Dallas Cowboys 2018 offseason thread

[DougO 5264]

Via Rotoworld:

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports OL Marcus Martin is expected to sign with the Cowboys.

Martin also drew interest from the Lions, who he met with last week. A third-round pick of the Niners in 2014, Martin didn't see the field last season. He offers experience at both guard and center.

[DougO 5264]

I don't know if you can post tweets here or not. Here's a test.

 

 

[futureman 22696]

is he the guy from mesquite about a decade ago who committed to the horns but left and got popped for rape?

[DougO 5264]

Former USC player from Crenshaw.

Edited March 25, 2018 by DougO

[DougO 5264]

I was googling for some past reviews on his stuff in Cleveland and San Francisco. He didn't seem very well regarded. Posted a really poor rating at PFF when he was with SF. Looks like a replacement for Looney, but they could still re-sign Looney. Both have experience at Guard and Center.

Mike Mayock had him rated his top center in the 2014 draft as a potential 2-3 round pick.  Maybe still has some upside or could be in a better scheme fit...hopefully.

[Vic Mackey 47952]

How about Fleming?

[EvilCaseMcCoy 692]

Does that mean collins back to G?

[Post Oak 20560]

1 hour ago, EvilCaseMcCoy said:

Does that mean collins back to G?

No. At least i hope not. LC is a better T.

 

Broaddus said these would probably be announced tomorrow

[EvilCaseMcCoy 692]

Gotcha 

[DougO 5264]

2 hours ago, Vic Mackey said:

How about Fleming?

 

Reportedly signed, no contract details yet released.

Edited March 25, 2018 by DougO

[Drew 2922]

Nice signings. They still need to add a guard. No reason to love LC back to guard and leave yourself in trouble if Tyron gets hurt again. Fleming will be the Swing Tackle and Martin will be a younger Looney who maybe can start so they don’t have to feel like they need to take a Guard at 19 maybe?

[DougO 5264]

I expect the Cowboys to draft a guard in the middle rounds that they think can win the starting spot at some point in the season. They could probably also sign Looney again pretty cheap for further insurance at G/C.

Fleming is capable of starting, but it's not ideal. He should be the swing tackle they lacked last season, which cost them dearly.  If they moved Collins to guard they still don't have a decent backup at tackle. I don't know how much cap room they have to work with right now. Could be their last signing before the draft.

[youdunnf'dup 2147]

For as bad as free agency started, you have to like the moves they’ve made. And please god, just leave Collins alone. The guy looks good as a RT.

[DougO 5264]

 

[Vic Mackey 47952]

10 hours ago, DougO said:

I don't know if you can post tweets here or not. Here's a test.

 

What did you do to embed this tweet? Tried the code from the old board and it didn't work.

 

[Machinator 32103]

5 minutes ago, Vic Mackey said:

 

Just paste the twitter (non-mobile) URL into the editor, wait a few seconds, and the tweet will automatically embed. No additional code needed.

[DougO 5264]

It seems like just about any kind of media embeds itself here by just pasting the link, which is cool.

[Vic Mackey 47952]

 

[Vic Mackey 47952]

Well damn! We have finally moved up in the world.

[Horny Bull 2766]

 

[Assman 1830]

28 minutes ago, Horny Bull said:

 

2 years, $12 mil.  Not sure how much is guaranteed but not a bad signing.  He's definitely not a Dez replacement but how can they afford him now?

[Vic Mackey 47952]

This is another good signing.

 

 

[Vic Mackey 47952]

Giants are open to trading Odell for the right price...

[Patrick Bateman 3966]

Martin expected to sign today as well.....

 

Hmmm.....

[DougO 5264]

If the Cowboys don't get a guard they like in the draft, or a signing some time after the draft, then moving Collins to guard becomes a greater possibility to get the best five on the line. They may give Chaz another shot at guard, because it's pretty clear he's a lost cause at tackle. But hopefully, he won't be a factor.

[Patrick Bateman 3966]

 

[Vic Mackey 47952]

1 hour ago, DougO said:

If the Cowboys don't get a guard they like in the draft, or a signing some time after the draft, then moving Collins to guard becomes a greater possibility to get the best five on the line. They may give Chaz another shot at guard, because it's pretty clear he's a lost cause at tackle. But hopefully, he won't be a factor.

I don't ever want to see Chaz on the field again as a Cowboy. 

[BigDHornfan 6630]

evidently Terrance broke his foot.  dumb ass.

[taybo20 3032]

1 hour ago, Vic Mackey said:

I don't ever want to see Chaz on the field again as a Cowboy. 

Exactly

[DougO 5264]

Nobody does, except Cowboys coaches, apparently. It's a mystery why he's still on the team.

[DougO 5264]

2 hours ago, BigDHornfan said:

evidently Terrance broke his foot.  dumb ass.

Could explain why they actually were force to make a decent WR signing.

[Vic Mackey 47952]

1 hour ago, DougO said:

Nobody does, except Cowboys coaches, apparently. It's a mystery why he's still on the team.

Maybe Drew8117 is a consultant. 

[Viper 12219]

Jason Garrett going to Alabama's pro day. Last two pro days he's gone to were tOSU in 2016 when the selected Ezekiel Elliott and USC's in 2011 when they selected Tyron Smith.

https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/2018/3/27/17167912/2018-nfl-draft-cowboys-jason-garrett-is-headed-to-alabamas-pro-day-and-thats-a-big-deal

here's the top Alabama names they could draft:

• LB Rashaan Evans
• CB Minkah Fitzpatrick
• S Ronnie Harrison
• DT Da’Ron Payne
• WR Calvin Ridley

 

[DougO 5264]

Ridley seems to be a very popular pick in mock drafts, NFL Network has been pumping it daily. I kinda doubt he'll be there, but I wouldn't be against it.

 

Edited March 27, 2018 by DougO

[Viper 12219]

They always handle free agency with a eye on filling holes so that there's no position they are forced to target in the draft. So the question I have is whether they will target a player or two they like, or stand pat and see what falls to them.

[Pig Bellmont 8885]

I dare say I’ve liked the Cowboys recent drafts. Hope we can get more talent on D, Marinelli has been making chicken salad out of chicken shit for too long

[youdunnf'dup 2147]

10 minutes ago, DougO said:

Ridley seems to be a very popular pick in mock drafts, NFL Network has been pumping it daily. I kinda doubt he'll be there, but I wouldn't be against it.

 

If Baltimore doesn't take him, he could easily be there. I wouldn't be against the pick at all. We just need play makers. I don't think we're locked into any one position at 19 like we have been for the past few years. 

[Patrick Bateman 3966]

7 minutes ago, youdunnf'dup said:

If Baltimore doesn't take him, he could easily be there. I wouldn't be against the pick at all. We just need play makers. I don't think we're locked into any one position at 19 like we have been for the past few years. 

The majority of mock drafts I've seen have Ridley going to Baltimore, who sorely need him and as you stated.  Lately, I've seen a number have us draft Rashaan Evans, which is obviously a need.  Our LB corp sucks and is thin.  It's amazing to think about but Sean Lee will be 32 this season.

[youdunnf'dup 2147]

6 hours ago, Patrick Bateman said:

The majority of mock drafts I've seen have Ridley going to Baltimore, who sorely need him and as you stated.  Lately, I've seen a number have us draft Rashaan Evans, which is obviously a need.  Our LB corp sucks and is thin.  It's amazing to think about but Sean Lee will be 32 this season.

I'm seeing a lot of him and this Clayton Vander Esch LB from Bosie State (queue the Bobby Carpenter comparisons because they're both white). There are LBs i'd prefer to draft on the 2nd day, but maybe we should just double up like we did with CB last year.

Edited March 27, 2018 by youdunnf'dup

[Patrick Bateman 3966]

8 minutes ago, youdunnf'dup said:

I'm seeing a lot of him and this Clayton Vander Esch LB from Bosie State (queue the Bobby Carpenter comparisons because they're both white). There are LBs i'd prefer to draft on the 2nd day, but maybe we should just double up like we did with CB last year.

We need minimum 2 LBs, and most likely 3.  2 probably need to be ready to contribute on opening week, snaps and special teams.....

We don't necessarily have to draft them, but we need em'.....

 

[DougO 5264]

18 minutes ago, youdunnf'dup said:

I'm seeing a lot of him and this Clayton Vander Esch LB from Bosie State (queue the Bobby Carpenter comparisons because they're both white). There are LBs i'd prefer to draft on the 2nd day, but maybe we should just double up like we did with CB last year.

They do love their Boise State connnection.

 

I don't think we'll see LB until the mid rounds, unless somebody really high on the board falls. I think first three rounds will among S, WR, DT or G/T in no particular order.

[Patrick Bateman 3966]

 

[Viper 12219]

Who is Jordan Schultz?

[Post Oak 20560]

I just dont see how that makes sense

[SW Horn 7]

Doubt it. Unless we get Ridley in the draft, then maybe. Still doesn’t make sense and I’ve been a huge proponent of moving on - just with the right guy. 

[Radical Larry 28820]

1 hour ago, Viper said:

Who is Jordan Schultz?

Someone throwing shit against the wall to see if it will stick. 

[Schulz2.0 29280]

1 hour ago, Viper said:

Who is Jordan Schultz?

Not me

[Patrick Bateman 3966]

2 hours ago, Viper said:

Who is Jordan Schultz?

Yahoo football analyst.  Used to work for Bleacher Report

31 minutes ago, Schulz2.0 said:

Not me

Jordan Schultz, Radical Larry and Schulz 2.0 are 3 people who have never been in my kitchen.

 

[Schulz2.0 29280]

7 minutes ago, Patrick Bateman said:

Jordan Schultz, Radical Larry and Schulz 2.0 are 3 people who have never been in my kitchen.

 

[youdunnf'dup 2147]

 

2 hours ago, Post Oak said:

I just dont see how that makes sense

 

1 hour ago, SW Horn said:

Doubt it. Unless we get Ridley in the draft, then maybe. Still doesn’t make sense and I’ve been a huge proponent of moving on - just with the right guy. 

It makes sense if you're in the camp that believes Dez's skills have diminished to the point that he's no better than a healthy Allen Hurns. I'm certainly not in that camp, but there are plenty of people out there that believe this to be true.