but a good size for a Phillips 3-4 NT. Scott got 7 starts last season after Jamal Williams went down, and was projected to start this season before the draft. SD drafted Cam Thomas in the 5th round and I guess he made Scott expendable. They also have some guy named Ogemdi Nwagbou who took about the same number of snaps as Scott last year (althout Scott performed much better.)

In his career, Scott has 3 sacks and 83 tackles in 40 starts. Not great numbers, but should be able to unseat Siavii. According to ProFootballFocus, Scott ranked 45th out of 87 NTs playing 25% of his teams snaps. His performance ranked below Siavii's but on twice as many snaps.

Anyway, just a thought. I've never been sold on Siavii. And considering the guy will be 32 this year, a younger option might be worth a look.

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I think the Cowboys are happy with Siavii and their 7th rounder....pass

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Jun 23, 2010 2:24 PM CDT reply actions

The Cowboys had a chance to sign him last season also

But they passed. I don’t expect them to sign him now with Lissemore battling for the spot.

Dez Bryant, Miles Austin, Jason Witten, Felix Jones = defensive coordinator's Kobayashi Maru scenario

by APerfectStar on Jun 23, 2010 2:30 PM CDT reply actions

people are underestimating Siavii

He didn’t play all that badly last year. Jay just happens to be one of the best nose guard in the league making a big drop off.

MacGruber!

by Mojoness on Jun 23, 2010 3:06 PM CDT reply actions

+1

The coaches really like Siavii, especially Wade, he isn’t going anywhere soon.

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Jun 23, 2010 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions

Lissemore has been working at DE in camp

Doesnt seem like he’s a NT option.

by TCBinNYC on Jun 23, 2010 3:31 PM CDT reply actions

Ohhhhh, you mean exactly like I said after the draft?

"You can't live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you."

- John Wooden (God rest his soul)

by 5Blings on Jun 23, 2010 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions

come on

that was a thought on everyone’s mind with his measurables.

by Musiccitynorm on Jun 27, 2010 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions

Checkout JRat's thoughts on Lissemore

skip to 6:50 where he’s answering Twitter questions.

He’s asked which rookies are going unnoticed by fans but making an impression with the team. He says Lee and Lissemore. He says Lissemore is learning the game really fast and can play DE and NT.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eV7W9zrpguc&feature=player_embedded

Rabid and luvin' it

by lonewolfz28 on Jul 8, 2010 12:59 PM CDT up reply actions

Not going to happen

Semper Fi Do or Die

Projected 2010 Record: 12-4. You heard it here first

by Jeremiah_24 on Jun 23, 2010 5:13 PM CDT reply actions

Due diligence

I think the Cowboys are always interested in upgrading their roster but as has already been pointed out Ian was already looked at. For whatever reason: salary, technique, age the coaching staff has decided to go with Junior for now. Maybe Lissemore is being started at DE, but at some point Junior will probably need to be replaced…

by Boyz 2006 on Jun 23, 2010 8:27 PM CDT reply actions