THE BOYS ARE BACK: Seattle Seahawks vs.SPOTLIGHT: Jerry Tubbs – Dallas Cowboys FIRST linebacker, assistant coach.SPOTLIGHT: Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones.In the preseason games with the Cowboys, Lawrence finished second on the team with 16 tackles with one quarterback pressure and one pass deflection. In college, Lawrence contributed on defense for four years at Mississippi State, where he was a two-time All-SEC standout. But he also said he expects to be a full participant on special teams. With Justin Durant (groin) questionable for Sunday’s game, adding Lawrence is a natural fit. “Automatically my eyes lit up,” Lawrence said. And last week the Cowboys nearly signed defensive end Jason Vega from the squad.īut Lawrence said hearing of that possibility got his attention. Early speculation centered on Jakar Hamilton, a safety would seemingly would take Allen’s spot. “I was glad to be on practice squad but this is just a whole another level.”Īfter the Cowboys waived veteran safety Will Allen, Lawrence said the practice squad players were told one of them would likely be added to the roster this week. “Hard work has paid off,” a smiling Lawrence said today, just minutes after he called his agent to inform him the news. But Lawrence has remained on the practice squad and will likely play Sunday in his NFL debut. The Cowboys decided to sign veterans Edgar Jones and Kyle Bosworth for special teams purposes. Lawrence, an undrafted rookie from Mississippi State, nearly made the active roster coming out of training camp and the preseason. Nor will a jaunt up to Lambeau Field to play the Green Bay Packers.IRVING, Texas – The Dallas Cowboys have filled the empty roster spot with rookie linebacker Cameron Lawrence, who was signed off the practice squad today (Friday). Going into Heinz Field against the Pittsburgh Steelers won’t be a cake walk. There’s a trip north to face the defending NFC North champion Minnesota Vikings and a visit from the Cincinnati Bengals in October. And the 3-13 Cleveland Browns look even worse this year than last.ĭespite a low-rated 2016 schedule, the Cowboys do play some playoff teams outside their division. The 6-10 Miami Dolphins lost key players to free agency. The 5-11 San Francisco 49ers inexplicably hired coach Chip Kelly and are, generously speaking, in a rebuilding phase. Several of the remaining opponents are doormats. The Eagles are rebuilding and the Redskins don’t appear stout against the run, and area the Cowboys will no doubt exploit. That season seems reflective of 2015 in which a few key players appeared to disrupt the team’s cohesion. The organization seems to have addressed that issue by selecting the dynamic Ohio State running back in the first round, which may resurrect their 2014 edge.Īs far as their 2016 foes, consider this. Inside the NFC East, the 6-10 Giants added some key free agents but will need time to gel. However, losing three offensive linemen, including starting tackle Flozell Adams, appeared to derail their established however frail offensive continuity. During the 2010 season the teamed fell to 6-10, despite an excellent draft that included wide receiver Dez Bryant and inside linebacker Sean Lee. In 2009, Dallas had a good shot at a ring, but ran smack into a Brett Favre-led Vikings team in the playoffs. Much of this is reminiscent of 2009 and ’10. “That which does not kill us, makes the ‘Boys draft Ezekiel Elliott?” Or something like that. What was that my old friend Frederick Nietzsche said. However, the loss of Murray in free agency, the Greg Hardy distraction (s) and Romo going down twice during the season turned championship dreams into a weekly Greek tragedy.īut getting punched in the gut last season may lead to long-term success. Related Story: Dallas Cowboys: Can Ezekiel Elliott Take Team From Worst To First?
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