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Cowboys weren't honest to themselves coming out of training camp, regarding Jason Williams, Robert Brewster
Todd Archer / Reporter
Earlier today the Cowboys decided to cut Jason Williams. On Oct. 15 they cut Robert Brewster. They were their top two picks of the 2009 draft, Nos. 69 and 75 overall
Williams played in 10 games in his year-plus, mostly on special teams. Brewster missed his rookie season with a torn pectoral muscle and was active for only the season opener at Washington.
If the Cowboys were being honest with themselves coming out of training camp, then neither would have made the 53-man roster this year.
But third-round draft picks get the benefit of the doubt. Williams was a Wade Phillips' pick. The coach loved his athleticism. Brewster was a favorite of offensive line coach Hudson Houck.
Neither guy could play.
It was evident in training camp when Williams would get beat on the same corner route every day by a tight end. It was evident when he would over pursue on a running play. Brewster's case is a little different because of the injury last year, but he could not compete athletically often enough to handle the tackle spot. He would get beat by a speed rush or a power rush.
By keeping Williams and Brewster, the Cowboys let other players that could have helped leave for little or nothing in return. Maybe a Pat McQuistan, who is starting at right guard in Miami, would have been nice to have as a backup. Maybe safety Pat Watkins would have been better to keep as a help to the special teams units. Maybe cornerback Cletis Gordon would have provided some insurance in case of injuries like the one Terence Newman suffered.
Todd Archer / Reporter
Earlier today the Cowboys decided to cut Jason Williams. On Oct. 15 they cut Robert Brewster. They were their top two picks of the 2009 draft, Nos. 69 and 75 overall
Williams played in 10 games in his year-plus, mostly on special teams. Brewster missed his rookie season with a torn pectoral muscle and was active for only the season opener at Washington.
If the Cowboys were being honest with themselves coming out of training camp, then neither would have made the 53-man roster this year.
But third-round draft picks get the benefit of the doubt. Williams was a Wade Phillips' pick. The coach loved his athleticism. Brewster was a favorite of offensive line coach Hudson Houck.
Neither guy could play.
It was evident in training camp when Williams would get beat on the same corner route every day by a tight end. It was evident when he would over pursue on a running play. Brewster's case is a little different because of the injury last year, but he could not compete athletically often enough to handle the tackle spot. He would get beat by a speed rush or a power rush.
By keeping Williams and Brewster, the Cowboys let other players that could have helped leave for little or nothing in return. Maybe a Pat McQuistan, who is starting at right guard in Miami, would have been nice to have as a backup. Maybe safety Pat Watkins would have been better to keep as a help to the special teams units. Maybe cornerback Cletis Gordon would have provided some insurance in case of injuries like the one Terence Newman suffered.
