A Landry For The Cowboys?
by One.Cool.Customer on May 13, 2011 7:01 AM CDT
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Nobody is sure exactly when free agency will begin this year, much less what it eventually will look like. One popular assumption has been that even without a new CBA, the league could resume play under the 2010 rules, which would mean free agency after six years.
Lately though, reports have cropped up that the NFL is working on possible 2011 free agency rules that will not necessarily replicate the 2010 rules. This could put four- and five-year veterans in the mix for the Cowboys.
Josh Ellis from the mothership started a series of articles titled "FA Watch" in which he looks at a number of free agents who could wind up in Dallas. He kicks off the series by looking at the Ravens' Dawan Landry, who could be a candidate for the Cowboys at the strong safety spot.
Landry is a five-year veteran, and the Ravens have not tendered him, so he could be in the mix to replace Cowboys strong safety Gerald Sensabaugh, who is himself also a free agent, and whom the Cowboys have allowed to "test the free agency waters".
According to ProFootballFocus.com, with a grade of +10.5 the 28-year old Landry graded out as the second best strong safety in 2010, behind only the Eagles' Quintin Mikell who came in at +17.0, but turned 30 last year (for a full breakdown of safety free agent grades, look at the bottom of this post).
But Gerald Sensabaugh was no slouch last year either. Sensi graded out as the 10th best safety overall with a grade of +7.4, and he had five interceptions to Landry's zero. Then again, Landry did have four in 2009. The main difference between the two is that Landry is much more of an in-the-box, run-stuffing safety, recording 193 tackles over the last two years to Sensabaugh's 131. Keep in mind though, when you have Ed Reed patrolling the secondary in your back, as a strong safety you probably don't need to worry all that much about pass coverage. Not really a luxury that Sensabaugh enjoyed in the Cowboys' secondary.
Josh Ellis also points out that the Ravens have a history of allowing Ed Reed’s backfield partners to test the free-agent market (Will Demps after the 2005 season and Jim Leonhard after 2008), so Landry might well be in the mix for the Cowboys.
But should the Cowboys go after him? While the grass often looks greener on the other side of the free agency fence, Sensabaugh has been a very solid player for the Cowboys, and his biggest knock may be some unfavorable PR with his name to it. But a Landry in a Cowboys uniform also has a nice ring to it, no?
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man I would be soooo happy if we got this guy
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by Archie Barberio on May 13, 2011 7:02 AM CDT reply actions
Sensaballs is nowhere near the player Landry is
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by Archie Barberio on May 13, 2011 7:03 AM CDT reply actions
no he played under rex
i think marvin lewis was the D-coordinator for baltimore back then. and dawan wasnt in the league yet(he would have been 18)
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by starbury_to_s-jaxci2000 on May 13, 2011 9:38 AM CDT up reply actions
he played for Rex
but not in the Super Bowl
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by Archie Barberio on May 13, 2011 10:52 AM CDT up reply actions
Was after that then, ok. Still would have a familiarity with our new system
as the Ryan bros. employ similar systems. I know they aren’t exact but have many similarities to them.
Seems like
A wash. If Landry played for Rex he might know the new system better maybe. Probably get the one who costs less.
by b roo on May 13, 2011 7:15 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
I think we need a FS more
I think we are in bigger need of a free safety. Ball was a train wreck last year. Landry would be a nice addition at the right price, but we have bigger needs.
Well we don't how FA will play out (if it happens at all) but if LL came here
to play SS that might allow AOA to moved into the FS position and utilize his athleticism there. The concern is if he’s ready to step up yet after not getting much if nay playing time back there last season.
certainly a best case scenario
I would really like to see that plan work out. I liked all of the reports on AOA last year after the dreaft. But, on the field is what will be the final determining factor. I think he is probably still a year away at best.
another memo
Newman is not a #1.
End of Story.
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by starbury_to_s-jaxci2000 on May 13, 2011 9:39 AM CDT up reply actions
Asomugah is!
The Ohio State Buckeyes are your Sugar Bowl champions... and for the 7th year in a row Michigan still sucks.
by Blue Eyed Devil on May 13, 2011 10:31 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
AOA did have a pick in preseason
Again don’t get excited because that is preseason with backups against backups, but still, to get a pick in that small amount of time shows some good awareness and ball skills. I never saw the pick so I don’t know if it came right to hiim, if he jumped the route, tipped ball or what.
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by ProBowlFactory on May 13, 2011 10:17 AM CDT up reply actions
that was a nice pick
and it was against their #1’s
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by Archie Barberio on May 13, 2011 10:53 AM CDT up reply actions
he was lined up as the SS or FS I forget which, he read the play and ran all the way over to the sideline jumped up and snatched the ball
it was a great play because you can tell the kid has range and football smarts
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by Archie Barberio on May 13, 2011 10:54 AM CDT up reply actions
Oh yeah, that was a nice pick.
He obviously read the QB and jumped the route coming form way across the field.
I looked forever for a replay of it but I could never find one
I really wanted to see that pick and how it was. Now I REALLY want to see it. People deleted it from my DVR so I wasn’t able to watch it. Totally forgot that the Phins played their #1s the whole game.
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by ProBowlFactory on May 13, 2011 11:39 AM CDT up reply actions
It was a nice play by AOA, and while the Dolphins played their starters most of the game, they did switch up their QBs, so it was against Thigpen (if I’m not mistaken)
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Thigpen
(8:33) T.Thigpen pass intended for R.Wallace INTERCEPTED by A.Owusu-Ansah at DAL 45. A.Owusu-Ansah ran ob at DAL 45 for no gain. Linebacker Leon Williams hit Thigpen’s arm as he was throwing the ball.
by One.Cool.Customer on May 14, 2011 12:54 AM CDT up reply actions
I could of swore it was Henne
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by Archie Barberio on May 14, 2011 1:22 PM CDT up reply actions
it was a nice pick dude, against their #1's too
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by Archie Barberio on May 14, 2011 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions
If the NFL makes up new rules I can see the 4 year FA thing going in.
Judge Nelson has already ruled that the Franchise tag on Manning is prohibiting his being able to max his value and work where he wants. So if the NFL keeps those RFA tags the players will have a new antitrust lawsuit.
That is already part
Of the original suit it wouldn’t be a new lawsuit. No rulings on any of the actual merits of the issues in the suit have been made yet and won’t be for years.
by b roo on May 13, 2011 8:48 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I was speaking of Judge Nelson's ruling on the lockout and the NFL's appeal of that ruling. But yes, it could be part of a amended suit and not a new one.
“The NFL had argued that, among the irreparable harm it would suffer by ending the lockout, resuming football operations and free agency without a CBA with the players could expose it to antitrust violations….
That means the players and their attorneys will closely scrutinize how owners reconstruct the league after Nelson’s ruling. They could potentially seek damages for antitrust violations if owners don’t stay within the confines of the law."
Unfortunately
Nobody knows what the confines of the law are until the thing works through the courts maybe even all the way to the Supreme Court which could be many years from now. The current suit attacks everything the league does collectively.
by b roo on May 13, 2011 1:10 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Where is AOA?
Is this guy going to be a project again this season?
He supposedly has all the tools to help out – and we need the help?
I hope he’s not another worthless pick…like aka Skyler Green…
AOA -
Hopefully he will at least dress….The Cowboys need Bryant, Lee, AOA and Brent to really step up and contribute….last year’s draft was almost non-effective due to injuries…and the year before was David Buehler, Victor Butler, and….and….and….
This team needs a BIG infusion of talent this seaon.
Another redshirt year
Think of it this way:
AOA played small school ball, so he already needed a redshirt year. However, he got hurt last year, so it turned into a lost year.
This year, there will probably be minimal mini-camp days, so AOA won’t get needed reps in camp. If he can stay lucky, we’ll be lucky to get some special teams play out of him as this counts as his true redshirt year.
If everything goes well, he’ll be ready to get regular playing time in 2012. I’m not counting on it – go ahead and get a FS in free agency if you can.
by Combine_Warrior on May 13, 2011 9:49 AM CDT up reply actions
Well he didn't really get hurt until after Garrett took over
so at least that means that he got to take advantage of the facilities for just over 8 games.
Quintin Mikell
Let’s hope the Cowboys go nowhere near this guy.
He is Sensabaugh Part II – very ordinary.
Best season was riding Brian Dawkins coattails – hasn’t done squat since Dawkins left.
huh?
Except for the fact that he rated as the best strong safety in the league last year, WITHOUT Dawkins, on a horrible defense. Don’t let your hatred for Philly cloud your judgment. Only thing wrong with this guy is that he is getting to the wrong side of 30. Best safety available in FA right now.
somewhere in between
If he really was the best strong safety in the league, the Eagles wouldn’t be looking for a replacement. But he’s much more consistent than Sensi was this past year. He’s somewhere in between, a good player that I’d like to have, doubly so because he’s an Eagles fan favorite so that would piss them off. But he’s not an all-star, and he’s 30, so he’s not a must-have FA, more of a stop-gap till that young safety we drafted this year (no wait, I forgot that a 3rd-down RB was more important than a starting safety), okay, the young safety we’ll draft next year is ready to go.
by greatwhitenorth on May 13, 2011 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Eagles are looking for a replacement
because he’s on the wrong side of 29. they churn the roster as much if not more than any team in the NFL (same thing happened to Dawkins)
Agreed
I understand what they’re doing, staying young and relatively inexpensive. And, it looks like they made the right call on Dawkins. He played very well in 2009, but not so well in 2010.
But, Mikell will be 31 in Sept, whereas Dawkins was going to be 36 in Oct of 2009 when they let him go. Mikell also hasn’t had a lot of wear and tear or injuries. There’s no reason he shouldn’t be able to play out a 4 year contract at a respectable level.
Rabid and luvin' it
He's pretty legit
If we don’t have to break the band on him, I would LOVE to get him
by somebodyquiet on May 13, 2011 10:27 AM CDT up reply actions
Kurt Coleman
The Eagles took Kurt Coleman in the SEVENTH round last season…and feel comfortable playing him over Mikell.
Coleman is a hitter…but if they can get immediate returns from a seventh….what is Dallas doing?
Here are my issues with Sensabaugh
While he is athletically talented, he isn’t the QB int he secondary we need. First, let’s see what Campo said about safety leadership in the secondary prior to the 2010 season.
On if having veterans at the other positions in the secondary will help a younger free safety with the transition:
“Yes, absolutely that does help…We have one guy’s that in charge. If we check something, one guy is in charge so that everybody knows to look for. Basically, he’s going to be working with the weakside corner on the defense and we’ve got veteran corners.”
On if Gerald Sensabaugh will be the player calling formation and plays this season or if Ball will do that:
“We’re going to see how it goes. I think (Sensabaugh) can do it. I think (Sensabaugh) is a better player when he doesn’t have to do it. I think he’s a better player when he just gets lined up.
What Campo, the DB coach said seems in stark contrast to what Sensa said during the 2010 season.
“Basically as a safety, (the free safety) is going to have to control his side. It could be two different calls on each side. It’s all about managing your side,” Sensabaugh said. “Our defense is full of veterans – everybody has played. It’s not like we have to quarterback or babysit anybody. All the guys back there have made a lot of plays.”
Ok, so Campo thinks they need a guy making calls, that Sensa doesn’t play great when making the calls, and Sensa thinks the team doesn’t need anyone to make the calls. Hmmmmm. Ok, well what happened in 2010? Here is what Sensa said after our 0-2 start.
“We play hard,” strong safety Gerald Sensabaugh said. "Do guys have a brain [malfunction] sometimes? Maybe. Is that part of preparation? Could be.
“It seems like there are brain [malfunctions] everywhere, everybody. What are we doing? What is this? We look like a circus, like a bunch of clowns out there. I don’t know what we’re doing.”
Hmmmmm, maybe if he was a leader making calls in the secondary they wouldn’t look like a bunch of clowns?! Well, this is how Sensa helped resolve such issues when there was miscommunication in the secondary…he got in a fight with Newman.
As such, I would love Landry, Mikell, Pool, Weddle, anyone that can be a leader in the secondary, something Sensa (for all his physical skills) is not.
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by Kegbearer on May 13, 2011 9:01 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
agree...
the secondary needs communication back there.. as gifted sensi may b there is lil communication back there..
every one has to b on the same page..if not there will be constant blown coverages.
by lostar2009 on May 13, 2011 9:57 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
sad but true
how many times do you see confusion or Alan Ball with his hands up in the air
“I was supposed to cover him”?
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by Archie Barberio on May 13, 2011 10:56 AM CDT up reply actions
Hamlin may not even be in the league this year
Getting rid of him was the right thing to do.
Replacing him with Alan Ball was an amazingly bad decision, though.
The Ohio State Buckeyes are your Sugar Bowl champions... and for the 7th year in a row Michigan still sucks.
by Blue Eyed Devil on May 13, 2011 11:49 AM CDT up reply actions
true
I wanted Hamlin gone but I was begging for him back last year
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by Archie Barberio on May 14, 2011 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions
It's only the right thing to do if you have someone to replace them. Clearly,
they didn’t. What I don’t get is why they thought they did.
yup, easily 5-10 times
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by Archie Barberio on May 14, 2011 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Hamlin
Was great for that role but couldnt tackle his way out of a wet paper bag. Maybe I should say wouldnt because Cupcake didnt even make them practice in pads. That last game in Texas Stadium with those back to runs, all you saw was 26 getting ran over like roadkill. Anyways, I wouldnt be surprised if Hamlin ends up in Houston with his old buddy Doughboy
by dcsince77 on May 14, 2011 4:27 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
meant back to back runs
When they made McClain and McGahee look like Bo Jackson and Chris Johnson. And them showing Cupcake with his famous face palm… Ugh!!
by dcsince77 on May 14, 2011 4:30 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
yup
Sensaballs doesnt want to make the calls, basically he doesnt want to step up
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by Archie Barberio on May 13, 2011 10:56 AM CDT up reply actions
Hope the door doesn't hit him on the way out
There are a multitude of FA names at the Safety position. We should be able to grab 1 or 2 quality players that are already familiar with a RR-like system + abilities to call the defensive/Secondary responsibilities.
Sensi was alright, but his unwillingness to QB the Secondary really p*ssed me off. It can’t be that hard for a veteran, unless they just don’t like to work hard enough to do it.
yup
and for the money your gonna pay Sensaballs, go out and pay a little bit more for a real safety
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by Archie Barberio on May 14, 2011 1:24 PM CDT up reply actions
that pissed me off too
he was such a cupcake dude he doesnt want to step up and lead at all
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by Archie Barberio on May 14, 2011 1:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Weddle
I’m definetely on the Weddle bandwagon. I’m a BYU fan and it pains me to admit it but Weddle is one heck of an athlete and football player. He’s still got a ton of upside but is producing well already.
If, and that's a big IF in my eyes, but if...
We snagged him from the Bolts, we count coup (see Idiom here) at the feast afterwards.
I would say no
First, you would still be paying Newman 8-9mil, so that would make signing Namdi nearly impossible. I also don’t think Newman can hold up as FS from a physical standpoint. He would be a good ballhawk, but the idea that he is our last line of defense to tackle a RB that has gotten around the edge or TE that got passed the mid zone coverage is a scary proposition.
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"Leadership is a matter of having people look at you and gain confidence, seeing how you react. If you're in control, they're in control." - Tom Landry
Nice idea, but...
Newman doesn’t really have safety skills.
i.e.:
- We have no idea if he can play centerfield
- His hands are terrible, so forget about copious interceptions
- He already gets injured enough, so he probably wouldn’t hold up all season while having to play the run.
- Speaking of which – he’s not bad against the run for a corner, but that means he’d be one of the worst safeties in the league against the run.
by Combine_Warrior on May 13, 2011 9:52 AM CDT up reply actions
Thanks Kegbearer
Hopefully Rob Ryan has a plan to keep our secondary from a being a third and long sieve….which it was all last season.
The Saints third and ten 55 yarder setting up the winning score summed up our secondary nicely last year.
Ron, Thanks for the memories
Just noticed link mentioning it off to the right and giving thanks.
btw, you ever need to define teammate just say Walls/Springs.
Ron Springs, RIP
Landry would be nice
But we need an awesome FS to play center field. Landry reminds me of Roy Williams (SS) a little.
heck
Id even take Akwasi at FS and Landry at SS
that would be good enough for me
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by Archie Barberio on May 13, 2011 10:57 AM CDT reply actions
AOA can't do worse than Ball at FS. He just can't.
I have noticed a new resurgence in Cowboy hating in 2007, which can only mean one thing- We're back.
Dwan Landry started as a rookie
I know he plays with Ed Reed, but the guy has been on the field his whole career. Sensabaugh never did that; he was a back up for years in Jacksonville
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by AustonianAggie on May 13, 2011 11:12 AM CDT reply actions
I remember how the Ravens got him the 5th and we were still stuck with guys like Keith Davis
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by AustonianAggie on May 13, 2011 11:14 AM CDT up reply actions
amazing right
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by Archie Barberio on May 14, 2011 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions
It seems like
Thats what we have in Church and McCray… Two Keith Davis’. Good enuff for special teams not good enuff to start. We need to get rid off some of these JAGs.
by dcsince77 on May 14, 2011 4:16 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Killa Kieth
That’s no way to talk about Bullits Davis!
he was great in a limited role but we had to role him out like a starter
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by AustonianAggie on May 13, 2011 12:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Gah
I’d rather suffer growing pains with guys we have. It’s getting pretty old continuously borrowing nearly expired milk from the neighbors when we already have a fresh gallon in the fridge.
We have young safties stockpiled, can we please use at least one of them?
I wouldn't mind it but...
Sean Lee and Bradie James seem pretty competent as it comes to jacking up RBs.
It’s our coverage units that are getting absolutely shredded back there.
The Ohio State Buckeyes are your Sugar Bowl champions... and for the 7th year in a row Michigan still sucks.
by Blue Eyed Devil on May 13, 2011 1:03 PM CDT reply actions
Good thing we spent our 2nd round pick on a coverage guy! Wait, what? We drafted a nickel ILB instead of a CB or S??? (hand-to-forehead)
by greatwhitenorth on May 13, 2011 1:10 PM CDT reply actions
I'm against signing any "in-the-box" safety
I’m not thrilled w/ Sensi but I’m not pissed either. I’d resign Sensi to a short term deal and hang on to him until we can draft his replacement. If that’s not feasible, I’d look for a more coverage oriented SS in FA.
I Wall of Text like it's the in thing to do
"...and just things really starting to unravel now for Utah..." Herbie, BSU vs. Utah, 22 Dec 2010
and then I read Kegbearer's dissertation on the need for leadership
and Sensi’s inability to provide it. This I can understand since I am one of the guys who doesn’t know how we can get rid of Kosier since he makes the line calls. If we have no QB in the secondary I’m in favor of getting a guy that can provide that, even if it means a slight downgrade in physical ability.
Football smarts and unit cohesion can more than make up for slower 40 times and lesser pure coverage skills.
I Wall of Text like it's the in thing to do
"...and just things really starting to unravel now for Utah..." Herbie, BSU vs. Utah, 22 Dec 2010
I'm interested in the Bob Sturm idea
Get Weedle/Huff and Abraham Elam. 2 free safeties
Abraham Elam was the leader of the secondary in Cleveland last year. Put him at strong-safety since Rob Ryan safeties cover a lot more than they play the run and then stick Weedle/Huff at free safety to roam the field and snatch interceptions.
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by Blue Eyed Devil on May 13, 2011 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Sounds good but what kinda $$$ are we looking at w/ that?
I’m also interested to see how AoA has progressed. I’m willing to bet he’s a year away from contributing at the level of a starter. plus a new defensive scheme to learn in just his 2nd year…but maybe he will surprise me.
He’s definitely got an uphill battle imo…injured for most the OTA’s and Training Camp last year and short circuited by the CBA this year after making the leap from Div II. Yikes, talk about killing your learning curve…I’d be pissed >..<
I Wall of Text like it's the in thing to do
"...and just things really starting to unravel now for Utah..." Herbie, BSU vs. Utah, 22 Dec 2010
I'm not a big fan of the AOA plan
I think we need to sign 2 free agents. AOA is a great bundle of potential, but he’s never had a chance to progress. Putting him out there could be an entire season of “growing pains”.
So if we’re bringing in 2 free agents what do we do?
Well, I think a lot of us say to open up the wallet and pay 4-5 million for a free safety to roam the backfield and finally fix that terrible terrible problem of a position.
So, then, what do we do at strong safety? Well, Sensabaugh is the clear choice. He made $1.7 million last year, so that’s the benchmark number. Abram Elam’s tender was for $1.7 million last year as well. So there probobly won’t be a substantial difference in price between the two players and Elam might even be quite interested in coming to a premiere team like the Cowboys instead of sticking around with the loser Browns.
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by Blue Eyed Devil on May 14, 2011 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Abram lmfao not Abraham Lincoln
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by Archie Barberio on May 14, 2011 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Would love to have a SS
That can cover and lay the wood. We havent had an enforcer in the defensive backfield in a long time. If Landry fits that profie, sign him up. If not we just have to settle for Sensabaugh. As long as we get a ballhawking playmaker FS to pair up with a decent SS, that would be excellent.
is Sensabaugh comes back
Thats fine. I just think he should be the first option thats all.
by dcsince77 on May 14, 2011 7:05 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Akwasi is The Ansah!
Athleticism and Intelligence. Now is he a FS or a SS? Once RR figures that out we can fill the other safety spot. Also lets get Deunta Williams once we can sign UDFAs and have him back up the SS spot.
Enough with the intangibles
People are calling for Abram Elam to return to the Cowboys because “he can make the calls on Rob Ryan’s D.” Kegbearer (who is my brother for full disclosure) made some good points on Sensabaugh’s lack of being able to make any calls and that is his issue with him, but most people are fine with him coming back. WE ARE ALL MISSING THE POINT.
Elam was CUT by Dallas in favor Keith Davis, Pat Watkins, a declining Roy Williams, and a newly signed Ken Hamlin (whom everyone is bashing). Now some people want him back because he can make some calls in the backfield?
Sensabaugh may not have wanted to (or been able to) make the right calls back there, but who gives a $hi*p? He shouldn’t get a whif of our roster. Dude runs a 4.48 40. Anyone on this board think he plays that fast? He is over 200 lbs, and yet all I can remember is him getting a free shot on Brett Favre only to gently hug him, lay him to the ground, and then say he didn’t want to be fined for a hit on a QB. Anyone here think that that is ok for your starting SS if he can make the calls and line everyone up?
Wade Phillips didn’t hold his players accountable or coach them well enough to know their assignments. The players got dumber and so did we, looking at reasons why our secondary was poor when they were always in fronty of us. Namely, our FS had no idea what he was doing and our SS wanted to play like a FS and avoid contact.
Rob Ryan and Jason Garrett should crack the whip and coach the hell out of someone who can run, who has some ball skills, and who wants to make people pay for catching the football on his turf. Intangibles like leadership and “playing QB in the secondary” are a bonus. They are not reasons to sign someone. Abram Elam cannot do it. Sensabaugh cannot do it. Hopefully we will find someone on the roster or off of it who can. But please stop telling me we need someone back there “to make the calls.” You sounds like Wade.
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