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Josh Ellis
DallasCowboys.com Staff Writer
(Editor's Note: With NFL free agency still to come, the Cowboys' roster remains very much unfinished. In this summer series, DallasCowboys.com takes a look at a number of the veterans who could wind up in Dallas before the season begins. Today's featured player is Browns defensive end Kenyon Coleman.)
Name: Kenyon Coleman
Position: Defensive End
College: UCLA
Height/Weight: 6-5/295
Age: 32
NFL Experience: 8 seasons
Availability: With a new regime taking over in Cleveland, not only was Cowboys defensive coordinator Rob Ryan allowed to leave, but so too will be a number of the guys needed to run his system. New Browns coordinator Dick Jauron has been a 4-3 guy throughout his career, so it's unlikely a 32-year-old 3-4 end will be in the plans. Coleman is an unrestricted free agent who has played for four teams in his career, meaning he's well known by 3-4 coaches across the league. With four straight seasons as a starter in the NFL under his belt, he could receive a good bit of interest.
What He Brings: In an offseason that could involve no Organized Team Activities and minicamps, and may necessitate an abbreviated training camp, it's imperative to have players who know the system. While Ryan did have a brief period of time to explain his schemes to Cowboys defenders, it's fair to say no one on the D-line will know what's expected of him as well as Coleman, who in addition to his familiarity with Ryan's 3-4, offers a good bit of veteran savvy after a lengthy career. He is a traditional 3-4 gap-plugger, and shouldn't be counted on as a pass-rush threat.
Connections: When Coleman joined Ryan and the Browns in 2009, he likely came highly recommended. Coleman had spent the previous season under Rex Ryan, brother of the Cowboys coach, with the New York Jets. Both Rob Ryan and linebackers coach Matt Eberflus should have a comfort factor with Coleman - while Eberflus won't instruct him, he can tell his linebackers what to expect from Coleman, who would be asked to hold up blockers, allowing them to flow to the ball.
Where Would He Fit: With 56 starts in the last four seasons, Coleman is a trustworthy player who can get the job done as a starter. If the Cowboys are unable to re-sign Marcus Spears, he could be a good replacement, and would allow more athletic players like Stephen Bowen and Jason Hatcher to stay fresh for passing downs, if both return. Coleman won't be a hugely disruptive force up front, but he can play his role in a rotation, and will flash occasionally.
DallasCowboys.com Staff Writer
(Editor's Note: With NFL free agency still to come, the Cowboys' roster remains very much unfinished. In this summer series, DallasCowboys.com takes a look at a number of the veterans who could wind up in Dallas before the season begins. Today's featured player is Browns defensive end Kenyon Coleman.)
Name: Kenyon Coleman
Position: Defensive End
College: UCLA
Height/Weight: 6-5/295
Age: 32
NFL Experience: 8 seasons
Availability: With a new regime taking over in Cleveland, not only was Cowboys defensive coordinator Rob Ryan allowed to leave, but so too will be a number of the guys needed to run his system. New Browns coordinator Dick Jauron has been a 4-3 guy throughout his career, so it's unlikely a 32-year-old 3-4 end will be in the plans. Coleman is an unrestricted free agent who has played for four teams in his career, meaning he's well known by 3-4 coaches across the league. With four straight seasons as a starter in the NFL under his belt, he could receive a good bit of interest.
What He Brings: In an offseason that could involve no Organized Team Activities and minicamps, and may necessitate an abbreviated training camp, it's imperative to have players who know the system. While Ryan did have a brief period of time to explain his schemes to Cowboys defenders, it's fair to say no one on the D-line will know what's expected of him as well as Coleman, who in addition to his familiarity with Ryan's 3-4, offers a good bit of veteran savvy after a lengthy career. He is a traditional 3-4 gap-plugger, and shouldn't be counted on as a pass-rush threat.
Connections: When Coleman joined Ryan and the Browns in 2009, he likely came highly recommended. Coleman had spent the previous season under Rex Ryan, brother of the Cowboys coach, with the New York Jets. Both Rob Ryan and linebackers coach Matt Eberflus should have a comfort factor with Coleman - while Eberflus won't instruct him, he can tell his linebackers what to expect from Coleman, who would be asked to hold up blockers, allowing them to flow to the ball.
Where Would He Fit: With 56 starts in the last four seasons, Coleman is a trustworthy player who can get the job done as a starter. If the Cowboys are unable to re-sign Marcus Spears, he could be a good replacement, and would allow more athletic players like Stephen Bowen and Jason Hatcher to stay fresh for passing downs, if both return. Coleman won't be a hugely disruptive force up front, but he can play his role in a rotation, and will flash occasionally.
