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A shot at the 53

So I set out to try to divine what Wade and Company will settle upon in about 10 days as final cuts are made.  There is definitely turnover on the bottom of the roster, with a lot of UDFA's making a lot of noise.  A couple of surprises as well, as there always seem to be.  There were at least 5 guys who could have made the team in other times.

QB 2:  Romo, Kitna.  McGee is the surprise cut.  He is let go and hoped to make it onto the practice squad.  He just hasnt come on enough to justify keeping a very valuable roster spot.  We draft another next year.

RB 3:  Felix, MBIII, Choice.

FB 2: Anderson and Gronkowski.  Gronko makes it due to Phillips' injury.  Both will be key special teams players.

TE 2:  Witten and Martellus:  Rucker was a strong consideration.  Sicko too.  But both lose out to Gronko.  Sicko probably ends up on the practice squad.

WR 5:  Austin, Dez, Roy, Crayton, Ogletree.  The second area of surprise.  Only 5 WR.  Hurd has maxed out at WR.  He is strong on special teams.  But some other players, below, hopefully take that role.  Holley is another who misses out and hopefully makes it to the practice squad.  But ultimately, UDFA WRs aren't the most difficult guys to find.  He is more replaceable than most.

OL 10:  Free, Kosier, Gurode, Bigg, Columbo, Barron, Brewster, Hollland, Costa, and Young.   Young is borderline, but has apparently been better as camp has gone on.  We need all the young OL with potential we can get.

DL 7:  Rat, Igor, Spears, Hatcher, Bowen, Brent, Siavii.  Siavii is questionable, but he makes it as big guys are harder to find than smaller guys.  Lissimore gets to the practice squad.

ILB 4:  James, Brookings, Lee, J Williams.   Leon Williams is too inconsistent.  Possible practice squad guy.

OLB: 4:  Ware, Spencer, Williams, Butler.   Octavien is the last cut from this group.  But his upside is largely established.  He'll catch on with another club.

CB 5:  Newman, Jenkins, Scandrick, Gordon, McCann.  Good corners are hard to find.  You don't let young ones with potential go.

S 6:  Sensa, Ball, Hamlin, AOA, Chuch, McCray.  A lot of youth and inexperience.  A lot of upside and energy.  A lot of new special teams players.  Watkins is the last to go.  He'll also catch on with another team.

ST 3: McBriar, Beuhler, Ladouceur.   I'd love to see us pick up a vet place kicker as I don't trust Beuhler yet.  But I have a hard time seeing where he would go without forcing a hard cut elsewhere.

 

Its a roster heavy on DB.  But these guys make good special teamers usually.  And finding good young guys at these spots with upside is always a challenge.  Older guys with limted upside like Hurd, Watkins, and Octavien have to make way.   McGee is the toughest cut.  Giving up on your one developmental QB can't be easy.  But he hasn't shown enough, so he makes way for others who have.

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I have no problem with cutting McGee

He’s a second year pro and he plays like a rookie free agent. He senses the pass rush and runs out of the pocket before the pass rush gets to him. I can accept that kind of play from him last year but not this year. He’s got to stay in the pocket, deliver the ball and take a hit.

by LiLGiT on Aug 27, 2010 5:17 PM CDT reply actions  

Good shot at 53

I disagree on Leon Williams. I think he has shown more playmaking skill than Jason Williams. Jason is bordering on being a bust. If 1 has to go, I cut Jason – who gets lost way too often and hasn’t made any plays.

Also, I don’t think Leon has any Practice Squad eligibility left.

by JimmyJohnson on Aug 27, 2010 5:22 PM CDT reply actions  

I actually disagree.

He has done some decent things in camp as a rushing OLB (I base that off reading the camp chats that discuss the one on ones) and obviously is a great special teamer. I think he has outplayed Curtis Johnson and if it wasn’t for our extremely strong OLB corps I think he would have a solid place on this team. If he hooks up with the right team I think he could do some decent things with his skills. I would agree that he may never be a star or a great starting OLB but I think he could be a pretty good OLB backup.

If I had a nickel for every Super Bowl the Eagles have won, I would have zero nickels.

by Cowboyfan729 on Aug 27, 2010 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

I honestly dont get the McGee hate

From what i have seen he is performing at the exact level that you would expect from a developmental pick. True he has made a few mistakes but considering where he came from he is performing admirably. Now if next year he hasnt improved then the Cowboys will cut him, however from what i have seen if he continues to improve at the rate he has then Kitna will be the one who gets cut/traded next year

by I draft the Cowboys!!!! on Aug 27, 2010 6:21 PM CDT reply actions  

I agree

You can’t expect a raw project like McGee to develop in only two years, have to at least give him one more season.

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Aug 28, 2010 10:12 AM CDT up reply actions  

perfect

great 53 projection.
McGee I think would clear waivers and make the PS just has n`t shown enough.
I see no upside from Octavien and if he makes the roster it`s because of ST play.
Leon Williams?better off signing Leon Spinks.
I would prefer a true 3rd TE and keeping Ski as the lone FB, watch for a camp cut like Tony Curtis.
I`m impressed with Costa but doubt he`s ready so also would like to see him on the PS and again a late cut as backup C perhaps Leckey? Saints.

by ziggy19 on Aug 28, 2010 6:12 AM CDT reply actions  

Agree

Pretty much the way I see it aligning. Does S Hodge qualify for an injury settlement or just get released? Don’t think it’s McGee hate, just a lack of love. We made the investment, cut your losses. Roster spots are too valuable this season, there’s more talent across the board now and we need to develop what we have.

I'm not losing my memory, I'm living in the now

by tdships on Aug 28, 2010 8:14 AM CDT reply actions  

Hurd, McGee, Octavien

These are the hardest 3 choices.

Hurd is a core guy. A very good special teamer. A trooper. I guy you’re happy to go into battle with. But he isnt a good enough receiver to play here, baring major injury. And his special team play can hopefully be fulfilled by the new DBs. Thats the key issue. Can he be adequately replaced on special teams. If yes, then I think he’s let go.

I agree that McGee could use a 3rd year. Its really tough to give up on a developmental guy so early. I can definitely see him sticking around. But who’s spot does he take?

Octavien can play in this league. I’m not saying he can’t. What I am saying is that he’s our 5th OLB and his upside is known. His special teams play may keep him around, however. But again, who’s spot does he take?

This is a tough year for making cuts. There are guys who can definitely play who will be let go.

by Ridgelake on Aug 28, 2010 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

McGee should make it through wavers.

But there is always a chance a team might pick him up as a 3rd QB.

Lock n Load

by DIRE WOLF on Aug 28, 2010 1:20 PM CDT reply actions  

Best I've seen yet

And it looks very much like mine. My final roster spot comes down to Hurd, McCann, Church, and McCray. I refuse to make any decisions until I see another preseason game or 2 but I’m leaning toward ditching one of the new safety’s. To me it’s McCann’s job to lose.

by Dezstroyer88 on Aug 28, 2010 1:34 PM CDT reply actions  

Wonder if a team needing a WR

(Read Rams)would make a deal for Hurd? Any other O Lineman they can give us?

I'm not losing my memory, I'm living in the now

by tdships on Aug 28, 2010 4:03 PM CDT reply actions  

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