Roster Churn: Dallas Cowboys Release G Montrae Holland
by KD Drummond on Sep 4, 2011 12:04 PM CDT
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PrintWe warned that the cut down to 53 players didn't signify the end of roster shuffling for the Dallas Cowboys, and we now have some movement. The comment sections have been abuzz with speculation over the Cowboys keeping 10 offensive lineman on the team. Tackle Sam Young was the target in the crosshairs of most fans, as the line of thinking was that he might be pushed off the roster by a player outside of the organization; someone with more experience to be the primary back up at the tackle position.
According to this tweet from ESPN's Adam Scheffter, Young wasn't the first lineman trimmed from the fluid roster.
Cuts still coming: Cowboys released G Montrae Holland today.less than a minute ago via UberSocial for BlackBerry 
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This leaves rookies David Arkin (4th round) and Kevin Kowalski (UDFA) as the lone backups along the interior of the offensive line. The move saves the Cowboys another $1.5 million off of their 2011 salary cap number. Holland has never seemed to fit into the mold of athletic linemen Jason Garrett is accumulating, and he arrived at camp extremely out of shape. This was surprising due to the fact that most observers saw the opportunity for him to join the starting lineup amidst speculation that Leonard Davis could be released, which he was. In the era of RKG, showing up for a job interview unprepared probably ranks very low on the list of things a person should do.
A training camp back injury followed for Holland, and he was soon replaced in the starting lineup by 7th rounder Bill Nagy from Wisconsin. Holland returned for the fourth and final preseason game and seemed to acquit himself well, but must not have done enough to maintain his place on the roster.
He will now be able to sign with any team that sees a need for his services. Holland's release indicates that the Cowboys have probably placed a waiver claim on a released player, and awarded his services, per ESPN's Bryan Broaddus. Get to guessing BTB!
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I guess they did him a favor somewhat.
Allowing him to sign whereever he wants instead w/ whatever team claims him.
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by MicThaRock on Sep 4, 2011 12:07 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Maybe more respect then what he deserves
Hopefully wherever he ends up he’ll show up ready to work for them.
He would've escaped claims either way
He’s a veteran so he just becomes a free agent
by somebodyquiet on Sep 4, 2011 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Dockery according to some posters?.
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They were talking to him yesterday and Eatman is kind of hinting at it in his tweets
"This is a simple game, you throw the ball, you hit the ball, you catch the the ball, you got it?!"
Jason LaConfora of NFL Network tweeted yesterday:
Former Skins G Derrick Dockery had a workout for Dallas
by One.Cool.Customer on Sep 4, 2011 12:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Any reports on him OCC?,
Is he mobile enough for the way it seems Garrett wants to play?.
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by scotscowboyfan on Sep 4, 2011 12:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Well he is lighter than Holland at 325 and had started 100 straight games before an
injury last season. Already has better credentials than Lumpy.
"This is a simple game, you throw the ball, you hit the ball, you catch the the ball, you got it?!"
had a look ,
he’s 6-6 ,325lbs.
31 yrs old,Dallas born.
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by scotscowboyfan on Sep 4, 2011 12:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Rumblings out of Washington were that he did not fit well in their ZBS plans last year, and was injured anyway.. But he had a pretty solid 2009.
by One.Cool.Customer on Sep 4, 2011 12:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Found this article on Dockery
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/redskinsinsider/derrick-dockery/redskins-cut-derrick-dockery.html
"This is a simple game, you throw the ball, you hit the ball, you catch the the ball, you got it?!"
I wonder what his contract looks like?
If the Boys would be on the hook for more than 1.5 I doubt they would bring him in unless to replace Nagy as a starter.
by FlatulentMaximus on Sep 4, 2011 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions
I believe that he would negotiate a new contract with new team. FA status
"This is a simple game, you throw the ball, you hit the ball, you catch the the ball, you got it?!"
+1
We sign him to a new one, he’s a free agent
by somebodyquiet on Sep 4, 2011 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions
J Thomas was claimed
At least we still got Butler
who claimed Josh?
"Don't fake the funk on a nasty dunk"
by sprewelllatrell on Sep 4, 2011 12:12 PM CDT up reply actions
That really sucks.
I just wish that they wouldn’t bother drafting small school guys like Thomas and AOA if they’re not goig to give them a real chance. The leap from college to the NFL is so great that they need more than 1 TC to be properly evaluated. A wasted draft pick x 2.
Wish you were here
Any news on AOA. Was he picked up?
Wish you were here
Carolina, according to Nick Eatman
“Three released cowboys claimed by other teams: chris gronkowski (ind), sendejo (jets), josh Thomas (car)”
Only one reason the jets signed Sendejo. We face them next Sun.
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Jets
Trying to pick Sandejo’s brain and porn mustache on our team probably
"Don't fake the funk on a nasty dunk"
by sprewelllatrell on Sep 4, 2011 12:16 PM CDT up reply actions
yep
"This is a simple game, you throw the ball, you hit the ball, you catch the the ball, you got it?!"
you guys going to try and get Joselio Hanson?
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by BigBlueIntervention on Sep 4, 2011 12:16 PM CDT reply actions
neither would I, OCC....for a different team, of course :)
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by BigBlueIntervention on Sep 4, 2011 12:19 PM CDT up reply actions
nothing reported on that
I would be a little surprised though because we have a good slot corner and the starters are expected back week one
"Don't fake the funk on a nasty dunk"
by sprewelllatrell on Sep 4, 2011 12:18 PM CDT up reply actions
that's true...just wondering what the status is of some other teams
‘cause I’d really like to pick up Hanson for the Giants haha.
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by BigBlueIntervention on Sep 4, 2011 12:19 PM CDT up reply actions
that would be a nice get- esp after they signed steve smith from you
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by sprewelllatrell on Sep 4, 2011 12:20 PM CDT up reply actions
indeed. payback time. Also would be real funny if philly picked up matt dodge
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by BigBlueIntervention on Sep 4, 2011 12:21 PM CDT up reply actions
I was hoping Dodge stuck around haha
That guy just looked like a head case from afar.
"Don't fake the funk on a nasty dunk"
by sprewelllatrell on Sep 4, 2011 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions
haha he was for much of last season...but there's something to be said
for his resiliency…he didn’t crack even after all the shizz every single fan gave him. When he was cut, he handled it with class. I can’t forgive him for that godforsaken day, but damn, I wish him all the best.
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by BigBlueIntervention on Sep 4, 2011 12:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Thats cool
He was the equvilant to the cowboys fg kicker last year
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by sprewelllatrell on Sep 4, 2011 12:29 PM CDT up reply actions
buehler?
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by BigBlueIntervention on Sep 4, 2011 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah. Right when you thought he had turned a corner
He misses an extra point and looses the game against arizona on christmas day.
That came about 2 weeks after he beat INDY with a fg.
"Don't fake the funk on a nasty dunk"
by sprewelllatrell on Sep 4, 2011 12:34 PM CDT up reply actions
ok... hes learning, he was exhausted along with everyone else last year
Not making excuses but that missed PAT gave us Tyron Smith! #77!
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by thebigham on Sep 4, 2011 12:35 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
haha nice
If we look at it that way, Matt Dodge gave us Prince Amukamara!
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by BigBlueIntervention on Sep 4, 2011 12:36 PM CDT up reply actions
a very good thing.
You may think Dez will light up Prince. I think Tuck will light up Tyron. We’ll see how it goes…:)
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by BigBlueIntervention on Sep 4, 2011 12:37 PM CDT up reply actions
in 2 weeks...
probably won’t see real gametime action till week 6 or so
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by BigBlueIntervention on Sep 4, 2011 12:39 PM CDT up reply actions
bummer
No excuses come december when Cowboys come to town then right?
So if cowboys always collapse in Dec and so do Giants one of us is bound to have a good december this year right?
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yes. We shall see good sir, who prevails this year
I can confidently say its a toss up.
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by BigBlueIntervention on Sep 4, 2011 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions
I bet one of our scouts tore Bruce Carter's ACL so he'd slip into the 2nd round too.
by FlatulentMaximus on Sep 4, 2011 12:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah I cruised your guys blog the other day
I’m surprised all the UDFA’s you guys picked up for your LB corps. Hope they work out for you, in either case I hope Cowboys/Giants make the Eagles look like chumps this year.
by Final Frame on Sep 4, 2011 12:21 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Yeah...we weren't surprised because they all clearly outplayed the incumbent
backups. And Clint Sintim went on IR. Still kinda crazy though.
And absolutely agreed on that last sentence. still need to keep them from joining the ranks of superbowl winners haha
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by BigBlueIntervention on Sep 4, 2011 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah I ask Eagles fans enough
When the Bills went to the superbowl to play the NFC East, where were the Eagles???
hiding
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by BigBlueIntervention on Sep 4, 2011 12:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Yea but with TNew not getting any younger and becoming injury prone a young CB w/
experience may not be a bad pickup
"This is a simple game, you throw the ball, you hit the ball, you catch the the ball, you got it?!"
Well younger
The guy is still 30 but if the coaches think Scandrick can play the #2 then getting another slot DB is not bad.
Is really 30? lol i didnt realize that. lol
"This is a simple game, you throw the ball, you hit the ball, you catch the the ball, you got it?!"
Deffinitely interested,who knows how many games Newman will miss?.
could be time to move on.
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by scotscowboyfan on Sep 4, 2011 12:21 PM CDT up reply actions
I thought they might cut T New and bring in Hanson.
Hanson wouldn’t replace Newman as much as Jenkins would replace Newman. Scandrick would be 2nd and Joselio would play in the slot. Favorable contract.
by FlatulentMaximus on Sep 4, 2011 12:24 PM CDT up reply actions
your screenname is awesome
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by BigBlueIntervention on Sep 4, 2011 12:25 PM CDT up reply actions
I believe he signed with some team already
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by BigBlueIntervention on Sep 4, 2011 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Flat...BigBlue
Hayden signed earlier this week with the Falcons along with the vet safety Sanders from New England.
Still no interest in improving the D?
Wouldn’t mind seeing some db help. Any word on Joselio Hanson?
by HeartBurn on Sep 4, 2011 12:17 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
where did you see that
"Don't fake the funk on a nasty dunk"
by sprewelllatrell on Sep 4, 2011 12:24 PM CDT up reply actions
MacMahon said it http://twitter.com/espn_macmahon/status/110400965886214144
and they also signed Dockery, that means there’s somebody cut we don’t know yet
that would be sweet
there’s a couple of guys I wouldn’t mind trading (Choice)
Fiammete had concussion probs before. hope that is not gonna keep up
"This is a simple game, you throw the ball, you hit the ball, you catch the the ball, you got it?!"
young please
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by SportsDrunk on Sep 4, 2011 12:29 PM CDT via iPhone app up reply actions
we need to claim a T before we release Young
We can’t just plug in a rookie G at T if the unforeseeable happens (knock on wood)
I love Parnell, but he is not ready for fulltime backup status quite yet.
by FlatulentMaximus on Sep 4, 2011 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions
neither is Young
We are extremely thin there, but we’ll be alright.. keep positive
I have a feeling Young is next on the cutting room floor.
And a seasoned swing T is on the horizon.
by FlatulentMaximus on Sep 4, 2011 12:33 PM CDT up reply actions
guy wasnt even ready for miami 3rd string..
Bradstar got destroyed because of his tackles ..
For a back up no way.. ps parnell and young if you can
by lostar2009 on Sep 4, 2011 12:56 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
probably a push
Cause Young is a stiff
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by SportsDrunk on Sep 4, 2011 12:32 PM CDT via iPhone app up reply actions
Gotta think there are more moves to be announced..
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by scotscowboyfan on Sep 4, 2011 12:30 PM CDT up reply actions
of course.. but the suspense is killing me..
Plus I just made brownies so the smell is driving me insane!!
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haha ..enjoy ...
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by scotscowboyfan on Sep 4, 2011 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions
He played for SYRACUSE!
thats my fav college team = hes all Pro
jk. But I do remember reading about him being a somehwta of a surprise cut by Carolina considering he was their full time fb last year
"Don't fake the funk on a nasty dunk"
by sprewelllatrell on Sep 4, 2011 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Archer reporting Dockery is signed
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by sprewelllatrell on Sep 4, 2011 12:25 PM CDT reply actions
Jason Lafcanfora
Veteran guard Derrick Dockery has signed a 1 year deal with the Cowboys. They know him well from his 2 stints with Redskins
That's definitely an improvement over Holland.
Wish you were here
Signed w/ Bungles
"This is a simple game, you throw the ball, you hit the ball, you catch the the ball, you got it?!"
Wish we gave him a look, Oh well!
Wish you were here
well if ya wanna nitpick about things...lol
"This is a simple game, you throw the ball, you hit the ball, you catch the the ball, you got it?!"
bears will be horrible this year..
Its the packers and lions division
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I read some posters on NFL.com,
Bears fans saying Roy was crap etc…
hell we could have told em that !! .
lol
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by scotscowboyfan on Sep 4, 2011 12:34 PM CDT up reply actions
At least they didn't give up their entire draft for him.
by FlatulentMaximus on Sep 4, 2011 12:34 PM CDT up reply actions
: ( wipes smirk from face...
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by scotscowboyfan on Sep 4, 2011 12:35 PM CDT up reply actions
nope!!!!!
Remember what they said? He was on Dallas no wonder he didn’t work out!!!!!
Lol!!!!!
by lostar2009 on Sep 4, 2011 12:59 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I agree as long as Stafford stays healthy
That’s the case w/ any team but has to be mentioned considering the time he missed last season.
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by MicThaRock on Sep 4, 2011 12:35 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
How long will that take? I thought they could start signing today.
Wish you were here
Thanks, I'll have to wait until 3PM PST, UGH!
Wish you were here
Or PDT since its summer, lol.
Wish you were here
I think they'd rather have Big Leonard.
by FlatulentMaximus on Sep 4, 2011 12:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Their o-line doesn't look patched
It almost resembles a freaking quilt at this point. They might be at the bottom of their division this year.
Not sure how much of an upgrade is Dockery
considering he couldnt make it in Buffalo, but its worth a shot.
Frome what I've read
They are just looking for BIG guys. Our cuts would fit in their ideal, not the smaller guys.
Im still surprised they cut Holland
considering he played well the other night. knows the team/system and they had paid him that roster bonus.
I hope Dockery has something left
"Don't fake the funk on a nasty dunk"
by sprewelllatrell on Sep 4, 2011 12:37 PM CDT reply actions
I hope he rides pine. Would mean Nagy is working out and Kosier stayed healthy!
by FlatulentMaximus on Sep 4, 2011 12:39 PM CDT up reply actions
+1
"Don't fake the funk on a nasty dunk"
by sprewelllatrell on Sep 4, 2011 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions
You think he starts in front of Arkin?
by Musiccitynorm on Sep 4, 2011 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Imo a vet backup
"This is a simple game, you throw the ball, you hit the ball, you catch the the ball, you got it?!"
yes, but does that mean he starts in front of Arkin?
I think that means Kolowski could be in trouble,,,
by Musiccitynorm on Sep 4, 2011 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Maybe but we are carrying 4 TEs and 4RBs
"This is a simple game, you throw the ball, you hit the ball, you catch the the ball, you got it?!"
Exactly. We have postions we can make cuts at to take on new addtions
"This is a simple game, you throw the ball, you hit the ball, you catch the the ball, you got it?!"
To make room For the Fb spot
I would think Rucker might be shown the door
"Don't fake the funk on a nasty dunk"
by sprewelllatrell on Sep 4, 2011 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Same here but who knows what JG is gonna do
"This is a simple game, you throw the ball, you hit the ball, you catch the the ball, you got it?!"
Yeah, Dez better have his bags packed
J.K
"Don't fake the funk on a nasty dunk"
by sprewelllatrell on Sep 4, 2011 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Thats not even funny man
"This is a simple game, you throw the ball, you hit the ball, you catch the the ball, you got it?!"
I'm not.
Show up fat, lazy, and out of shape and that’s what happens. I like the move.
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As long as there are donuts on the other side.
Wish you were here
reminds me of water boy, I dont know why
by Musiccitynorm on Sep 4, 2011 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions
The Garage door?
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 Sep 4, 2011 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions
No the freight elevator door
"This is a simple game, you throw the ball, you hit the ball, you catch the the ball, you got it?!"
Anyone read the caption under the pic at top of page?
Montrae Holland could keep players away from his Lumpy mashed potatoes, but wasn’t able to hold onto his roster spot with the Cowboys.
by Final Frame on Sep 4, 2011 12:41 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
shhhh! My digs are supposed to be undetected in 'news' posts :)
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I cant wait to see the TONY and TONY show
Romo to Fiammetta
"Don't fake the funk on a nasty dunk"
by sprewelllatrell on Sep 4, 2011 12:48 PM CDT reply actions
and the Tony award goes to....
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by sprewelllatrell on Sep 4, 2011 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Dockery seems like he should be a better veteran backup than Holland. More experience to share and didn’t eat himself out of a job.
As far as trading anyone (Choice) at this point, it’s not easy. Teams don’t give up picks easily unless they have a big need.
The free agent moves so far address many of my concerns with the final cuts/roster. Still hoping for another CB, but we’ll see.
Gronk going to Indy
That will make Peyton feel better coming of neck surgery……
"Don't fake the funk on a nasty dunk"
by sprewelllatrell on Sep 4, 2011 12:55 PM CDT reply actions
peyton will destroy gronk if he would make a major mental error like he did here in dallas..
by lostar2009 on Sep 4, 2011 1:02 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
hahaha
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 Sep 4, 2011 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Not if Peyton is laying on the turf after Michael Boley just planted him into the ground.
If I had a nickel for every Super Bowl the Eagles have won, I would have zero nickels.
Later fat boy.
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