Cowboys To Release Deon Anderson

The team is working on an injury settlement with its former starting fullback, known to many of us as "Cricket".

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Wow.

The Gronkster must be the real deal then…

by One.Cool.Customer on Sep 24, 2010 11:28 AM CDT reply actions

very interesting...

in that this now frees up a roster spot. is an O-lineman, CB, or possible kicker lined up to take his spot?

by NinoP on Sep 24, 2010 11:34 AM CDT reply actions

My money is on a kicker.

by Fernie67 on Sep 24, 2010 11:50 AM CDT up reply actions

Kicker

I hope it is a kicker.

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by Wmillion on Sep 24, 2010 12:05 PM CDT up reply actions

They're making room for TE Scott Chandler

bing!

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by Aaron Novinger on Sep 24, 2010 12:11 PM CDT up reply actions

Ya think?

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by DIRE WOLF on Sep 24, 2010 12:12 PM CDT up reply actions

For sure.

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by Aaron Novinger on Sep 24, 2010 12:12 PM CDT up reply actions

Oops, here ya go.

Wade Phillips said TE Scott Chandler will get called up from practice squad to active roster. Deon Anderson is inj settle.

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by Aaron Novinger on Sep 24, 2010 12:13 PM CDT up reply actions

Yea I just watched the press conference too

Does Wade look totally beat down, or am I just crazy?

by mhuff13 on Sep 24, 2010 12:17 PM CDT up reply actions

I bet he is beat down.

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by DIRE WOLF on Sep 24, 2010 12:24 PM CDT up reply actions

Wade

Just needs to take a demotion with us. He will never be an HC again in the NFL. Why not work with the D you’ve coached for the last couple of years?

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by Wmillion on Sep 24, 2010 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions

For sure.

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by Aaron Novinger on Sep 24, 2010 12:13 PM CDT up reply actions

what are the chances....

that Chandler outplays Martellus Bennett in the passing game?

by beWARE94 on Sep 24, 2010 12:26 PM CDT up reply actions

He has to be active on the 45 first.

I would say not bloody likely.

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by Aaron Novinger on Sep 24, 2010 12:35 PM CDT up reply actions

you don't think he will be active?

i read that he was taking first team reps on special teams

by beWARE94 on Sep 24, 2010 12:37 PM CDT up reply actions

Dunno.

If I remember correctly, he played ST for the Chargers when Wade was there so maybe he and Joe D are gonna give the guy a spot.

Also, when Witten went out, they were down to just Marty so that could come into effect too.

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by Aaron Novinger on Sep 24, 2010 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions

if anything there bringin him up asa needed blocker id say ...

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by demonbane on Sep 24, 2010 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions

This is a mistake...

Deon Anderson is a better fullback than Chris Grnkowski period.

by BigD88 on Sep 24, 2010 11:35 AM CDT reply actions

Not true.

In one aspect of the job of a FB, sure. Not across the board though.

by danielt on Sep 24, 2010 11:35 AM CDT up reply actions

Deon is a MUCH better run blocker and one of the best special teams players we had.
The ONLY thing Gronkowski has on him is “hands.”
We pass the ball with our fullback on the field maybe 5 times a game. Give me the tougher guy who can actually open up holes in the running game and be physical with LBs over the guy who will catch the ball twice a month in the flat.
Watch the games, Gronkowski gets to the LB and his legs just go dead.

by BigD88 on Sep 24, 2010 11:53 AM CDT up reply actions

I agree 88....

but he can’t stay healthy. He’s been out every year for injuries.

by beWARE94 on Sep 24, 2010 11:54 AM CDT up reply actions

Gronk can also run the ball with a purpose.

Have you EVER seen Deon get a carry, even in short yardage?

by mdlusk on Sep 25, 2010 12:00 AM CDT up reply actions

My FB had a carry for my Cowboys once...once.

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by Aaron Novinger on Sep 25, 2010 8:41 AM CDT up reply actions

He's not even that good.

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by TXHC on Sep 24, 2010 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions

Injury

The injury is what makes the call I think. Too thin at FB/H-back otherwise.

by danielt on Sep 24, 2010 11:35 AM CDT reply actions

Plus

He get’s hurt every season.

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by Wmillion on Sep 24, 2010 12:05 PM CDT up reply actions

Blessing in disguise.....

He couldn’t carry the load…. Couldn’t blow open big enough holes…. We’re going to be happier with ’Ski…. He is much more Darryl Johnston – prototype!

by hakrjak on Sep 24, 2010 11:38 AM CDT reply actions

What?

Gronkowski doesn’t get half the push in the running game that Deon does.
Deon is as physical a player we have on this team and as good of a special teams guy as well.
“Oh but Gronkowski can catch!” Really? With the receivers and TEs we have on this team we’re gonna sit here and try to pass the ball to our fullback?
Sorry, I’d rather get a push in critical short yardage runs than pat myselfon the back because my fullback can catch the ball.

by BigD88 on Sep 24, 2010 11:49 AM CDT up reply actions

Right, he is not good at the point of contact yet.

The running and pass catching are nice. I guess they think the blocking skills will get better with time. What happens if Gronk goes down?

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by DIRE WOLF on Sep 24, 2010 11:54 AM CDT up reply actions

This is why

John Phillips’ injury was so critical despite being a 3rd TE. He was good at the POA when lined up in the backfield but also (obviously) was a threat at TE so the defense couldn’t key on the run when we broke the huddle.
If Gronk goes down, well, I hope you really love the shotgun.

by BigD88 on Sep 24, 2010 11:56 AM CDT up reply actions