2011 dallas cowboys roster windows#

LINEBACKERS (7) - Average age: 27.6 (starters: 30.3) Hatcher had a good camp and could see an increased role with Stephen Bowen gone. Spears will help solidify the run defense that was poor late in the preseason and after he was injured in 2010, but someone needs to create pressure, and the unit can't afford to allow teams to run right up the gut. Brent figures to get real minutes behind him, but he didn't blow anyone away in camp. There are questions all around for this group, starting with whether Ratliff can bounce back from his sub par 2010 and fit in Rob Ryan's scheme that tends to favor the bulky nose tackle. The Cowboys went long despite releasing Igor Olshansky because they like Lissemore and Geathers. Murray figures to offer an interesting element to the passing game, reducing some pressure on Ogletree to perform as the third receiver.ĭEFENSIVE LINE (7) - Average age: 26.9 (starters: 30) The Cowboys are trying to develop young depth in the line and at receiver, but that project's success is to be determined. The question will be whether Costa and Nagy can hold the fort, particularly against powerful interior linemen. The questions will be: a) can Romo, Jones, Austin and Bryant stay health, and b) will there be enough blocking? Smith looked pretty solid in camp, suggesting that the Cowboys should do fine on the perimeter, particularly with solid blockers in Phillips and Bennett. Offensive Unit: Romo, Jones, Austin, Bryant and Witten form one of the strongest sets of offensive talent in Cowboys history - and that's saying something.

Nagy will probably have to fight off Dockery and Arkin all season, but he did have a nice camp after barely playing at Wisconsin. The new era will be market by more athleticism and Garrett hopes fewer missed assignments. The line is the one questioned unit on the offense, after veteran starters from last season Marc Colombo, Leonard Davis, Andre Gurode and Montre Holland were all wiped out, one year after Flozell Adams was dumped. OFFENSIVE LINE (9) - Average age: 25.0 (starters: 25.2) If he sticks, he could be used in the passing game when active. Rucker makes the team - at least for now. Phillips is back, but he's still not at the level he'd reached a year ago before his knee injury. Bennett is still recovering from his high ankle sprain and may miss the opener.

Witten had another great season in 2010, though primarily during Kitna's games. TIGHT ENDS (4) - Average age: 25.8 (starter: 29) Holley contributed offensively in camp, but he's still around because of his special teams ability. Harris might have benefited from Radway's unfortunate last second injury, but he did show well at times in games and in returns. Ogletree won the third receiver job but has much to prove. Austin will be happy to see Romo back on the field, opening up his route tree. WIDE RECEIVER (5) - Average age: 24.6 (starters: 24.5)Īustin and Bryant are not finished products, but they offer threats unrivaled on most rosters. One of those options - 2010 goat Chris Gronkowski - was claimed by the Colts. Fiammetta was added Sunday and gives Garrett the pure lead blocker he lacked in his camp options. The club decided to keep Choice and Tanner, opting for running talent over special teams contributions. Murray looked fast, fairly strong and not elusive - pretty much just as advertised - in his appearances. Jones looks great again this summer, increasing hope that the run game will be much more productive. RUNNING BACK (5) - Average age: 24.2 (starters: 24.5) Kitna is hanging on for another year, while McGee continues to try to prove to coaches that he can succeed him. His set of skill position guys rivals 2007, with an explosive back, two dangerous receivers and Witten. He's still athletic, and if his line holds up he looks primed for one of his best years.

2011 dallas cowboys roster windows#

Romo is now on the backside of his prime, and talk about competitive windows will only increase from here. QUARTERBACK (3) - Average age: 31.3 (starter: 31) Let's take a look at the personnel by position and then by phase. More moves are always possible, but we now have a good feel for the roster that Jason Garrett will take into the season. The Cowboys made their cuts to reduce their roster to 53 men Saturday, and they've fine tuned a little more Sunday.