Cowboys Pregame thread

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by KI Skins Fan

I'd fire him because his win/loss record over three years demands that he be fired.

Pricks who are losers get fired right away because nobody likes them or supports them but likable losers tend to stay around way too long because they have supporters and their bosses are sympathetic to their plight. RR is one of those deadly likable losers.

There is absolutely nothing about RR that makes me believe that he can turn things around and lead us to a championship. Therefore, I hope ownership doesn't make the mistake of keeping him around for two more miserable years.

Ron is not going anywhere, because I don't think Snyder cares about firing him.

My only interest in seeing Ron's lame duck season next year is to see how he does without any influence by Snyder.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

Ron is not going anywhere, because I don't think Snyder cares about firing him.

My only interest in seeing Ron's lame duck season next year is to see how he does without any influence by Snyder.

This has been Ron's show since he got here.

[That Guy]

I like TH and Ron, but I never want to see TH play more than 2 games a year, and I think Ron's record as a GM and HC here would lead most people to think he's got to go.

He's done good in keeping the players out of the drama, but his handling of the o-line (and the LB position) is fireable. QB hasn't been answered either, but they have tried and the options haven't been great (well, I guess they could have hindsight drafted someone).

Hopefully howell ends up being a guy (I think it's more likely he's not by odds, but until he has a chance to show something, you never know).

[sdskinsfan2001]

Howell being set-up for failure.

[Chief X_Phackter]

OL - Leno/Paul/Schweitzer/Turner/Cosmi

RB - Williams/Patterson

He's gonna get pummeled.

[sdskinsfan2001]

Originally Posted by Chief X_Phackter

OL - Leno/Paul/Schweitzer/Turner/Cosmi

RB - Williams/Patterson

He's gonna get pummeled.

It's the last game of the year, so guys on non-playoff teams probably sit out the time, but Howell is in a situation where looking great is gonna be damn near impossible.

[SFREDSKIN]

Originally Posted by sdskinsfan2001

It's the last game of the year, so guys on non-playoff teams probably sit out the time, but Howell is in a situation where looking great is gonna be damn near impossible.

He's going to show his toughness and Moxie.

[sdskinsfan2001]

Originally Posted by SFREDSKIN

He's going to show his toughness and Moxie.

I just hope all Commanders fans take the circumstances of the game into account.

The Cowboys have everything to play for (not even including that they're also way better than us), and our veterans have nothing to play for.

And our offensive line sucks under the best of circumstances.

Howell has to be graded on a curve this week.

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by Chief X_Phackter

OL - Leno/Paul/Schweitzer/Turner/Cosmi

RB - Williams/Patterson

He's gonna get pummeled.

I’m excited Paul is gonna get some action. Need to see what he has and I’ve heard they are high on him

[SFREDSKIN]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

I’m excited Paul is gonna get some action. Need to see what he has and I’ve heard they are high on him

He’s supposed to be a mauler with a nasty attitude, I hope he proves it and kicks some cowboy ass.

https://www.turfshowtimes.com/2022/4...ay-3-prospects

[Chief X_Phackter]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

I’m excited Paul is gonna get some action. Need to see what he has and I’ve heard they are high on him

I have heard that too...begs the question why he has received zero reps to this point though, especially with how our two guards have played this year.

[Meks]

Originally Posted by Chief X_Phackter

I have heard that too...begs the question why he has received zero reps to this point though, especially with how our two guards have played this year.

consider the coaches lol

[SFREDSKIN]

Originally Posted by Chief X_Phackter

I have heard that too...begs the question why he has received zero reps to this point though, especially with how our two guards have played this year.

https://www.turfshowtimes.com/2022/4...ay-3-prospects

Weaknesses

Not a Saffold. Not a people mover who will road grade. Does not generate movement on combo blocks. Not a drive blocker.

Average lateral range. Below average ability in confined spaces to turns his body and redirect. Average speed getting out on a screen pass. Average flexibility and overall agility. Not a great 2nd level blocker, but hard to tell because from the T spot he didn't do much of that.

Below average lateral recovery. If he gets in trouble, he typically is beaten, he's not going to save it. Won't have many clean sheet seasons, he'll likely give up some sacks in the NFL.

Repeatedly smoked by inside moves, both in pass protection and on run blocks. Once he sets his post foot, he struggles to move that foot laterally to react and recover against a quick inside move.

Relies on grabbing the jersey of defender to maintain control, which could become source of holding penalties if more skilled or athletic NFL defenders can pull away from him.

Can get knocked off balance by superior power.

Doesn't handle twists well, struggles to react and recover in time to pick up the 2nd defender. Made a mental mistake on a run play and allowed free penetration.

Can't handle edge speed and doesn't have enough lateral quickness to stay outside at OT in the NFL as a starter. Projects as a G who will only play OT in a backup role. Paul said he sees himself as a LG/RT and since he's been playing RT, if a team moved him back to LG, there would likely be a period of adjustment as he goes back to being on the left side of the line compared to the right and playing on the interior and not on the edge.

I have concerns about whether he's addicted to football. He loves music. In an interview, he said that he's motivated by "creativity". He has an artistic, intellectual and mild mannered personality that some coaches might consider to be "too soft" for an NFL lineman. Not a glass eater. Not one of those players who eats, drinks and sleeps football. Does he love the game or is it more of a hobby for him?

Not a prototypical zone blocking scheme OL, because he doesn't have great quickness and range, but despite his size he's not a power scheme guard either, because he lacks aggression and play strength.

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by Chief X_Phackter

I have heard that too...begs the question why he has received zero reps to this point though, especially with how our two guards have played this year.

Because Ron is more loyal to ex Panthers who perform like shit at both guard spots

[SunnySide]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

Because Ron is more loyal to ex Panthers who perform like shit at both guard spots

... or the actual reason. Hes a 7th round rookie G and injuries didnt hit hard enough to Norwell/Turner/Schweitzer/Cosmi to require activating him.

Coaches like him but lets not let our Ron hatred color every opinion we have now.

Blaming Ron for not starting a 7th round rookie in a playoff chase?

The Ron hate is irrational on here