Month: August 2018

Every offseason in some shape or form we anticipate what kind of season America’s team is going to have.  They haven’t seemed to be making any splashes in free agency and they draft just enough to say their good but not enough to be precise. Every offseason as of lately they’ve been signing a lot of subpar players. They’ve drafted pretty well and could make the case that it is about time that their prospects will emerge.

This offseason former Seattle Seahawks defensive backs coach Kris Richard was signed to the team. Knowing although Dallas has potential talent in that area there are still some uncertainties in the secondary. In this year’s draft they didn’t draft any positions in the secondary knowing their are some vacant spots that need to be filled. In the past two offseasons they’ve let go 5 defensive backs in total three cornerbacks and two safeties all starters fro the team.

In the 2017 Draft they picked up Chidobe Awuizie, Jourdan Lewis, Xavier Woods, Kavon Frazier, and Marquez White. Last season Lewis showed he capable of being starter, Woods showed his versatility, Awuizie only played 5 full games but showed that he has potential, Frazier showed flashes, and White didn’t make the team. On that note it’s hard to believe that with this young secondary they can to where they want for sure.  Xavier Woods tore his hamstring, Kavon Frazier has been having blood clots as well as other minor injuries, and starter Jeff Heath has been banged up the bit he even missed two games last year with a concussion.

Bringing in all the young talent that they have as well as coach Richard you would think the Dallas Cowboys are close to completing for a title. However, it would just take that one move to excel. They had a chance to acquire Earl Thomas through the NFL Draft fro a second rounder and they passed still to this day considering the circumstances and the setbacks they have they still haven’t to look at any big name safeties on the market like George Iloka and Eric Reid who is still available but it is very unlikely they even look his way. Neither are they showing any interest in trading for Earl Thomas.

For insurance they signed safety Jeron Johnson who played under coach Kris Richard during his time in Seattle. Johnson is a Boise State alum as well which figures why Dallas is somehow sold on him. He’s only started three games in his 7 year career which doesn’t seem to be the kind of guy that help the team better. For whatever reasons the Cowboys are no longer taking chances with players they haven’t drafted which can be a problem at times when you need veteran players for depth.

 

Its been a solid four months since the Dallas Cowboys have parted ways with their former star receiver Dez Bryant. He turned down a deal with the Baltimore Ravens that was worth $21 million for 3 years. Since turning down that offer he’s been very picky where he plays neither has any team really been dying to reach out and sign him like he would think.

Two weeks ago during a press conference Cleveland Browns general manager John Dorsey expressed interest in Dez Bryant. The absence of wide receiver Josh Gordon and the uncertainty of his return has brought the idea of bringing Bryant in for a shot. Problem is when the Browns were originally reaching out to Bryant and his club they weren’t returning calls. Many things haven’t went right for Bryant lately from his decline in production since 2014, injuries, being released poorly 2 weeks prior to the NFL draft, and many misconception of what kind of player and teammate Dez Bryant is today. Is it some of Dez’s fault things are going left, maybe. Does Dez need put his pride to the side and understand that he is starting a new chapter of his NFL career, which means possibly taking lesser role, yes. However the way things are looking for Cleveland they could use Dez Bryant and should land a deal.

They traded Corey Coleman to the Buffalo Bills, Josh Gordon is dealing with issues off the field related, and Jarvis Landry is highly productive but not very gifted physically. With new additions and talent already in Cleveland, adding Dez Bryant to the mix can be a plus.

 

 

During his time in Dallas he was always known to have nasty attitude with teammates, coaches, and with the media it has now cost him his job in Washington.  After Washington traded Kendall Fuller to Carolina and signed Scandrick, it was pretty clear that Orlando Scandrick’s role with the team was going to be major. Playing on the opposite side of Josh Norman could’ve been good for both sides a chance of redemption twice a year against his former team and for the Skins to have another veteran presence in the locker room.

Orlando Scandrick has never really been a great vocal leader during his time in Dallas. Neither was he ever the number one corner at any point consistently. He has eight interceptions in nine seasons and has dwelt injuries. Never has Scandrick been to Pro Bowl or been a real playmaker. Players who have high production with high personality are tolerated.  Those with high personality who give you limited production not so much.

After being cut from the team Scandrick is set to visit the Kansas City Chiefs.