Final preseason game. Definitely more good than bad and our primary backups do look really good. While I would not go where Stevie Boy did with the "best depth in our history" comment, it's pretty clear that other than the 92-93 Cowboys this team does have a bunch of quality talent behind the starters. Some tough cuts/decisions are definitely going to be made.
1) Will Grier took advantage of his golden opportunity and likely sewed up a job somewhere as a teams 3rd QB. Played well and had a great night (would have been even better too if he hadn't missed the gimmee 50 yd TD early in game) but he did a nice job. Only other bad play he really had was missing a shotgun snap for a big loss. But kudos to him for excellent game.
2) Hunter Luepke coming out party last night. Did it all, running hard, showing great hands on receiving and throwing a couple bigtime blocks on blitz pickups. I would think he made the team and if we try to stash him on PS, he either won't make it through waivers or someone will sign him off PS at some point in coming weeks.
3) Thought Mazi had a solid game. Blew up two guys on one play I saw and also had a couple of decent QB pressures. When he was in the game the Raiders had almost no success running. After he came out the Raiders had a few creases.
4) Asim Richards and TJ Bass definitely have some upside as backup OL. Josh Ball actually started at RT but got hurt on the first series and never returned. Waletzko came in and played a lot of the game at RT and seemed to fare pretty well too.
5) I think the rookie kicker made the team last night. Made one from 59 and just missed another from 59. Boomed every kickoff out of endzone and drilled all his PAT's. He might have a short leash if he misses any easy kicks early in season, but he looks pretty solid right now and potentially could be our PK solutions for several years.
6) Sam Williams. Just hope this guy doesn't knucklehead himself out of football, because he looks like he might be a dominant player if he stays on the field. He didnt play much last night but had several good pressures, he also shows up v the run. We'll have to see what the league does to him over this THC/gun thing although Jerruh has said from what he is being told that Williams won't be suspended. If he wasnt in the league's drug program already then he might skate by this time, but he obviously can't keep putting himself in these positions.
7) Hats off to Prescott, who called all the offensive plays last night and really called a nice game. They scored 31 pts (and barely missed having 41) Balanced playcalling, 35 rushes, 35 passes and had a nice game plan for Grier. Also made sure Grier got the game ball afterward.
8) This Tyron Billy Johnson kid at WR is interesting. Won't make the team but could be nice PS candidate, he ran several excellent routes and had a big night receiving. Had his guy beaten badly for gimmee long TD that Grier overthrew but still ended with 5 catches for 90 yds.
9) Dont think, Bohanna or Jabril Cox is making the team. Also don't think either Fehoko makes it (and we used a 4th rounder on the DL Fehoko, decision for him might come down to him and Golston) and seems unlikely Gallimore will make the cut. Gehlken also thinks Kelvin Joseph is gone and said the Cowboys may try to trade both Cox and Joseph. Gallimore might be another that could fetch a late pick.
10) Still think we make maybe one or two roster moves after cutdowns, whether its claiming someone or trading for something.
